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Environmental Edge: Insights on Environmental, Energy, and Climate Change Law and Policy

Welcome to the Environmental Edge, an Arnold & Porter blog where we provide you with insights related to environmental, energy, and climate change policy and law.  Environmental and energy law are rapidly changing at the federal, state, and local levels. With experienced environmental attorneys—many of whom previously served in high-level government positions at the federal and state executive level and on Capitol Hill—our team will keep you up-to-date on the quickly changing landscape, keeping you apprised on how these developments may affect your business going forward.

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A Chilling Effect on Business in New York?
The state of New York recently finalized revisions to its existing Hydrofluorocarbon Standards and Reporting regulations found at 6 NYCRR Part 494.
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Superfund Liability for PFAS: EPA Designates Two PFAS Chemicals as Hazardous Substances
Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officially designated two PFAS chemicals as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA or Superfund).
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EPA Proposes Two New Rules To Expand Its Authority To Regulate Hazardous Waste Containing PFAS
On January 31, the Environmental Protection Agency announced two proposed rules to amend EPA’s Resource Conservation and Recovery Act regulations in ways that would expand the EPA’s authority to address PFAS contamination.
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Latest Developments on PFAS, TSCA, and More Are Captured in the Summer Edition of the Chemical Compound
The latest edition of our Chemical Compound newsletter has just been published. It covers regulatory, legislative, litigation, and other notable developments at the federal and state levels regarding chemicals of concern to business.
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The Update to the Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products: Adopting and Adapting From the COVID 19 Experience
On February 21, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule to update the Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products (the Amendments).
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Five Key Features of the EU’s Proposed PFAS Restrictions
On February 7, the European Chemicals Agency released a 211-page proposal regarding PFAS restrictions.
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Maine Issues Proposed Rule Concerning PFAS-Containing Products
On February 14, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection initiated the long-awaited rulemaking process to implement notification requirements and sales prohibitions for products and product components containing intentionally added PFAS.
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PFAS a Significant Focus in EPA’s Newly Released Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 15 (Plan 15)
On January 31, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced in the Federal Register the availability of Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 15 (Plan 15).
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EPA Proposes Changes to TRI Reporting of PFAS: Reporting More About Less
On December 5, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published in the Federal Register its long-anticipated proposal to eliminate the de minimis exemption for reporting small quantities released of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances subject to Toxics Release Inventory reporting.
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Interview With Dr. Michal Freedhoff
Judah Prero, Counsel at Arnold & Porter in the firm’s environmental practice group, recently had an in depth conversation with Dr. Michal Freedhoff, the current assistant administrator of the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention at the Environmental Protection Agency.
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