Legislation & Regulation

The bill requires ship recyclers to maintain adequate measures for emergency preparedness and response, safety, health, training and welfare of workers.

Residents are now asked to bundle thin plastic materials at home and take them to drop-off sites at retail stores for proper disposal.

The agency also approved the second state coal ash permit program for Georgia.

Oregon became the fourth state to pass a ban on plastic bags in 2019. The ban took effect on January 1.

The final bill does, however, prohibit the use of firefighting foam containing PFAS after October 2024 and immediately prohibits usage in training exercises.

In her speech for the State Opening of Parliament, the queen said environmental measures were to be “enshrined into law” as part of the proposed environment bill.

The EPA said it is committed to ensuring a net of 15 billion gallons of conventional biofuel is blended in 2020.

A look at the key points from Stifel’s “CNG Tax Credit Renewed Retroactively—What is the Impact and When” report.

For 2020, I see continuing market challenges and political opportunities.

The interim recommendations will provide clear and consistent guidance for federal cleanup programs and will help protect drinking water resources.