Amandine Fromont, Andrew Silton and Erika Spanton | Beveridge & Diamond Key Takeaways 2026 MSGP EPA released its proposed 2026 MSGP, which authorizes stormwater discharges associated with industrial activities in jurisdictions where EPA is the NPDES permitting authority, including Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Mexico, and the District of Columbia. This newest version of EPA’s MSGP would take effect… Continue reading EPA Proposes Updated General Clean Water Act Industrial and Construction Permits
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Decoding Clean Construction: The EPA’s Labeling System for Low-Carbon Building Materials
Michael L. Meyer, Alexander Gorelik and Joseph P. Guenther | Taft Stettinius & Hollister In an era where sustainability is no longer just a buzzword, the construction industry is at the crossroads of innovation and environmental responsibility. Construction materials face heightened scrutiny as climate-conscious building projects become standard in the public and private sectors. The… Continue reading Decoding Clean Construction: The EPA’s Labeling System for Low-Carbon Building Materials
Proposed Changes to EPA’s Stormwater Permit for Construction Sites
Robinson & Cole | January 2, 2019 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced its intention to modify the 2017 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Construction Stormwater Discharges (2017 CGP). EPA implements the 2017 CGP in states and territories that have not yet received authorization to implement the NPDES Stormwater program.… Continue reading Proposed Changes to EPA’s Stormwater Permit for Construction Sites
EPA Issues Final Rule on Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products
Jacob s. Wharton | Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice LLP | August 4, 2016 On Wednesday, July 27, 2016, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) released a prepublication version of its final rule on Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products. The authority for the rule comes from the Toxic Substance Control Act (“TSCA”). The EPA’s… Continue reading EPA Issues Final Rule on Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products