Regulations & Legislation


Inspection Finds SPCC Violations at Robinowitz Oil

The Tulsa oil company is ordered to pay $3,300 for failing to inspect tanks and other equipment as required by the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure regulations.

New Colo. Law Offers Landowners Tax Credit for Water

Farmers and ranchers who donate their water to protect rivers and streams receve an income tax credit.

SWANA: Monthly Reporting, Phase-in Needed for Proposed GHG Rule

The Solid Waste Association of North America submitted comments to EPA on mandatory reporting of greenhouse gases.

EPA Cites Facilities in Southeast for Stormwater

Five states will pay a combined total of $92,249.

Wisconsin Will Modernize Shoreland Protection Rules

The changes should improve lake and stream protection and give property owners more flexibility.

Sept. 4 New Deadline for Proposed Cement Rule Comments

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency extended the deadline to comment on a proposal to slash mercury emissions from Portland cement kilns.

EU Agency Reports GHG Emissions Down 9.3% in 2007

The European Environment Agency compiled the data.

Calif. Rule May Spur Changes in Canada's Trucks

The state rule on reducing greenhouse gases could move Canada on fuel efficiency initiatives.



Bill Gives NOAA Bigger Role in Chesapeake Cleanup

The Chesapeake Bay Science, Education and Ecosystem Enhancement Act would use NOAA's science, research, and resource management capabilities.

Farmers' Group Outlines Cap and Trade Bill Priorities

American Farmland Trust spells out its priorities with lawmakers.

Regulations.gov Puts Government Rulemaking to Work

Through July 21, there is one place on the Internet to go to find and comment on pending regulations.

Senators Seek Funds for Chinese Drywall Study

Amendment requests $2 million for the Consumer Product Safety Commission to expedite the investigation.

Feds to Coordinate to Train, Employ Workforce

The departments of Labor and Housing and Urban Development are encouraging boards and agencies to strengthen pathways to training and employment.

Washington Governor Orders Climate Change Action

State agencies must develop emission reduction strategies and benchmarks to ensure 2020 targets are met.

Infrastructure Bank Bill May Hold Promise for Future

The National Infrastructure Development Bank Act would help finance projects in transportation, environment, energy, and telecommunications.

MAPLight Tracks Positions on Key Bills

The group's Congress API sheds light on special interest groups' influence on national lawmakers.

DEP, PennFuture Halt Strip Mining Permit

PDG Land Development had proposed to dump rocks removed in the mining of Hays Woods, one of Pittsburgh's largest intact green spaces, into the valleys.

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