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EPA and THD At-Home Services reach $37,065 settlement agreement
DENVER (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reached a $37,065 settlement deal with THD At-Home Services, resolving alleged violations of the lead-based paint Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule. -
Arkansas AG releases comments about EPA's Mercury and Air Toxics Standards
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge presented comments to the Environmental Protection Agency about its Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) supplemental findings on cost. -
AGs want U.S. SC to stay EPA’s Clean Power Plan
A group of state attorneys general also take issue with the federal agency’s implementation plan, which would force cap-and-trade upon states that do not comply with the new rule. -
Ohio attorney general and Ohio EPA put restraining order on Warren Steel
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced that his office and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency have requested and received a temporary restraining order against Warren Steel, which recently shut down while allegedly leaving hazardous chemicals and wastewater onsite. -
D.C. Circuit denies states’ request for stay of EPA’s Clean Power Plan, but puts case on fast track
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, who is leading a coalition of states against the federal agency’s new rule, says he is considering an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court. -
PLF pursuing case on behalf of landowners against EPA
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a lawsuit that is being pursued by the Pacific Legal Foundation and will affect citizens whose property is designated as wetland. -
EPA reaches deal with Puna Geothermal Venture over allegations it violated the Clean Air Act
HONOLULU (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that Puna Geothermal Venture (PGV) has agreed to pay $76,500 and upgrade its facilities to comply with rules over allegations it was violating the Clean Air Act. -
Beekeepers, farmers, agriculture groups claim EPA’s ‘inadequate’ regulation of insecticide seed coatings is costing them
The plaintiffs filed their lawsuit against the federal agency in a California federal court last week. They argue the agency should require the coatings to be registered, properly labeled and assessed for potential harm. -
U.S. House passes resolution nullifying EPA ‘Waters of the U.S.’ rule
House Speaker Paul Ryan contends the new rule -- which extends the agency’s authority to all bodies of water, no matter the size -- hurts farmers and could result in higher fees for small businesses. The White House has said it will veto the resolution, which already has passed the Senate. -
EPA announces insecticide assessment results
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an assessment in collaboration with California’s Department of Pesticide Regulation that indicates a potential threat of insecticides to pollinators. -
EPA and Department of Justice announces $22 million final settlement with Cooper Drum group
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Justice announced a final $22 million settlement with a group of 40 parties to help clean up the Cooper Drum site. -
Department of Justice seeks injunctive relief from Volkswagen over alleged faulty emission systems
DETROIT (Legal Newsline) – On behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Justice filed a civil complaint against Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche over alleged faulty emission control systems in their vehicles. -
Montana Attorney General Tim Fox asks the EPA to reconsider its carbon emission ruling
HELENA, Mont. (Legal Newsline) – Montana Attorney General Tim Fox has asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reconsider a ruling on carbon emission adopted back in August. -
Texas AG alleges that the EPA's new ozone standards rule is flawed
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) – Ken Paxton, attorney general for the state of Texas, announced a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over the new ozone standards rule. -
MDL established for class actions filed over Volkswagen emissions scandal
The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, in an order this week, selected the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to handle the litigation. -
Legality of CFPB’s plan for proposed ban on arbitration clauses in question
Arbitration experts and law professors weigh in on the bureau’s move to possibly ban the agreements. They argue case law -- in particular, two U.S. Supreme Court decisions -- could stand in its way. -
Man alleges Lowe's terminated contract after he raised regulations concerns
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – A man is suing a home improvement retailer after it allegedly terminated its contract with him when he raised concerns about the company's failure to comply with federal and regulatory requirements. -
Maine alleges EPA is setting double standard for water quality in state
Maine will amend a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to challenge alleged unlawful actions creating a double standard regarding water quality protections in the state. -
EPA threatens $20 million fine on Wyoming man who built a pond on his farm
The Environmental Protection Agency has levied $20 million dollars in fines against a Wyoming man who built a stock pond in his front yard. -
Missouri to join lawsuit challenging EPA’s Clean Power Plan
Attorney General Chris Koster argues that the federal agency has exceeded its authority in setting new carbon emissions standards and that the cost of compliance puts Missouri’s economy at risk.