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US EPA Proposes Lowering Dust-Hazard Standards and Leaves Definition of Lead-Based Paint Untouched
Published Date: October 24, 2018
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently celebrated National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, during which the agency attempted to raise awareness of efforts and collaborations to reduce childhood exposure to lead. This is a good time to look back at recent developments pertaining to contractors and the requirements placed on them as part of EPA's lead-reduction program. One of those primary [...] Read More
EPA’s Electronic Reporting Rules May Increase Enforcement Against Contractors
Published Date: October 8, 2018
Two rules from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) governing stormwater permits and the Audit Policy will increase the public’s access to data showing whether contractors are complying with environmental regulations. I. Stormwater Permits EPA’s final National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (“NPDES”) Electronic Reporting Rule requires construction site operators to submit certain NPDES stormwater permit documentation to their permitting authorities [...] Read More
Welcome to Peckar & Abramson’s Inaugural Issue of EnviroConLaw – our Environmental Blog for Contractors
Published Date: September 10, 2018
P&A is committed to delivering timely, relevant content that is both substantive and practical in order to help readers become better informed about environmental issues affecting contractors. That’s why we’re pleased to introduce this new blog. Our goal is to provide clear and practical legal insights on existing environmental laws and regulations, and changes to those laws and regulations so [...] Read More
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