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Clean Water Act Primer
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PFAS-cination Continues: Exploring Latest Developments and Preparing for Future PFAS Challenges in 2024
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Erika Powers Named Fellow of the American College of Environmental Lawyers
CHICAGO – The American College of Environmental Lawyers (ACOEL) has selected Erika Powers to join the Class of 2023 Active Fellows. Powers is among a group of environmental attorneys selected for their professional accomplishments, high standards of practice and significant contributions to the field of environmental law.
Erika K. Powers Barnes Thornburg law firm Chicago Environmental and Litigation Lawyer
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The Rise of the 'S' in ESG: Social Practices Companies Can Implement To Improve ESG Performance
Highlights • The importance of the “S” in ESG has increased in recent years for a number of reasons, including: changing consumer attitudes, greater attention to social issues, regulatory pressure, investor demand, and financial performance •Companies can implement social practices to improve ESG performance, such as promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion; combatting forced labor and human trafficking; and applying responsible and ethical supply chain practices •Implementation of...
White House Issues Executive Order Revitalizing Commitment to Environmental Justice
On April 21, the eve of Earth Day, President Biden signed a new Executive Order on Revitalizing Our Nation’s Commitment to Environmental Justice for All. This comes nearly three decades after the issuance of Executive Order 12898 by President Bill Clinton, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations, on Feb.
EPA Announces $177 Million for 17 New Technical Assistance Centers to Help Communities Access Grant Funding to Advance Environmental Justice
On April 13, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the selection of 17 Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers (EJ TCTACs) that will receive $177 million to help underserved and overburdened communities across the country access funds from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, including historic investments to advance environmental justice. The EJ TCTAC program is part of the Federal Interagency Thriving Communities Network.
EPA Announces Availability of Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grants
Highlights The EPA is soliciting applications for the design and management of its new Environmental Justice competitive pass-through program Pursuant to the Inflation Reduction Act, the EPA is making $550 million available to up to 11 pass-through grantmakers for projects addressing local environmental and public health issues in underserved communities The deadline for submittal of applications is May 31, 2023 On Feb.
EPA Proposes to Add Climate Change, PFAS as New Compliance Initiatives to Advance Environmental Justice
Highlights The EPA is proposing to add mitigating climate change and addressing PFAS contamination as National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives These efforts would replace reducing toxic air emissions from hazardous waste facilities and stopping aftermarket defeat devices for vehicles and engines The EPA is accepting comments on its NECI proposals and accepting proposals for other NECIs through March 13, 2023 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) focuses enforcement and compliance...
SEC To Clarify Evaluations of ESG Disclosures for Companies
Tuesday, August 3, 2021 Remarks by U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler indicate that the SEC may soon respond to increasing demand from investors for information on how to better evaluate a firm’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks. The SEC is considering a number of changes in how such risks are measured, as a first step toward driving progress.
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