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SPAN Launches Refrigerant Working Group To Advance Science-Based PFAS Policies
The Sustainable PFAS Action Network has launched a new Refrigerant Working Group to navigate the complex intersection of PFAS policy and climate commitments. As state and federal regulators grapple with broad PFAS classifications, this initiative aims to establish science-based approaches that recognize refrigerants as essential for meeting global climate goals while addressing environmental concerns.
United States Environment
BC
Bergeson & Campbell
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The Surprising Science Shift That Changed His Career — A Conversation With Richard J. Fehir, Ph.D. (Podcast)
Join us for an insightful conversation with Richard J. Fehir, Ph.D., Senior Chemist/Regulatory Scientist at B&C and The Acta Group, as he shares his unique career journey through both the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) and Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Discover how his dual expertise in chemical regulation and pesticide programs positions him to provide exceptional scientific guidance to clients navigating complex environmental compliance c
United States Environment
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Bergeson & Campbell
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California Environmental Law & Policy Update
The EPA has released new guidance allowing developers more flexibility in securing emissions offsets for major facilities in areas with persistent air quality problems. Meanwhile, California's Air Resources Board delays mandatory emissions disclosure deadlines, and federal agencies propose new rules addressing PFAS contamination in biosolids and unregulated chemicals in drinking water systems.
United States Environment
AM
Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis
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Climate Change

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SPAN Launches Refrigerant Working Group To Advance Science-Based PFAS Policies
The Sustainable PFAS Action Network has launched a new Refrigerant Working Group to navigate the complex intersection of PFAS policy and climate commitments. As state and federal regulators grapple with broad PFAS classifications, this initiative aims to establish science-based approaches that recognize refrigerants as essential for meeting global climate goals while addressing environmental concerns.
United States Environment
BC
Bergeson & Campbell
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Fanning The Flames: Second Circuit Splits With Ninth Circuit On Federal Preemption Of Natural Gas Restrictions
A circuit split has emerged over whether federal law preempts state and local natural gas bans, with the Second Circuit breaking from Ninth Circuit precedent to uphold New York's fossil-fuel appliance restrictions while the Ninth Circuit simultaneously narrowed its own approach. The conflicting interpretations of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act's scope create a fractured regulatory landscape that varies by jurisdiction and rule design. This divergence among federal appellate courts sets the stage for
United States Environment
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K&L Gates LLP
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Update: Final Guidance Issued For AB 130 Statewide VMT Mitigation Program
California's new statewide VMT mitigation program offers lead agencies an alternative approach to addressing significant transportation impacts under CEQA through monetary contributions supporting affordable housing development. The final guidance establishes a contribution-based framework while initially limiting program access to publicly funded projects, leaving private developers to monitor early implementation and continue evaluating traditional mitigation strategies.
United States Environment
AM
Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis
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Environmental Law

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Gillespie And Littlejohn Discuss Florida's State Budget And Vetoes On Florida Specifier Podcast
Adams & Reese government relations advisors Patrick Gillespie and Jeff Littlejohn join the Florida Specifier Podcast to analyze Governor Ron DeSantis's approximately $1.7 billion in line-item vetoes from Florida's newly finalized state budget. The discussion examines the implications for land conservation, water quality funding, and municipal projects, while also exploring a pending ballot initiative on homestead exemptions that could impact local environmental funding.
United States Government
Aa
Adams and Reese
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SPAN Launches Refrigerant Working Group To Advance Science-Based PFAS Policies
The Sustainable PFAS Action Network has launched a new Refrigerant Working Group to navigate the complex intersection of PFAS policy and climate commitments. As state and federal regulators grapple with broad PFAS classifications, this initiative aims to establish science-based approaches that recognize refrigerants as essential for meeting global climate goals while addressing environmental concerns.
United States Environment
BC
Bergeson & Campbell
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Waste Management

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EPA Seeks Comment On Draft Guidance For Reducing Risk From PFOA And PFOS In Biosolids
The EPA has released draft guidance addressing potential risks from PFOA and PFOS in biosolids, marking a significant shift from its previous risk assessment approach. This guidance aims to clarify common exposure risks and provide practical risk reduction strategies for wastewater treatment operators, farmers, and state agencies. The move comes after stakeholders raised concerns about confusion stemming from the Biden administration's earlier draft risk assessment.
United States Environment
BC
Bergeson & Campbell
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NAW v. Feldon: Bench Trial Day Two Summary (July 14, 2026)
The second day of the NAW v. Feldon bench trial examined how Oregon's Extended Producer Responsibility program affects interstate supply chains, with testimony focusing on producer identification challenges, packaging design requirements, fee calculation complexities, and regional distribution networks. Witnesses from wholesale distributors and industry representatives detailed the practical burdens of compliance, while Oregon argued many challenges stem from business decisions rather than statutory deficie
United States Environment
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Bergeson & Campbell
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