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Biden Cabinet Picks Emphasize Job Creation

Tom Ichniowski

Debra K. Rubin

Corinne Grinapol

February 10, 2021

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Transportation, DOE, EPA, Labor choices uphold Biden strategy, stressing climate initiatives to create opportunities and growth

EPA Nominee Regan Outlines Climate Jobs Vision at Confirmation Hearing

Corinne Grinapol

February 3, 2021

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Biden's choice to lead US Environmental Protection Agency stressed state and local input and science-based decision making.

Environmental Protection

Trump Administration Reduces Cleanup Mandates for Three Major Industries

Mary B. Powers

December 2, 2020

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Last-ditch EPA and Justice directives ease liability for coal-fired power plants, oil and coal producers and chemical manufacturers, but opponents will seek reversal next year

Tetra Tech Sues EPA, Navy in New S.F. Base Toxic Cleanup Skirmish

Mary B. Powers

November 22, 2020

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Firm claims agencies lack evidence to make it liable for estimated $100M cost to re-analyze risks in residential rebuild of controversial Superfund site; developer Lennar also sues to recoup costs

EPA Eases More Environmental Rules As Nov. 3 Closes In

Mary B. Powers

October 23, 2020

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Agency finalizes streamlined New Source Review process for project adds to air emissions and coal ash storage mandates for power plants in site specific cases, despite environmental group concerns.

WRDA 2020 May Have to Wait Until Lame Duck

Tom Ichniowski

August 19, 2020

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A new Water Resources Development Act, or WRDA, has made headway in Congress, most recently with House passage of a bill authorizing about $9 billion for Army Corps of Engineers flood and storm protection, environmental restoration and other projects.

Environmental Cleanup