Pam McFarland

Environment

States Sue EPA Over Chesapeake Cleanup Plan Enforcement

Pam McFarland

September 11, 2020

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Md., Del., Va., D.C. contend EPA hasn't been tough enough on Pa., N.Y. pollution reduction efforts.

NuScale Is First U.S. Modular Nuclear Reactor to Gain NRC Design Approval

Pam McFarland

August 30, 2020

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Federal agency signoff will advance construction of novel technology that some see as boost to revive U.S. nuclear power

Water Groups Call for More Funding As Way to Pull US out of COVID Recession

Pam McFarland

August 26, 2020

One Comment

In 2019 total capital spending on water infrastructure projects at local, state and federal levels was approximately $48 billion, compared to investment needs of $129 billion—an $81 billion difference. That gap is only expected to widen, the report’s authors say.

Environment

House, Senate DOD Bills Have Only Modest Impact on PFAS Chemicals

Pam McFarland

July 27, 2020

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Differing DOD bills have cleared each chamber, neither measure classifies PFAS as hazardous materials.

Environment

Trump Revised Rules Are Set to Cut Project NEPA Review Time

Pam McFarland

July 16, 2020

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Industry says sweeping final changes will expedite projects, but environmental groups will challenge the revised regulations in courts.

New WIFIA Round to Support $12 Billion in Water Projects

Pam McFarland

July 14, 2020

No Comments

For the first time, financing will be made available for states.

EPA Proposes Retaining Ozone Standards at Existing Levels

Pam McFarland

July 14, 2020

No Comments

Areas that are out of attainment of ozone standards can have federal highway dollars withheld.

Pennsylvania Evaluates Carbon Capture Options With National Implications

Pam McFarland

June 5, 2020

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As states grapple with reducing carbon emissions, adding carbon capture storage technology to industrial and power faciiities is an elusive goal and growing challenge.

Government

EPA's Rollback of Rules Faces Senate Committee Scrutiny

Pam McFarland

May 21, 2020

No Comments

Agency chief Andrew Wheeler was asked about the relaxation of reporting requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Air Pollution

EPA Rejects Calls to Tighten Air Pollution Standards for Particulate Matter

Pam McFarland

April 15, 2020

No Comments

The decision comes on the heels of a preliminary findings from a Harvard study that long-term exposure to air pollution is connected to more illness and death in COVID-19 infections.

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