President Trump’s efforts at regulatory reform continued with the announcement on January 15, 2018 that the U.S. EPA would withdraw its “once in, always in” policy for classification of Major Sources of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) under section 112 of the Clean Air Act. Newly sworn in Assistant Administrator of EPA’s Office of Air and
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Ohio Senators Oppose Closing Midwest Regional Office of U.S. EPA
In the past several months, the Trump Administration has targeted U.S. EPA for major regulatory reform, massive budget cuts and a roll-back of Obama era regulations. No Administration since the enactment of the landmark environmental statutes has gone as as far as the Trump Administration in attempting to change the landscape of environmental regulation.
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Federal Court Overturns EPA’s Interpretation of a “Single Source” for Title V Air Permitting
When the Title V permitting program was created it was sold as a way to simplify complex air permitting. U.S. EPA said that it would allow large facilities to aggregate all their air pollution sources under one permit. EPA indicated this would make it easier for businesses to track their requirements.
What emerged from this "simplified"…
Key Lessons for Businesses from a Rare State Court Air Regulatory Decision
You don’t often get State court decisions on environmental law, especially on air permitting issues. Recently, the 10th Appellate Court in Columbus issued a decision that has at least a few major implications for businesses in Ohio. State of Ohio ex rel Ohio Atty. Gen. v. The Shelly Holding Co, et. al.,
There is a good summary of…
EPA Announces Risky Regulatory Approach on Climate Change
On September 30th, U.S. EPA announced the release of its proposed rule regulating emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) from large industrial sources. The proposal represents a risky move by U.S. EPA in the event climate change legislative efforts fail and U.S. EPA is forced to move forward with the rules. The risk is two fold: 1)…