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Vol. 40, Nos. 1-44, pp. 1-2592 Jan. 2 - Nov. 6, 2009 A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
ABANDONED MINES
– Acid mine drainage
– – Control plans, state must explain (N.D. W.Va.), 258
– – Discharge permits ordered (S.D. W.Va.), 2081 – Hardrock mining, reform – Public lands, Feinstein (D-Cal) urges Salazar to develop priority list, 1317
– Energy company files suit to block cleanup order at Los Angeles tank farm (Cal. Super. Ct.), 251
– Jet fuel tank farm owners settle CWA violations with $1M in containment measures to protect San Francisco Bay, 2470 – Refineries, final rule sets MACT requirements, 157; Obama orders hold on pending regulations, 180
– FOIA requests
– Ambient concentration regularly exceeds EPA health thresholds, study finds, 1046
– Ambient concentration regularly exceeds EPA health thresholds, study finds, 1046
– Water quality criteria
– – Aquatic life protection, EPA releases draft, 26; EPA publishes updated criteria, 2202
– – Human health protection, EPA updates criteria, 1447
– Children's Health Protection Advisory Comm., Jackson says vulnerable communities top priority, 574
– Clean Air Act Advisory Comm. endorses panel recommendation to issue emission rules for ships without exemption, 2392 – Clean Air Sci. Advisory Comm.
– – Nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide NAAQS, advisers question timetable for review of standards, 2045
– – Ozone nonattainment areas may be forced to fine contributing sources that have already taken steps to control precursors, 53 – – Particulate matter
– – – Fine particle NAAQS, EPA sets accelerated review schedule, 2325
– – – Health and welfare impacts assessment should include impact on climate change, 1102 – Economic and Allocation Advisory Comm., Cal. sets up team to evaluate cap-and-trade strategies, 1265 – Great Lakes Wind Council, wind farm site study, In Brief, 356 – Middle Class Task Force, green economy must create permanent jobs with living wages, panel told, 484 – National Drinking Water Advisory Council recommends continuing small system variance policy only as last resort, 1376 – National Environmental Justice Advisory Council
– – EPA efforts to focus on poor, underserved communities, Jackson says at public meeting, 1785
– – Rulemaking, EPA to incorporate earlier in process, officials say, 1785 – – Solid waste definition revision, EPA to assess effect, Stanislaus says, 1770 – President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology
– – Co-chairs, Obama names, 27; Obama announces members, 1012
– – Renewable energy research quality improving, Chu says, 1946 – Science Advisory Board
– – Ecological Processes and Effects Comm. opens review of draft nutrient criteria guidance to states, 2129; SAB to complete review by Dec., 2198
– – Environment Comm., EPA report should provide clear link between state of environment and agency actions, panel says, 2139 – – Environmental Eng'g Comm. praises EPA water infrastructure research, 2131 – – Nitrogen dioxide NAAQS, committee endorses range under consideration for hourly standard, 1935 – – Non-monetary benefits, EPA should upgrade policy, draft report says, 297 – – Science policy, EPA making progress integrating decisionmaking, members urge attention to social sciences, anticipatory research, 1011 – Scientific Counselors Bd., subcommittee recommends EPA should consider setting multipollutant NAAQS standards for various sources, 1813; board approves subcommittee report, 2175; EPA official outlines plans to pursue multipollutant regulations, 2389 – Wildlife protection from wind turbines, panel issues recommendations, 448
– Northrup Grumman, other parties agree to pay $21M on groundwater cleanup at superfund site, 2123
– Sacramento County files suit against 2 companies over groundwater contamination (E.D. Cal.), 1651
– Waste burning improper, veterans claim contractors' actions harmed soldiers (N.D. Okla.), 1839
– Animal waste management
– Carbon offset provisions in climate change bill – Cotton grower awarded $8.5M in trespass claim involving groundwater contamination (Cal. Super. Ct.), 1524 – Dust, EPA decisions on San Joaquin Valley particulate matter control rule upheld (9th Cir.), 534 – Emissions trading – Grazing impacts on sage grouse
See ENDANGERED SPECIES, subheading: Sage grouse
– Pesticides
See PESTICIDES
– Toxic substances migrated from chemical plant, question remains when farmer knew of contamination (8th Cir.), 1567 – Water contamination by nutrients
See generally NUTRIENTS
– – Excavation, court upholds civil penalty, cites confusion over Rapanos decision (6th Cir.), 337
– – Horse farm settles violations, In Brief, 779 – – Voluntary withdrawal, Vilsack cites benefits of program, 1845
– Appropriations, FY2010
– Economic stimulus, Secretary defends spending before House panel, 1855 – Farm conservation programs working to eliminate duplicate payments, ineligible applicants, officials say at hearing, 781 – Forest Service, Vilsack names Tidwell as chief, 1457 – Natural resources and environment
– – Deputy undersecretary, Vilsack appoints Mills, 1727
– – Undersecretary
– – – Nominee Sherman to avoid participation in Colo. roadless areas plan decision, 2367; Senate confirms nominee, 2416
– – – Wilkes intended nominee, In Brief, 1085
– Cal. approves program to curb tetrafluoroethane emissions from motor vehicles, 250
– Carbon dioxide refrigerant as substitute for ozone-depleting substances, EPA considers short-term exposure limit, total ceiling limit, 2235 – Hydrofluoroolefin acceptable substitute for ozone-depleting substances under EPA proposal, 2455 – Minn. law requires leakage rate disclosure for motor vehicle systems, 36
See also specific pollutants and sources
– China, U.S. embassy publishes readings at odds with official Beijing readings, 1544 – Criminal enforcement, 2008 key cases, 511 – Diesel emissions
See DIESEL ENGINES
– Environmental coalition calls on EPA to aggressively preserve air quality, lists issues in report, 415 – Gas samples for calibration of air monitors, content often inaccurate, EPA inspector general finds, 2225 – GHG emissions
See generally CLIMATE CHANGE
– HAPs
See REGIONAL HAZE
– NAAQS – Predictive emissions monitoring systems, EPA rule establishes performance criteria, 671 – Refineries
See REFINERIES
See REGIONAL HAZE
See also specific states
– – Transportation conformity, EPA proposal updates particulate, hot spot analysis requirements, 1157; comment period extension, In Brief, 1352
See specific states
– Vehicle emissions
– Deicing operations, EPA proposed rule limits wastewater discharges from runways, 2013
– Drinking water, EPA issues final rule, 2361 – Emissions trading, EU
– – International airlines, EU assigns to member states to ensure compliance, 382
– – Reporting, procedures for airlines published, 1055 – Lead in fuel, Outlook 2009, SplRpt (1/16/09) S–6 – Tax proposed to fund climate change adaptation for poorer countries, 1360
– Deicing operations, EPA proposed rule limits wastewater discharges from runways, 2013
– Jet fuel tank farm owners settle CWA violations with $1M in containment measures to protect San Francisco Bay, 2470 – Wetlands, environmental groups allege hundreds of permit violations at Fla. construction site, 1574
– Chemical weapons disposal, challenge to incineration plan rejected (D.D.C.), 2011
– Drinking water allocation from federal reservoir (U.S., rev den), 117; Atlanta needs congressional approval to use water (M.D. Fla.), 1779 – Gypsum waste spills into creek from TVA power plant, 109 – Landfills, TVA plans permanent disposal of coal ash from impoundment breach, 1176; EPA approves plan, 1641 – Transboundary air pollution, scrubber installation ordered at power plants to protect N.C. residents' health (W.D.N.C.), 96; TVA plans appeal, 1279
– Arctic Natl. Wildlife Refuge
– – GHG emissions reduction, draft report suggests policy changes, 1859
– – Impacts on state and Arctic region, governor introduces bills to address issues, 1910 – Discharge permits
– – Oil and gas, coalition alleges improper issuance to Cook Inlet operators (9th Cir.), 70
– – Primacy, groups challenge state authority (9th Cir.), 70
– – Cook Inlet beluga whale
– – – Critical habitat, environmental group plans to sue over failure to designate, 2581
– – – State plans to sue federal agencies over listing, 189 – – Yellow-billed loon merits listing, but other species are higher priority, Fish and Wildlife Serv. says, 782
– – Beaufort Sea, rate doubled since 1950s, historic and cultural sites threatened, USGS finds, 478
– – Native villages
– – – Climate change, Corps of Eng'rs to study effects, 381
– – – Inupiat Eskimo claims political issue inappropriate for federal trial court (N.D. Cal.), 2398 – – – Relocation, GAO reports little progress, 1379
– – Damages payments
– – – Interest, $500M post-judgment award (9th Cir.), 1442; Exxon agrees to pay $470M interest, contests other costs, 1569
– – – Parties dispute interest, legal fees as payments begin, 22 – – – Seafood group's effort to gain larger share of damage awards rejected (9th Cir.), 1845; (U.S., rev den), 2363 – – Lingering effects on beaches, wildlife discussed at conferences, 391 – Gold mining
– – Kensington Mine, regulatory jurisdiction of mine waste (U.S., oral arg), 115; waste regulated as fill material (rvs), 1511; injunction lifted (9th Cir.), 1720; EPA seeks modification to permit, 1778; Corps of Engineers reissues permit, 2015
– – Pebble Project, native coalition seeks immediate cessation of exploration activities (Alaska Super. Ct.), 1910 – – Rock Creek Mine owner/operator settles CWA violations (D. Alaska), 1126 – Mine discharges, Clean Water ballot initiative legal (Alaska), 2258 – Oil and gas
– – Beaufort Sea, Shell withdraws drilling proposal, plans to scale back 2010 exploration plan (9th Cir.), 1134; exploration plan proposes 2 wells, MMS declares complete, 2022; lease sale valid even without supplemental impact statement, 2142; DOI approves drilling on 2 leases with native whaling conditions, 2473
– – Cook Inlet, coalition alleges discharge permit improperly issued (9th Cir.), 70 – – Offshore leases, ruling overturning federal sales applies only to Alaska's Chukchi, Beaufort, and Bering seas (D.C. Cir.), 1850 – – Yukon Flats Natl. Wildlife Refuge, land exchange proposal rejected, 1793
– – Cruise ship operator sentenced to fine for fuel oil spill near national park (Alaska Super. Ct.), 1017
– – Exxon Valdez spill
See Exxon Valdez oil spill, this heading
– – Prudhoe Bay
– – – Federal authorities file complaint against BP Exploration (D. Alaska), 773
– – – State authorities file complaint against BP Exploration (Alaska Super. Ct.), 773 – Salt Chuck Mine site, EPA proposes NPL listing, 2243 – Timber sales, USDA approves Orion North harvest in Tongass Natl. Forest, activists press ahead with lawsuit (D. Alaska), 1853 – Wetlands, planned recreation area site contains (U.S., rev sought), 568; (rev den), 1512
– Algal bloom and hypoxia prevention, witnesses call for program reauthorization at House subcommittee hearing, 2251
– Biofuels, entrepreneurs tell conference biotechnology could yield green fuel sources, 1767 – National strategy to study algal blooms
– Black liquor, Baucus (D-Mont) seeks to eliminate tax credits, 986
– Clean energy
See CLEAN ENERGY
– Low-carbon fuels
– – Cal. air board proposes transportation fuel standard, 582; board adopts rule, 1018; standard makes ethanol use difficult, Dinneen says, 1086
– – Midwest Greenhouse Gas Reduction Accord should develop standard, advisory group urges, 223 – – National economy transformation, commitment during next decade critical to Obama plan, NRC study finds, 1830 – – Or. legislature approves bill, Wash. also considers standard, 1585; governor signs bill, 1798 – – Production, state legislatures approve resolution urging federal government to continue evaluation while promoting alternative-fuel vehicles, 1829 – Methane – Nuclear
See NUCLEAR ENERGY
See RENEWABLE ENERGY
– MACT, processor settles violations at Ky. plant with record penalty (W.D. Ky.), 1815
– Recycler agrees to fine, pollution controls to NESHAP violations at Ohio facility (N.D. Ohio), 1879
– Advanced Research Projects Agency for Energy awards $131M to 37 projects, 2512
– Alternative-fuel vehicles and technologies, DOE awards $300M in grants to cities, 2053 – Awards, House panel report calculates disbursements, 1849; panel reports on EPA, Natural Resources Conservation Serv. awards at oversight hearing, 1904 – Brownfields
– – Broad funding opportunities for projects available, analysis finds, 428
– – Buy American provisions apply in certain cases, EPA clarification, 1643 – – Grants, EPA announces $112M awarded, 1121; EPA awards $55M in supplemental grants, 1894; panel reports on EPA disbursements at oversight hearing, 1904; EPA announces $55M in supplemental grants, 1958 – Cal. plans to use funds to launch green jobs program for youth, 647 – Carbon sequestration, DOE announces $2.4B funding, 1164; Chu announces $408M in funding for projects at 2 coal-fired plants, 1639; Va. research center, power company seek funds for demonstration project, 2056 – Clean energy materials development, Chu announces funding for laboratory, 678 – Diesel emissions reduction, final version includes $300M for grants, 368; EPA seeks applications, 673; Cal. receives grants to fund 8 projects, 1661; Jackson announces $26.6M funding for Cal., 2372; EPA estimates up to $1.4B in public health benefits as result from $49.2M in grants, 2392 – Diesel engine retrofit programs, Ohio receives funds for municipal vehicle projects, 1320 – Disclosures, OMB issues guidance to agencies, 371 – Electric vehicles, White House awards $2.4B in grants to develop technology, 1887 – Electricity transmission
– – Grants, DOE solicits proposals, 1559; DOE outlines award targets, 2001; government to waive some NEPA requirements in awarding ARRA grants, 2003; Obama announces $3.4B in funding, 2509
– – Loan guarantees, DOE accepts applications for grid projects, 1888 – – Superconducting cable development and deployment
– – Decoupling mandate could force consumers to pay more even if they conserve energy, Pitts (R-Pa) says, 424
– – Green building council offers suggestions on funding programs, 1193 – – Housing retrofit program could create jobs, Biden says, 2453 – – Package provides funding, tax incentives, 368; decoupling mandate could force consumers to pay more even if they conserve energy, Pitts (R-Pa) says, 424; Chu unveils plans for disbursing stimulus money, 443; Salazar says DOI considering projects to create jobs, 448; state and local governments to receive $3.2B in block grants, 761; DOE makes $2.7B available to states, localities, Indian tribes, 923; DOE outlines award targets, 2001; government to waive some NEPA requirements in awarding ARRA grants, 2003 – – Retrofit Ramp-Up projects, DOE launches program, 2236 – – State and local governments to receive $3.2B in block grants, 761; DOE makes $2.7B available, 923 – – Weatherization programs, HUD-DOE memorandum coordinates ARRA funding, 1055
– – Advanced Research Projects Agency for Energy awards $131M to 37 projects, 2512
– – Final version of bill provides $40B spending, $20B tax credits, 368; Chu unveils plans for disbursing stimulus money, 443; loan guarantee award to solar panel maker first under accelerated plan, Chu says, 683; environmental management head promises to manage legacy site cleanup funds wisely, 935; DOE outlines award targets, 2001; government to waive some NEPA requirements in awarding grants, 2003; DOE approves $535M loan guarantee for Cal. solar panel maker, 2107 – EPA funding will create, save jobs, Jackson says, 451; Jackson outlines implementation progress, challenges, 1008 – Federal agencies
– – Green projects, agencies outline use of funds including green jobs, energy-efficient buildings, 1768
– – Meeting with states to clarify provisions of law planned, conference told, 498 – Fuel-efficient cars, GSA order, In Brief, 1435 – Green programs and investments must create permanent jobs with living wages, panel told, 484 – Hanford Nuclear Reservation, DOE outlines plans to use funds on cleanup operations, 828 – Interior Dep't considers projects to create jobs, Salazar says, 448 – Mass transit, new program aims to reduce energy use, GHG emissions, 689; Clean Cities Program, In Brief, 930 – Nanotechnology, NIEHS research grants available, 881 – Radioactive waste cleanup at former nuclear weapons sites, Chu announces release of funds, 766 – Renewable energy
– – Automotive suppliers, Mich. seeks proposals to start energy businesses, 1796
– – Direct payments program begins, Treasury, DOE announce, 2107 – – DOE expects to release funds soon, 1498; DOE accepting applications to guarantee loans, 1887; applications accepted for direct payments, 1888; DOE, Treasury awards $550M in direct cash payments, 2238 – – Funding, Obama announces $467M for geothermal, solar projects, 1243 – – Grants
– – – Administration issues rules, 1706
– – – Environmental impact assessments, no NEPA review required by Treasury Dep't, Analysis and Perspective, 1029 – Smart grid activities
– – Demonstration projects, regulators suggest criteria for awarding grants, 758
– – Grants, Biden announces $4B for distribution, 922; DOE solicits proposals, 1559
– – Applicants for funds must contact individual states, EPA says, 367
– – Awards
– – – EPA has disbursed 83 percent of funds, House panel says, 1849; panel reports on EPA, Natural Resources Conservation Serv. awards at oversight hearing, 1904
– – – Guidance, EPA issuance, 498
– – – EPA waives provision to allow for refinancing of water projects, 834; EPA issues additional nationwide waivers, 1313; House hearing prods EPA to speed up action on waivers, 1903; EPA revises waiver rule, 1960
– – – Utilities say provisions delay water projects, 1449; rural utility exemption, In Brief, 2303 – – EPA Inspector General to work with states to ensure funds used appropriately, avoid confusion, official tells conference, 939 – – N.Y. receives $430M grant for wastewater projects, other EPA regions announce awards, 833 – – Rules favor small, rural utilities over large water systems, conference told, 938 – – Utility groups praise grant requirement, 365 – – Water infrastructure, bill may provide substantial new funding, Special Report, 199; House panel releases state revolving loan funding amounts, 287 – Sustainable development
– – Green building council offers suggestions on funding programs, 1193
– – Labor-environment group hails as major step forward for green economy, more help needed for construction workers, 370 – USGS funding, In Brief, 884 – Water infrastructure
– – Rural projects, USDA announces $144.3M in loans, grants, 943; Obama announces additional spending, 1384
– – State revolving funds
See State revolving funds, this heading
– Agricultural emissions
– – Environmental group sues over reporting exemptions (D.C. Cir.), 186
– – Pork processing
– – – Jurisdiction, court declines to declare reporting exemption (W.D. Wis.), 1856
– – – Producers file suit over reporting exemption (D.C. Cir.), 247
– – Fruit packager settles risk management violations at Wash. facility, 283
– – Pipeline company settles water violations in connection with spills in Neb., Kan. with $3.65M (D. Kan.), 2017 – Meat processor resolves charges of wastewater violations at Neb. plant (D. Neb.), 2069 – Releases, Or. company settles reporting violations, 2196 – Storage, Idaho company settles reporting violations, 2196
– Climate change
– – GHG emission regulation under CAA §115 may be most effective, 585
– – House bill mandates many EPA rulemakings with tight deadlines, 1672 – N.J. Site Remediation Reform Act review, 1469 – Nutrients, EPA to promulgate federal criteria for Fla. waters, 1589 – Renewable energy projects
– – Grants under ARRA, no NEPA review required by Treasury Dep't, 1029
– – Rapid Deployment Loan Guarantee program, reconciliation of competing environmental review policies, 1210 – Superfund
– – Science role in liability apportionment takes a blow from Burlington Northern decision, 1205
– – Supreme Court decisions change landscape, 1979 – Vapor intrusion, ASTM standard flawed by inappropriate assumptions, 1330
– NESHAP, EPA proposes new work practices, controls, 1749
– Air toxics
– – Environmental group sues over reporting exemptions for ammonia and hydrogen sulfide (D.C. Cir.), 186
– – Hog farm does not pose nuisance due to odor, jury finds (Ill. Cir. Ct.), 352 – – N.C. announces $1.1M funding for installation of alternative technologies at hog farms, 1466 – – Pork processing
– – – Jurisdiction, court declines to declare reporting exemption (W.D. Wis.), 1856
– – – Producers file suit over reporting exemption (D.C. Cir.), 247 – GHG emissions reporting exemption – Land application of waste
See generally BIOSOLIDS
– Treaty parties resolve to protect environment, restrict tourism, 951
– Mountaintop mining restrictions bill
– Commercial refrigerators and freezers, EPA tightens Energy Star requirements, 924
– Electronic displays, Energy Star program
– – EPA issues new standards, 760
– – Stricter standards applied to EU, U.S. label, 2559 – Lighting fixture and household appliance efficiency standards – Washing machines, DOE must consider Cal. request for water efficiency standards waiver (9th Cir.), 2530
See also specific agencies and departments
– House panel plans to move bills by Aug. recess, In Brief, 1392
– Southern Nev. public lands withdrawn from new mining development, 2520
– Alaska coastline erosion due to climate change
See ALASKA, subheading: Erosion
– Energy sources, climate change spurs presidential directive asserting U.S. interests, 103 – Fishing
– – Fishery management council proposes commercial fishing ban as marine waters warm up, 348
– – NOAA plan restricts fishing in waters opened up by melting ice, 2056 – Species endangered by melting sea ice
– Carbon sequestration, one-year permit issued for pilot project, 719
– Climate change, western regional initiative – Endangered species
– – Glen Canyon Dam, biological opinion revision ordered (D. Ariz.), 1318
– – Pygmy owl delisting affirmed (9th Cir.), 295
– – Asarco/BLM land swap barred by NEPA (9th Cir.), 2192
– – Copper mine's discharge permit rejected for allowing pollutants into impaired river (U.S., rev den), 116 – – Resolution Copper Mining land exchange
– – – Arizona 1 Mine, environmental groups intend to file suit to block operation, 2194
– – – Moratorium, DOI halts new claims for 2 years, 1770; industry expresses concern about existing claims, 2061 – Regional haze, EPA seeks comment on options for reducing pollution from 2 power plants, 2047 – Wetlands, Festival Ranch development blocked to allow additional study of adverse impacts (9th Cir.), 1001
– Chemical weapons disposal, challenge to incineration plan rejected (D.D.C.), 2011
– Electric power plant operating permits
– – John W. Turk power plant, EPA agrees to respond to petition within statutory deadline (D.D.C.), 2328
– – SWEPCO Texarkana plant, approval of permit overturned (Ark. Ct. App.), 1661
– Ambient concentration regularly exceeds EPA health thresholds, study finds, 1046
– Drinking water
– – Idaho city plans to borrow $33M to comply with court order (Idaho Dist. Ct.), 135
– – N.C. proposed rule changes establish stricter limits, 2210 – Risk assessment, recalculation of cancer risk could have costly impact on many industries, critics say, 2138
– Air quality standards, Minn. permit provisions adequate to protect public health, injunction against mining company no longer necessary (8th Cir.), 2049
– Libby Asbestos Site, Mont.
– – Access to information, public employees group files FOIA suit alleging EPA improperly withheld report on cleanup efforts (D.D.C.), 933; EPA releases investigation report, 1067
– – Knowing endangerment, pretrial proceedings conclude in criminal case against W.R. Grace (D. Mont.), 228; prosecutors present opening arguments, 427; defendant seeks to show EPA negligence played role in endangering residents, 627; charges against 2 former executives dismissed, 992; arguments end, case goes to jury, 1063; jury finds defendants not guilty on all counts, 1130; court dismisses indictment against in-house attorney, 1453 – – Public health, EPA declares emergency, 1436 – – Sampling, EPA conducts activity-based sampling to detect remaining uncontained asbestos, Stanislaus says, 2293 – – Zonalite insulation, class settlement receives preliminary approval (Bankr. D. Del.), 228
– – Post-trial ruling allows new criminal trial against Cal. gas company, employees alleging improper work practices (9th Cir.), 675
– – Salvage and demolition contractor pleads guilty to handling, notice violations (E.D. Tenn.), 2331
– – BoRit Asbestos, EPA adds to NPL, 823
– – Containment within building, no claim against prior owner (U.S., rev sought), 556; (rev den), 934 – – Landfill contamination, diminished property value not recoverable as response cost (W.D. La.), 765 – – Libby Site
See Libby Asbestos Site, Mont., this heading
– Vermont Asbestos Group Mine site, bankrupt former owner to pay $25.6M for remediation work (Bankr. D.N.J.), 1640
– Coal ash
See COAL ASH
– NESHAP, EPA proposes generally available control technology standards for area sources, 1623; industry groups say rule overly stringent, 1934
– CFCs, EPA proposes 63 ton allocation for makers in 2009, 163; final rule, In Brief, 1488
– Exxon Valdez oil spill, punitive damages payments begin, parties dispute legal fees, 22
– Hazardous waste, default judgment entered against company misrepresenting historic use of hazardous substances (S.D. Ind.), 1506 – Portland cement plant NSPS, award upheld (9th Cir.), 1413 – Stormwater management, environmental group's catalyst theory argument to establish substantially prevailing party rejected (5th Cir.), 25 – Superfund
– – Cost of identifying liable parties recoverable only when linked to site cleanup (E.D. Cal.), 230
– – Homeowners' expenses not recoverable as response costs, did not further cleanup (D.N.J.), 2294
– Aftermarket catalytic converters not certified for sale in Cal., In Brief, 1588
– CAFE standards – Electric vehicles – Fleet purchases, federal government accelerates plans to buy fuel-efficient vehicles, 921; GSA orders cars with ARRA funds, In Brief, 1435 – Gas-guzzler scrappage incentives
– – Additional funding
– – – Cash for clunker measures may move through House, Senate separate from broader climate, energy bills, leadership says, 1104
– – – House Democrats, Obama reach agreement on cash for clunkers, 1049; House panel includes in bill markup, 1160; further action, see LEGISLATION, FEDERAL, HR 2454 – – Mercury switches, new GM says it is not responsible for retrieval, 2062 – – Supplement appropriations bill amendment
– – California waiver request
See CALIFORNIA, subheading: Vehicle emissions
– Presidential Task Force, members include Jackson, Browner, 452 – Renewable energy, Mich. seeks proposals for business conversion using ARRA funds, 1796 – Retooling for fuel-efficient vehicles
– – Advanced Technology Vehicles Mfg. program, DOE loans Ford $5.9B, 2237
– – DOE awards $8B in conditional loans, 1497 – Windshields, Cal. air board approves cool car standards, 1580 Contact the Webmaster at webmaster@bna.com Copyright © The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. All Rights Reserved. |
