California has joined dozens of nations in a global pact to preserve biodiversity and prevent species loss by pledging to conserve 30 percent of the state’s land and coastal water by 2030 (“30 by 30”). Governor Gavin Newsom signed the
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Comment and analysis by Reed Smith lawyers on the latest developments in Environmental Health & Safety
EHS Law Insights, published by Reed Smith LLP, focuses on legal developments and regulatory changes in environmental health and safety (EHS). The blog covers topics such as carbon removal credit regulations, chemical substance bans like PFAS, environmental rule rollbacks by agencies like the EPA, and shifts in enforcement priorities under different administrations. It also addresses compliance strategies for industries affected by environmental laws, updates on air and water pollution standards, and the impact of federal and state regulatory actions on corporate environmental responsibilities. The blog provides analysis relevant to industries navigating evolving environmental regulations and sustainability mandates.
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California Senate Bill May Hamstring a Challenger’s Ability to Slow Down a Project under the California Environmental Quality Act
When a proposed project in California, say a new condominium or a power plant, requires environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a project opponent can, effectively, block a project from moving forward even if it has the…
Public consultation now open in respect of laws on Electromagnetic Compatibility and Packaging Waste
Within the last few days, the European Commission has opened the ‘public consultation’ stage of its evaluation of the law relating to both electromagnetic compatibility and packaging waste.
Evaluation of the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EU
Although the EMC Directive…
Safety groups urge Congress to consider implications of cannabis bill
Recently, several health and safety groups, including the National Safety Council, the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, and 20 other safety organizations recommended in a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives to hold hearings on the workplace…
European Commission launches consultation to regulate green claims in marketing and combat ‘Greenwashing’
The European Commission has opened a consultation on a potential legislative proposal on substantiating green claims made when advertising and marketing products. The proposals are intended to implement one aspect of the European Green Deal which states, among other things,…
California going electric: Sale of new gasoline-powered cars banned in 2035
California will ban the sale of new, gasoline-powered cars by 2035, an aggressive action by Governor Gavin Newsom to combat the causes of climate change.
The executive order Newsom signed will require that all new passenger vehicles sold in California…
Up, Up, and a (New) Way to Facilitate Compliance: Drones and Their Capabilities as HSE Compliance Tools
Drones, a generic term for unmanned aircraft, have been utilized in military applications for decades. More recently, however, advances in drone technology and construction have made the devices more accessible. These advances and increased accessibility have allowed more commercial and…
European Commission announces far-reaching plans for revision of EU Ecodesign laws
On 14 September 2020, the European Commission published its “Sustainable Products Initiative”, which aims to revise the existing Ecodesign Directive in order to meet the product sustainability objectives set out in the Circular Economy Action Plan.
The…
Lithium added to the list of EU Critical Raw Materials, alongside other key materials for clean technologies
On 3 September 2020 the European Commission released an updated action plan on critical raw materials (CRMs). In doing so, it has added bauxite, lithium, titanium and strontium to the existing list of CRMs, which now stands at 30 materials.…
California challenging recent district court decision to limit Proposition 65 warnings on First Amendment ‘compelled speech’ grounds
We recently reported on a potentially seminal California court decision that struck down Proposition 65 warning requirements for a consumer product on grounds of “compelled speech.” As anticipated, the State is appealing the decision to the U.S. Court of Appeals…