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Minnesota Finds Decrease In Certain Consumer Products Containing PFAS, Will Expand Product Testing In The Future
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has released new testing results showing that manufacturers have successfully transitioned away from PFAS-containing products in key consumer categories. The data reveals a dramatic improvement in compliance rates since Minnesota's PFAS prohibitions took effect, with over 92 percent of tested products now meeting state requirements for dental floss, menstrual products, and food packaging.
United States Environment
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Bergeson & Campbell
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District Court Enjoins EPA From Reclassifying California’s Clean Air Act Waivers
A federal district court has preliminarily enjoined the EPA from reclassifying California's Clean Air Act preemption waiver orders as "rules" subject to the Congressional Review Act. The court found that EPA's reclassification likely violated the Administrative Procedure Act and exceeded the agency's authority, though the order does not prevent Congress from proceeding with pending disapproval resolutions.
United States Environment
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Arnold & Porter
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New Jersey Supreme Court To Review NJDEP's Environmental Justice Rules
The New Jersey Supreme Court will review key provisions of the state's Environmental Justice Rules, including their application to facilities in unpopulated areas adjacent to overburdened communities, the classification of existing facilities as "new," and the validity of stricter air pollution control standards. The case could reshape environmental permitting requirements and determine whether long-operating businesses face permit denial or merely additional conditions.
United States Environment
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Riker Danzig LLP
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TCEQ Seeks Stakeholder Input On Renewal Of The Stormwater Construction General Permit
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is seeking stakeholder input on the upcoming renewal of its Stormwater Construction General Permit, which governs discharge from construction activities across the state. With the current permit set to expire in March 2028, TCEQ is engaging stakeholders early in the drafting process to gather feedback that could significantly impact design requirements, compliance obligations, and operational costs for construction projects disturbing one or more acres of land.
United States Environment
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Peckar & Abramson PC
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California Environmental Law & Policy Update
The EPA has loosened federal restrictions on hydrofluorocarbons used in cooling equipment, while California regulators advance controversial bans on gas water heaters and furnaces in homes. Meanwhile, enforcement actions target Volvo for alleged emissions violations, and debates continue over water allocation impacts on salmon populations and the timing of vehicle emissions standards.
United States Environment
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Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis
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Colorado Court Of Appeals Holds That Federal Law Preempts State Courts From Ordering Airport Noise Restrictions
On March 12, 2026, a division of the Colorado Court of Appeals issued a significant opinion concerning federal preemption, aviation law, and environmental nuisance. In Town of Superior v. Board of County Commissioners of Jefferson County, 2026 COA 14, the division held that federal law preempts a state court from ordering an airport proprietor to ban certain aircraft operations as a noise abatement measure, even though the proprietor itself retains the authority to impose such restrictions voluntarily.
United States Litigation
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Davis Graham
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