This summer, the EPA proposed it would designate two of the most common per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as “hazardous substances” under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). The rulemaking would trigger reporting of PFOA and PFOS releases, providing improved data and the option to require cleanups and recover cleanup costs to protect public health and encourage better waste management.

This summer, the EPA proposed it would designate two of the most common per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as “hazardous substances” under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). The rulemaking would trigger reporting of PFOA and PFOS releases, providing improved data and the option to require cleanups and recover cleanup costs to protect public health and encourage better waste management.

Recently, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit issued an opinion ordering Liberty Insurance Underwriters, Inc. to pay defense costs incurred by USA Gymnastics, Inc. related to lawsuits and investigations arising from the conduct of Larry Nassar, who used his position with USAG to sexually assault numerous female athletes. USA Gymnastics v. Liberty Ins. Underwriters, Inc., No. 1:18-cv-01306-RLY-MPB (7th Cir., Aug. 16, 2022). This decision could be important to environmental attorneys involved in insurance coverage issues.

Recently, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit issued an opinion ordering Liberty Insurance Underwriters, Inc. to pay defense costs incurred by USA Gymnastics, Inc. related to lawsuits and investigations arising from the conduct of Larry Nassar, who used his position with USAG to sexually assault numerous female athletes. USA Gymnastics v. Liberty Ins. Underwriters, Inc., No. 1:18-cv-01306-RLY-MPB (7th Cir., Aug. 16, 2022). This decision could be important to environmental attorneys involved in insurance coverage issues.

The IndyBar Environmental Law Section is hosting an interesting CLE event on August 25 at 4 p.m. The program will touch on the beneficial impacts of the redevelopment to the area and Judge James Joven will also provide a brief tour of the CJC and some insights into practicing in this new space.

The IndyBar Environmental Law Section is hosting an interesting CLE event on August 25 at 4 p.m. The program will touch on the beneficial impacts of the redevelopment to the area and Judge James Joven will also provide a brief tour of the CJC and some insights into practicing in this new space.

The Risk-based Closure Guide (Nonrule Policy Document WASTE-0046-R2, or R2), successor to the Remediation Closure Guide (RCG), was presented to the Environmental Rules board on June 8. The Risk-based Closure Guide therefore became effective on July 8.

The Risk-based Closure Guide (Nonrule Policy Document WASTE-0046-R2, or R2), successor to the Remediation Closure Guide (RCG), was presented to the Environmental Rules board on June 8. The Risk-based Closure Guide therefore became effective on July 8.

The Indiana General Assembly is working on House Bill 1226 for this month, and it has a direct impact on the environmental management of Indiana. A few of the key aspects of this bill, if it is passed, are a pilot project for waste diversion, the adoption of all waste exemptions or exclusions as are adopted by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and for the use of coal combustion residues as raw materials for manufacturing another product.

The Indiana General Assembly is working on House Bill 1226 for this month, and it has a direct impact on the environmental management of Indiana. A few of the key aspects of this bill, if it is passed, are a pilot project for waste diversion, the adoption of all waste exemptions or exclusions as are adopted by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and for the use of coal combustion residues as raw materials for manufacturing another product.