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Designation of PFOA and PFOS as CERCLA Hazardous Substances

April 26, 2024

Provides links to the final rule, as well as additional resources about Superfund, enforcement, and the history of this designation.

Tagged With: PFAS

EPA PFAS Enforcement Discretion and Settlement Policy Under CERCLA

April 26, 2024

Provides direction about how the agency will exercise enforcement discretion under CERCLA in matters involving PFAS.

Tagged With: PFAS

ECOS Comment Letter to U.S. EPA on Banning Lead Wheel Weights

April 11, 2024

In this letter, ECOS expresses support of U.S. EPA’s proposed March 2024 settlement agreement in Ecology Center, et al. to act on a longstanding petition under the Toxic Substances Control…

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Massachusetts Awards Grants to Enhance Public Participation in Waste Site Cleanup

April 5, 2024

MassDEP awarded $160,000 in Technical Assistance Grants (TAGs) to four municipalities and four community groups to enhance citizen participation.

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: environmental justice, PFAS

Tennessee Marks Food Waste Week with Educational Opportunities and a Statewide Food Drive

April 5, 2024

TDEC is taking part in this week’s third annual Food Waste Prevention Week with virtual engagement and educational opportunities.

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: food waste

Washington Launches Campaign to Reduce Food Waste

April 5, 2024

Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) launched its Use Food Well campaign, part of an effort to halve Washington food waste by 2030.

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: food waste

Resolution 00-9: Clarification of CERCLA Sovereign Immunity Waiver for Federal Facilities and Federal Lands

March 27, 2024

This resolution requests that Executive Order 12580 be revised to clarify that federal facilities and federal lands are subject to appropriate state regulations and are not unduly shielded by sovereign…

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Pennsylvania Celebrates Plugging of 200th Orphaned Well through BIL and State Funds

March 15, 2024

This week, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Interim Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley joined Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro at an onsite celebration recognizing the plugging of the 200th orphaned or…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: BIL

New Jersey DEP to Implement Groundbreaking Law on EV Battery Stewardship

February 9, 2024

In January, the New Jersey Legislature passed a groundbreaking law that creates industry guidance for the recycling of lithium-ion vehicle batteries. The Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Battery Management Act  holds…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: recycling

ECOS Comments on EPA, USDA, & FDA Draft National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics

February 8, 2024

This letter provides ECOS feedback on U.S. EPA, USDA, & FDA’s “Draft National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics.” The ECOS comments emphasize state interest in…

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: PFAS

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