EPA Withdraws Effluent Limitation Applicable to Construction - 9/2/2010
The agency recently withdrew its December 2009 numeric storm water limit for construction, citing a flaw in the rule.

DOT and EPA Propose Overhaul in Fuel Economy Labeling - 9/2/2010
The Department of Transportation and Environmental Protection Agency are teaming up to redesign fuel economy labels on new cars.

EPA Begins to Reform Toxic Substances Control Act - 8/26/2010
The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed stricter chemical reporting requirements under TSCA.

EPA Promulgates Stricter Emissions Regulations for Cement Plants - 8/26/2010
The EPA recently released stricter emissions regulations for Portland Cement Manufacturing facilities.

Federal Judge Refuses to Enjoin Everglades Land Deal - 8/26/2010
A Federal District Judge ruled on Monday that the Miccosukee Tribe's request to enjoin an Everglades land deal between U.S. Sugar and the South Florida Water Management District was insufficient for an emergency injunction.

President Obama Issues Executive Order on Ocean Policy - 8/5/2010
President issues executive order establishing new ocean policy for the United States.

House Develops Blowout Prevention Act of 2010 - 8/5/2010
Several Representatives introduce legislation to strengthen spill prevention control and countermeasure regulations.

Federal Judge denies Florida's request for more water - 8/5/2010
Judge Paul Magnuson rejects Florida's claim that the US Army Corps of Engineers is violating both NEPA and the Endangered Species Act in Phase II of the Tri-State water wars litigation.

Court Rejects Application of Nuisance Law to Power Plant Emissions - 8/5/2010
The Fourth Circuit reverses decision applying nuisance law to four electricity-generating plants.

EPA Releases Data from Second Round of Toxicity Testing - 8/5/2010
The second round of testing involved mixing eight dispersants with oil.

EPA Releases Interim Guidance on Environmental Justice - 8/2/2010
The Environmental Protection Agency has released guidance to help Agency staff incorporate environmental justice concerns into agency action.

Industrial and Toxic Release Data Available Online - 8/2/2010
The Environmental Protection Agency has made toxic release data for 2009 available to the public.

EPA Upholds Endangerment Finding - 8/2/2010
On July 29, 2010, the Environmental Protection Agency rejected petitions asking the agency to reconsider its 2009 endangerment finding relating to greenhouse gases.

New Federal Emissions Rules for Boilers and Incinerators - 7/14/2010
EPA publishes new rules for boilers and incinerators regarding Maximum Achievable Control Technology

EPA Proposes 2011 Renewable Fuel Targets - 7/14/2010
EPA, in accordance with the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, proposes renewable fuel targets for 2011

Florida's Governor Calls Special Session - 7/14/2010
Governor Crist calls special session to consider ban on offshore drilling

Obama Administration Issues New Off-Shore Drilling Moratorium - 7/14/2010
In response to the recent court rulings, the Obama Administration revises its six-month moratorium on offshore drilling

EPA Targets Interstate Power Plant Air Pollution - 7/7/2010
The EPA is proposing a rule which aims to reduce pollutant emissions from power plants that drift across state borders.

EPA Works to Ramp-Up GHG Information Gathering and Availability - 7/7/2010
The EPA has proposed two rules strengthening the reporting requirements and public availability of GHG emissions information.

EPA Completes First Round of Toxicity Testing for Dispersants - 7/6/2010
EPA recently released data from its first round of toxicity testing on eight oil dispersants.

EPA Issues Implementation Guidance on CAFO Regulations - 7/6/2010
EPA recently published guidance on how the agency's regulations and the Clean Water Act impact CAFO permitting.

Louisiana District Judge Enjoins Gulf Oil Drilling Ban - 6/30/2010
A Louisiana District court recently issued an injunction against the President's moratorium on drilling in the Gulf.

EPA Proposes Including Pesticides Under NPDES Permitting Program - 6/30/2010
The EPA has proposed including pesticide applicators under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permitting program.

Clean Energy Congress Concludes Two-Day Conference - 6/30/2010
The Clean Energy Congress met on June 28 and 29 in Tallahassee.

Ninth Circuit Expands CERCLA Intervention - 6/30/2010
The Ninth Circuit recently joined the Eighth and Tenth Circuits in its holding that a non-settling potentially responsible party may intervene in CERCLA settlement proceedings.

U.S. Supreme Court Reaches Decision in Beach Renourishment Challenge - 6/24/2010
The United States Supreme Court recently upheld the Florida Supreme Court's decision that a beach renourishment did not result in an unconstitutional taking of the adjacent landowner's littoral rights.

Agricultural and Municipal Interests Move to Intervene in Kansas NNC Lawsuit - 6/24/2010
Five agricultural and municipal groups filed to intervene after a Kansas environmental group filed a notice of intent to sue the EPA over its alleged failure to enforce water quality standards.

Florida Supreme Court Recognizes Liability for Negligent Polluter - 6/24/2010
In a recent decision, the Florida Supreme Court held that commercial fishermen had a cause of action against a negligent polluter because their interest in the health of the contaminated area was distinct from that of the public at large.

EPA Updates National Air Quality Standard for SO2 - 6/24/2010
For the first time in forty years, the EPA has updated the National Air Quality Standard for sulfur dioxide, which is emitted primarily from power plants and industrial facilities.

EPA Expresses Support for Superfund Reauthorization - 6/22/2010
The EPA released a letter in support of legislation proposing re-authorization of the Superfund Tax, which lapsed in 1995. The legislation would reinstate the tax, beginning in 2011, and is anticipated to generate nearly $19 billion over ten years.

State wants to set water quality standards - 10/6/2009
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has joined the legal fray over who should determine the state's new water quality standards, arguing that state agencies should set pollution limits and that federal government standards would be too strict.