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Notice of Proposed Settlement Agreement Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
A proposed settlement has been filed in bankruptcy court involving the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Congoleum Corporation, now known as CC Oldco Corporation, along with Liberty Mutual Insurance Company and the Liquidation Trust for Old Congoleum. This settlement relates to environmental...
National Environmental Policy Act
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has finalized new rules that change how it follows the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). These changes were made after reviewing public comments and are meant to simplify and update the USDA's regulations. Agents should be aware of these updates as t...
Categorical Exclusions From Environmental Review
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has updated its rules to remove the requirement for environmental assessments for certain actions that do not significantly impact the environment. This change affects licensing and regulatory actions by the NRC. However, it does not alter any existing re...
Permitting Reform-Environmental Review Process
The Surface Transportation Board is updating its environmental regulations to make them clearer and easier to follow. This change affects anyone involved in rail transportation, as it aims to align with current laws and practices. The updates will help reduce obstacles for companies entering or leav...
University of Texas at Austin; Nuclear Engineering Teaching Laboratory Training, Research, Isotopes, General Atomics Mark II Research Reactor; Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is looking to renew the operating license for the Nuclear Engineering Teaching Laboratory at the University of Texas at Austin. This license allows the university to keep using its research reactor for training and research purposes. The NRC has completed...