How EPA plans will implement Cap & Trade, increase federal spending, negatively impact state/municipal budgets, eliminate jobs, and hurt industry/businesses
The document summarizes the origins and establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency in the United States. It was created in 1970 by President Nixon in response to increased environmental awareness in the 1960s. The EPA works to enforce environmental laws and protect human health and the environment. It has a broad mission and works on issues related to air, water, waste, chemicals and their impacts on people and ecosystems. The EPA is led by an Administrator and has a headquarters and 10 regional offices across the country.
The document discusses environmental law in Pakistan. It provides definitions of environmental law and discusses its purpose of protecting the environment from pollution and conserving natural resources like air, water, land, and wildlife. It outlines Pakistan's key environmental laws like the Pakistan Environmental Protection Act of 1997. It also discusses the Pakistan Environmental Protection Council and Agency, which are responsible for implementing environmental regulations. Barriers to enforcing environmental laws in Pakistan include a lack of awareness, funding, and political support.
Environmental Protection and Environmental Protection Agencies In NigeriaSharfaddeen Ilah
Lecture notes on Environmental Protection and Environmental Protection Agencies. Covering the international history of environmental protection and in nigeria as well. Finally looking at some EPA's in Nigeria both at the state and national levels.
This document discusses the relationship between environmental protection and economic development. It provides context that while economic development has often taken priority, local officials now recognize the importance of both. The purpose is to help communities ensure future development reflects environmental goals as well as economic ones. It discusses the benefits of conducting environmental impact assessments to help balance these priorities by identifying impacts, involving stakeholders, and providing guidance.
Environmental law governs human interaction with the environment and includes regulations around air and water quality, waste management, and natural resource use. While Pakistan has many environmental laws, implementation and enforcement remains weak due to lack of public awareness, political will, and institutional capacity. Barriers to effective implementation include inadequate strategies and funding, lack of multilateral cooperation, and economic challenges. Strengthening environmental governance requires increasing awareness, technical and legal training, and political commitment to sustainable development.
This document discusses the history and development of environmental policy and law in India. It outlines key policies and legislation during British rule, the establishment of the Ministry of Environment and Forests in 1985, and the National Environment Policy of 2006. It also describes the constitutional basis of environmental protection in India, the roles of regulatory bodies and the judiciary, and important doctrines like the polluter pays principle.
The document summarizes the origins and establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency in the United States. It was created in 1970 by President Nixon in response to increased environmental awareness in the 1960s. The EPA works to enforce environmental laws and protect human health and the environment. It has a broad mission and works on issues related to air, water, waste, chemicals and their impacts on people and ecosystems. The EPA is led by an Administrator and has a headquarters and 10 regional offices across the country.
The document discusses environmental law in Pakistan. It provides definitions of environmental law and discusses its purpose of protecting the environment from pollution and conserving natural resources like air, water, land, and wildlife. It outlines Pakistan's key environmental laws like the Pakistan Environmental Protection Act of 1997. It also discusses the Pakistan Environmental Protection Council and Agency, which are responsible for implementing environmental regulations. Barriers to enforcing environmental laws in Pakistan include a lack of awareness, funding, and political support.
Environmental Protection and Environmental Protection Agencies In NigeriaSharfaddeen Ilah
Lecture notes on Environmental Protection and Environmental Protection Agencies. Covering the international history of environmental protection and in nigeria as well. Finally looking at some EPA's in Nigeria both at the state and national levels.
This document discusses the relationship between environmental protection and economic development. It provides context that while economic development has often taken priority, local officials now recognize the importance of both. The purpose is to help communities ensure future development reflects environmental goals as well as economic ones. It discusses the benefits of conducting environmental impact assessments to help balance these priorities by identifying impacts, involving stakeholders, and providing guidance.
Environmental law governs human interaction with the environment and includes regulations around air and water quality, waste management, and natural resource use. While Pakistan has many environmental laws, implementation and enforcement remains weak due to lack of public awareness, political will, and institutional capacity. Barriers to effective implementation include inadequate strategies and funding, lack of multilateral cooperation, and economic challenges. Strengthening environmental governance requires increasing awareness, technical and legal training, and political commitment to sustainable development.
This document discusses the history and development of environmental policy and law in India. It outlines key policies and legislation during British rule, the establishment of the Ministry of Environment and Forests in 1985, and the National Environment Policy of 2006. It also describes the constitutional basis of environmental protection in India, the roles of regulatory bodies and the judiciary, and important doctrines like the polluter pays principle.
In this presentation Environmental laws of India has been described. It contains Wildlife act, Water act, Forest conversation act, Protection act, Air act and ISO 14000 environment standards.
The document discusses environmental legislation in India. It begins by defining environmental legislation and its objectives of securing sustainable living. It then outlines some key Indian environmental laws, including provisions in the Constitution. Major acts discussed include the Water Pollution Act, Air Pollution Act, Environment Protection Act, Forest Conservation Act, and Wildlife Protection Act. The document categorizes environmental laws into administrative, information, natural resource, and pollution control laws. It provides details on some important US acts that serve as guidelines, such as the National Environmental Policy Act.
The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 was the first national policy implemented for environmental protection in the US. It established the Council on Environmental Quality to provide ecological research and required environmental impact statements for major federal actions. The Environmental Protection Agency was also created under Nixon to consolidate various environmental programs. In 1980, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, also known as Superfund, was passed to fund the cleanup of abandoned hazardous waste sites. The Clean Air Act of 1970 and its amendments in 1990 aimed to reduce air pollution by setting emissions standards and reporting requirements. In 2006, California became the first state to pass a law capping greenhouse gas emissions and later established the first cap-and-trade system to reduce these
This document summarizes environmental policy and the judiciary's role in environmental protection in India. It discusses the underlying causes of environmental degradation like population growth, poverty, and lack of regulation. It outlines India's environmental policies from ancient times to the modern National Environment Policy of 2006. It also describes India's constitutional framework and key environmental laws. The judiciary has played a critical role in developing doctrines like the public trust doctrine, polluter pays principle, and sustainable development to impart environmental justice. The Delhi High Court in particular has made important rulings protecting the Yamuna River and regulating polluting industries.
The document discusses environmental challenges and responses in Pakistan. It covers:
- Pakistan's initial lack of environmental awareness and weak enforcement of environmental laws in the early 1980s.
- The 1992 Earth Summit and creation of Pakistan's National Conservation Strategy helped raise environmental awareness and build institutions.
- The next challenge was translating environmental policies into actions, leading to a National Environmental Action Plan focusing on clean air/water, waste management, and ecosystems.
- Pakistan's environmental policy and legal framework, including the National Conservation Strategy of 1992 and Environmental Protection Act of 1997, helped operationalize environmental protection efforts.
Laws of the government on environmental problems and sustainable developmentJetron Longcop
The document discusses the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the Philippines, which was formed in 1987 and manages the country's natural resources and protects the environment. It oversees several bureaus and is responsible for implementing environmental laws and programs related to topics like pollution, waste management, and sustainable development. The government aims to ensure environmental conditions that allow people to thrive while protecting resources for future generations.
Environmental laws and management 3rd sem (1)-convertedSamanth kumar
M.ARCH (ENVIRONMENTAL ARCHITECTURE) ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND MANAGEMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND POLICY
- INDUSTRIAL ECOLOGY
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND DECISION MAKING
- INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL ACCOUNTING
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
• Environmental Protection Act 1986
• Coastal Zone Regulations,
• Hill Area Conservation,
• Forest Conservation Act
• Components of Environment
• Classification of Environmental Resources
• Purpose and Objectives in Environmental Protection, and Management
• Institutional and Legal Support in management of the Environment
• Environmental Policies, and Protocols
• Global Environmental Initiatives
• Environmental Indicators
• Concepts and Measures in Environmental Standards
• Environmental Management Options
The document outlines several major pieces of US environmental legislation passed between the 1970s and 1990s. It establishes the National Environmental Policy Act of 1970 which mandated environmental impact assessments and established the Council on Environmental Quality. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of the same year allowed the EPA to promote recycling and recovery of solid waste. The Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 required manufacturers to test products for human and environmental harm before sale.
India has a long history of environmental protection laws and policies dating back to before independence. Key laws include the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972, the Water and Air Prevention and Control of Pollution Acts of 1974 and 1981, and the Environmental Protection Act of 1986. The Constitution also establishes environmental protection as a duty. Over time, laws have addressed hazardous waste, pollution liability, environmental tribunals, biodiversity protection, and more. Major policies include the National Forest Policy of 1988 and National Environment Policy of 2006. An environmental impact assessment process informs decision making.
The document summarizes several key Indian environmental laws:
1. The Constitution was amended in 1976 to include provisions protecting the environment under Article 48-A and establishing environmental duties under Article 51-A.
2. Major wildlife laws include the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972, which aims to conserve biodiversity and protect endangered species.
3. The Forest Conservation Act of 1980 regulates forest land and vegetation.
4. The Biological Diversity Act of 2002 aims to conserve biodiversity and equitably share benefits from biological resources.
5. The Seed Act of 1966 regulates seed quality and facilitates seed production, processing and supply.
Environment Protection and Fundamental rightsJunaid Rafiqi
The document discusses environmental protection and its importance. It provides definitions of key terms like environment, explains various causes of environmental degradation like land disturbance, pollution, overpopulation etc. It outlines some major environmental protection acts and provisions in India like the Environment Protection Act 1986, National Environment Protection Measures. It discusses how environment is defined in Indian law and the constitutional right to a healthy environment. In summary, the document covers the concept of environmental protection, key laws and policies around it in India, and recognizes every person's right to live in a clean environment.
This document discusses wildlife conservation strategies and environmental legislation in India. It outlines the aims of wildlife conservation as maintaining nature's balance, preserving rare species from extinction, and preventing deforestation. Several international organizations that promote conservation are mentioned, including the IUCN, WWF, UNCED, and UNEP. The development of India's environmental legislation since the fourth five-year plan is also summarized.
The document discusses environmental policy and air pollution acts. It begins by defining environmental policy as plans adopted by governments to rationally enact environmental laws. The objectives of environmental policy include encouraging productive harmony between humans and the environment, preventing environmental damage, and enriching understanding of ecological systems. In India, the constitution mentions protecting the environment in articles 38A and 51A. The history provided outlines early acts like the Bengal Smoke Nuisance Act of 1905 and more recent acts passed after 1970. The document specifically discusses The Air (Prevention & Control) Act of 1981 and its amendments for controlling air pollution.
1) The document discusses environmental policy and the role of the judiciary in environmental justice in India. It outlines the underlying social, economic, and institutional causes of environmental degradation in India.
2) It then describes the evolution of environmental policy and legislation in India from ancient times to the present, including key Acts passed under British rule and modern environmental frameworks and policies.
3) The judiciary has played a significant role in developing environmental jurisprudence in India through public interest litigation and establishing principles like the precautionary principle and polluter pays principle.
National efforts in resource management and conservationTRIDIP BORUAH
The document summarizes India's national efforts in resource management and conservation. It outlines various environment protection acts and laws enacted since the 1980s related to general environmental protection, forests and wildlife, water, and air. These include the Environment Protection Act of 1986, Wildlife Protection Act of 1972, Water Prevention and Control of Pollution Act of 1974, and Air Prevention and Control of Pollution Act of 1981. Recent government initiatives to promote conservation include the Odd-Even traffic rule, Swachh Bharat mission, and Clean Ganga project. Future prospects involve reducing, reusing and recycling resources to prevent their depletion. In conclusion, the document calls for an independent environmental regulatory body and stronger penalties.
Presentation OSHA ( Occupational Safety and Health Administration )/ Keselama...Caroline Ugan
The document discusses first aid, including defining it as initial care provided until medical treatment is accessed, outlining common first aid kit contents like bandages and antiseptic, and describing procedures for treating common injuries and emergencies like bleeding, burns, shock, and poisoning. Guidelines are provided for performing CPR, with emphasis on giving chest compressions and rescue breathing in repeated cycles until emergency responders arrive.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or USFDA) is an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, one of the United States federal executive departments.
The FDA is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the regulation and supervision of food safety, tobacco products, dietary supplements, prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical drugs (medications), vaccines, biopharmaceuticals, blood transfusions, medical devices, electromagnetic radiation emitting devices (ERED), veterinary products, and cosmetics.
The FDA also enforces other laws, notably Section 361 of the Public Health Service Act and associated regulations, many of which are not directly related to food or drugs.
These include sanitation requirements on interstate travel and control of disease on products ranging from certain household pets to sperm donation for assisted reproduction.
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)Chuckle Chubb
The document provides an overview of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (OSHA 1994) in Malaysia. Some key points:
1) OSHA 1994 provides the legislative framework to protect worker safety, health and welfare. It aims to promote safety awareness and establish effective safety organizations.
2) The Act covers duties of employers, employees, manufacturers, and others. Employers must ensure workplace safety, provide training, and form safety policies. Employees must follow safety rules and procedures.
3) Notifiable accidents and diseases must be reported. Officers conduct investigations and inspections to enforce the Act. Improvement or prohibition notices may be issued to address non-compliance.
The document provides an overview of the Factories Act of 1948 in India. Some key points:
[1] The Factories Act was passed in 1948 to regulate working conditions and safety in factories. It has been amended several times since to add more protections for workers.
[2] The Act covers health, safety, welfare, working hours and other conditions for workers. It aims to protect workers' safety, health and welfare.
[3] Key responsibilities include those of the occupier/manager to implement the Act's provisions, and inspectors to ensure compliance. Various chapters cover issues like hazardous processes, welfare provisions, and rules for different groups like women and child workers.
In this presentation Environmental laws of India has been described. It contains Wildlife act, Water act, Forest conversation act, Protection act, Air act and ISO 14000 environment standards.
The document discusses environmental legislation in India. It begins by defining environmental legislation and its objectives of securing sustainable living. It then outlines some key Indian environmental laws, including provisions in the Constitution. Major acts discussed include the Water Pollution Act, Air Pollution Act, Environment Protection Act, Forest Conservation Act, and Wildlife Protection Act. The document categorizes environmental laws into administrative, information, natural resource, and pollution control laws. It provides details on some important US acts that serve as guidelines, such as the National Environmental Policy Act.
The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 was the first national policy implemented for environmental protection in the US. It established the Council on Environmental Quality to provide ecological research and required environmental impact statements for major federal actions. The Environmental Protection Agency was also created under Nixon to consolidate various environmental programs. In 1980, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, also known as Superfund, was passed to fund the cleanup of abandoned hazardous waste sites. The Clean Air Act of 1970 and its amendments in 1990 aimed to reduce air pollution by setting emissions standards and reporting requirements. In 2006, California became the first state to pass a law capping greenhouse gas emissions and later established the first cap-and-trade system to reduce these
This document summarizes environmental policy and the judiciary's role in environmental protection in India. It discusses the underlying causes of environmental degradation like population growth, poverty, and lack of regulation. It outlines India's environmental policies from ancient times to the modern National Environment Policy of 2006. It also describes India's constitutional framework and key environmental laws. The judiciary has played a critical role in developing doctrines like the public trust doctrine, polluter pays principle, and sustainable development to impart environmental justice. The Delhi High Court in particular has made important rulings protecting the Yamuna River and regulating polluting industries.
The document discusses environmental challenges and responses in Pakistan. It covers:
- Pakistan's initial lack of environmental awareness and weak enforcement of environmental laws in the early 1980s.
- The 1992 Earth Summit and creation of Pakistan's National Conservation Strategy helped raise environmental awareness and build institutions.
- The next challenge was translating environmental policies into actions, leading to a National Environmental Action Plan focusing on clean air/water, waste management, and ecosystems.
- Pakistan's environmental policy and legal framework, including the National Conservation Strategy of 1992 and Environmental Protection Act of 1997, helped operationalize environmental protection efforts.
Laws of the government on environmental problems and sustainable developmentJetron Longcop
The document discusses the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the Philippines, which was formed in 1987 and manages the country's natural resources and protects the environment. It oversees several bureaus and is responsible for implementing environmental laws and programs related to topics like pollution, waste management, and sustainable development. The government aims to ensure environmental conditions that allow people to thrive while protecting resources for future generations.
Environmental laws and management 3rd sem (1)-convertedSamanth kumar
M.ARCH (ENVIRONMENTAL ARCHITECTURE) ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND MANAGEMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND POLICY
- INDUSTRIAL ECOLOGY
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND DECISION MAKING
- INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL ACCOUNTING
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
• Environmental Protection Act 1986
• Coastal Zone Regulations,
• Hill Area Conservation,
• Forest Conservation Act
• Components of Environment
• Classification of Environmental Resources
• Purpose and Objectives in Environmental Protection, and Management
• Institutional and Legal Support in management of the Environment
• Environmental Policies, and Protocols
• Global Environmental Initiatives
• Environmental Indicators
• Concepts and Measures in Environmental Standards
• Environmental Management Options
The document outlines several major pieces of US environmental legislation passed between the 1970s and 1990s. It establishes the National Environmental Policy Act of 1970 which mandated environmental impact assessments and established the Council on Environmental Quality. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of the same year allowed the EPA to promote recycling and recovery of solid waste. The Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 required manufacturers to test products for human and environmental harm before sale.
India has a long history of environmental protection laws and policies dating back to before independence. Key laws include the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972, the Water and Air Prevention and Control of Pollution Acts of 1974 and 1981, and the Environmental Protection Act of 1986. The Constitution also establishes environmental protection as a duty. Over time, laws have addressed hazardous waste, pollution liability, environmental tribunals, biodiversity protection, and more. Major policies include the National Forest Policy of 1988 and National Environment Policy of 2006. An environmental impact assessment process informs decision making.
The document summarizes several key Indian environmental laws:
1. The Constitution was amended in 1976 to include provisions protecting the environment under Article 48-A and establishing environmental duties under Article 51-A.
2. Major wildlife laws include the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972, which aims to conserve biodiversity and protect endangered species.
3. The Forest Conservation Act of 1980 regulates forest land and vegetation.
4. The Biological Diversity Act of 2002 aims to conserve biodiversity and equitably share benefits from biological resources.
5. The Seed Act of 1966 regulates seed quality and facilitates seed production, processing and supply.
Environment Protection and Fundamental rightsJunaid Rafiqi
The document discusses environmental protection and its importance. It provides definitions of key terms like environment, explains various causes of environmental degradation like land disturbance, pollution, overpopulation etc. It outlines some major environmental protection acts and provisions in India like the Environment Protection Act 1986, National Environment Protection Measures. It discusses how environment is defined in Indian law and the constitutional right to a healthy environment. In summary, the document covers the concept of environmental protection, key laws and policies around it in India, and recognizes every person's right to live in a clean environment.
This document discusses wildlife conservation strategies and environmental legislation in India. It outlines the aims of wildlife conservation as maintaining nature's balance, preserving rare species from extinction, and preventing deforestation. Several international organizations that promote conservation are mentioned, including the IUCN, WWF, UNCED, and UNEP. The development of India's environmental legislation since the fourth five-year plan is also summarized.
The document discusses environmental policy and air pollution acts. It begins by defining environmental policy as plans adopted by governments to rationally enact environmental laws. The objectives of environmental policy include encouraging productive harmony between humans and the environment, preventing environmental damage, and enriching understanding of ecological systems. In India, the constitution mentions protecting the environment in articles 38A and 51A. The history provided outlines early acts like the Bengal Smoke Nuisance Act of 1905 and more recent acts passed after 1970. The document specifically discusses The Air (Prevention & Control) Act of 1981 and its amendments for controlling air pollution.
1) The document discusses environmental policy and the role of the judiciary in environmental justice in India. It outlines the underlying social, economic, and institutional causes of environmental degradation in India.
2) It then describes the evolution of environmental policy and legislation in India from ancient times to the present, including key Acts passed under British rule and modern environmental frameworks and policies.
3) The judiciary has played a significant role in developing environmental jurisprudence in India through public interest litigation and establishing principles like the precautionary principle and polluter pays principle.
National efforts in resource management and conservationTRIDIP BORUAH
The document summarizes India's national efforts in resource management and conservation. It outlines various environment protection acts and laws enacted since the 1980s related to general environmental protection, forests and wildlife, water, and air. These include the Environment Protection Act of 1986, Wildlife Protection Act of 1972, Water Prevention and Control of Pollution Act of 1974, and Air Prevention and Control of Pollution Act of 1981. Recent government initiatives to promote conservation include the Odd-Even traffic rule, Swachh Bharat mission, and Clean Ganga project. Future prospects involve reducing, reusing and recycling resources to prevent their depletion. In conclusion, the document calls for an independent environmental regulatory body and stronger penalties.
Presentation OSHA ( Occupational Safety and Health Administration )/ Keselama...Caroline Ugan
The document discusses first aid, including defining it as initial care provided until medical treatment is accessed, outlining common first aid kit contents like bandages and antiseptic, and describing procedures for treating common injuries and emergencies like bleeding, burns, shock, and poisoning. Guidelines are provided for performing CPR, with emphasis on giving chest compressions and rescue breathing in repeated cycles until emergency responders arrive.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or USFDA) is an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, one of the United States federal executive departments.
The FDA is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the regulation and supervision of food safety, tobacco products, dietary supplements, prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical drugs (medications), vaccines, biopharmaceuticals, blood transfusions, medical devices, electromagnetic radiation emitting devices (ERED), veterinary products, and cosmetics.
The FDA also enforces other laws, notably Section 361 of the Public Health Service Act and associated regulations, many of which are not directly related to food or drugs.
These include sanitation requirements on interstate travel and control of disease on products ranging from certain household pets to sperm donation for assisted reproduction.
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)Chuckle Chubb
The document provides an overview of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (OSHA 1994) in Malaysia. Some key points:
1) OSHA 1994 provides the legislative framework to protect worker safety, health and welfare. It aims to promote safety awareness and establish effective safety organizations.
2) The Act covers duties of employers, employees, manufacturers, and others. Employers must ensure workplace safety, provide training, and form safety policies. Employees must follow safety rules and procedures.
3) Notifiable accidents and diseases must be reported. Officers conduct investigations and inspections to enforce the Act. Improvement or prohibition notices may be issued to address non-compliance.
The document provides an overview of the Factories Act of 1948 in India. Some key points:
[1] The Factories Act was passed in 1948 to regulate working conditions and safety in factories. It has been amended several times since to add more protections for workers.
[2] The Act covers health, safety, welfare, working hours and other conditions for workers. It aims to protect workers' safety, health and welfare.
[3] Key responsibilities include those of the occupier/manager to implement the Act's provisions, and inspectors to ensure compliance. Various chapters cover issues like hazardous processes, welfare provisions, and rules for different groups like women and child workers.
The document provides information about regulatory affairs and the registration process for pharmaceutical products. It defines key terms like dossier, DMF, CTD/eCTD, and regulatory filing types. It describes the modules of a common technical document for a product registration, including the administrative, summary, quality, non-clinical and clinical sections. Electronic submission using eCTD format is also discussed. Country-specific regulatory agency websites are listed.
Quality Assurance is of Tremendous Importance in Pharma and Health care sector.
A brief of that is try to explain here..
A Trust of the Customer on Product is solely based on the Effective QA
A letter from Dan Fitzsimmons, president of the Joint Landowners Coalition of New York (JLCNY) to NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo expressing profound disappointment that Cuomo intends to let the Nov. 29 date slip by without releasing new drilling rules to allow shale gas drilling in the state.
DIRTY KILOWATTS America’s Most Polluting Power Plantsjundumaug1
This document provides a summary of the Environmental Integrity Project's report on America's most polluting power plants. It finds that while emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are declining, carbon dioxide emissions remain steady at around 2.5 billion tons per year. The top 50 power plant polluters are identified for each pollutant based on emission rates and total annual emissions. The report highlights how a small number of older plants continue to emit disproportionate amounts of pollution and calls for holding the electric power industry accountable for cleaning up the dirtiest plants.
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Congress (But Were Afraid to Ask)Alliance To Save Energy
On October 8, Executive VP of Programs and Development Brian Castelli addressed attendants of the Plumbing Manufactures Institute at their 2008 Fall Meeting in Arlington, Va. His presentation Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Congress (But Were Afraid to Ask) gives a straight-forward analysis of the how’s and why’s of policymaking, particularly as they pertain to energy legislation. Castelli also offered a prescient energy policy outlook, and called attention to the interdependence of water and energy consumption.
Contents: Hoping for the Best, Preparing for the Worst: Utilities continue to prepare to implement the EPA's most sweeping carbon-dioxide rule to date.
-Nuclear Still Delivers: Some public power utilities continue to invest in nuclear power plants as CO2-free, diversified energy sources.
-Smart Start for Public Power: Utilities modernized the gird with smart meters.
-Power in Numbers: New Jersey public power utilities are trying to secure state legislation that would allow them to work together through a joint action agency and harness economies of scale.
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This document summarizes the key issues discussed at the 2010 Louisiana Association of Business and Industry legislative conference. It outlines some positive tax changes that have been implemented as well as the state's budget shortfall projections. It also discusses workforce reductions, unemployment rates, federal climate change legislation concerns, and preferences for prioritizing jobs and the economy over federal health care expansion.
Exploring the Potential Impact of Hydraulic FracturingMark Roberts
The memo summarizes the major public policy problems surrounding hydraulic fracturing, including the lack of disclosure of chemicals used and potential water contamination. It discusses the goals of government agencies and members of Congress to address these issues, such as the EPA studying fracking's impact on water and a proposed rule from the Department of Interior requiring disclosure of fracking chemicals. However, legislation to increase regulation has faced opposition, and the political environment remains challenging for additional rules.
The document discusses the history and regulation of stormwater pollution in the United States. It outlines key events in the Clean Water Act that led to stormwater being defined as a point source pollution in 1987. It also describes the EPA's NPDES permitting programs for municipal stormwater systems and construction sites that have phased in regulation of large and small entities since 1990. The document closes by discussing current issues like setting effluent limits, implementing total maximum daily loads, and exploring options to reduce urban stormwater runoff volume.
EPA is undertaking a major regulatory assault through nearly 30 regulations and 170 policy rules. This will dramatically increase energy costs and negatively impact jobs and the economy. Key regulations will target coal use for electric generation through rules on greenhouse gas emissions, coal combustion residuals, hazardous air pollutants from power plants, sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, cooling water intake structures, and restrictions on mining permits. Taken together, this regulatory train wreck threatens affordable energy, electric reliability, and state sovereignty over their energy resources and economies.
Energy Bulletin - PA's New Strategy for Methane ReductionCohenGrigsby
Raising the Bar on Air Emissions for Oil & Gas Operations
On January 19, 2016, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and the Department of Environmental Protection ("DEP") outlined a strategy to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas operations as part of their plan to establish Pennsylvania as a national leader in regulating methane. As Governor Wolf
noted in his press release, "We are uniquely positioned to be a national leader in addressing climate change while supporting and ensuring responsible energy development, creating new jobs, and protecting public health and our environment.”
Energy and Environmental Law and Policy in the Obama Administrationjoeleisen
This document summarizes the key points of a document analyzing U.S. energy and environmental policy under the Obama administration. It discusses Obama's goals of energy independence and addressing climate change. It outlines major policy initiatives like cap-and-trade legislation, increased vehicle fuel efficiency standards, and promoting renewable energy. It also summarizes compromises made in the proposed American Clean Energy and Security Act to gain political support, like allocating a large portion of emission allowances to industries.
The letter from the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) comments on the EPA's draft strategic plan. The CEI is concerned that the plan implies an intention to regulate carbon dioxide emissions, which the organization believes the EPA has no authority to do. The letter argues that the plan uses misleading terminology by describing CO2 emissions as "air pollution" and climate change as an "air quality" issue. It also claims the plan contains regulatory signals about controlling greenhouse gas emissions in the future. The CEI asserts that Congress has not given the EPA authority over CO2 in the Clean Air Act and that the agency should not imply it has such power in the strategic plan.
This article discusses the Sierra Atlantic Albany chapter's top legislative priorities for 2009 of establishing a clean energy economy and clean water. It outlines bills focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, protecting wetlands and isolated waters, restoring public access to environmental reviews, establishing e-waste recycling requirements, and increasing oversight and regulations around natural gas drilling. The chapter is urging state legislators and agencies to prioritize green job creation and direct federal stimulus funds towards clean energy and environmental restoration projects.
Greenhouse Gas Regulations: Advising Clients in an Uncertain Legal EnvironmentDave Scriven-Young
This document summarizes the key developments related to greenhouse gas regulations from 2009-2010 across four fronts: congressional efforts, international efforts, efforts by federal agencies, and court rulings. It discusses major climate change bills considered by Congress, international agreements like the Copenhagen Accord, EPA regulations setting emissions standards and reporting rules, and key court decisions allowing federal common law nuisance claims against greenhouse gas emitters to proceed.
Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32) Challenge for Local GovernmentsJoel Ellinwood, AICP
The document discusses California's Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (AB 32), which sets greenhouse gas emission reduction targets for the state. It established a goal to lower emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 and further below by 2050. It requires the state to develop a plan by 2009 and new regulations by 2011 to meet these targets. Several state agencies are involved in implementing the act, while challenges include population growth and engaging local governments and regional coordination. Reform is needed to better empower local and regional authorities to implement solutions through land use and transportation policies.
This document discusses pollution from point sources (industrial and municipal facilities) that discharge into the Chesapeake Bay watershed. It analyzes data from 2010-2011 on nitrogen discharges and compliance from significant sources. While discharges decreased substantially in VA, MD, and WV, they increased in PA and slightly in NY. Some permits lack numeric nutrient limits. Violations of permit limits are common, releasing over 700,000 pounds of excess nitrogen in 2011. Achieving pollution reductions from all sources, including improved compliance and enforcement, will be needed to restore water quality in the Bay.
Texas has some of the worst air quality in the country due to emissions from oil refineries and vehicles. Two proposed solutions are to enforce clean air laws on refineries like ExxonMobil, which broke laws over 4,000 times, and require vehicles to use after-market emissions devices like the H2Hypod, which converts vehicles into hybrids to reduce emissions by up to 30%. Stricter regulations on refineries and commercial fleets could improve air quality and public health in Texas.
This letter from the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) to the Secretary of Energy discusses the electric power industry's plan to reduce greenhouse gas intensity through voluntary actions over the next decade as part of the Bush Administration's Energy Partners for Climate Action initiative. Specifically, EEI and its industry allies plan to sign a cooperative agreement by May 2003 pledging to reduce the power sector's carbon intensity by 3-5% through individual company actions, industry-wide initiatives, and with government support. The letter provides details on types of individual company actions and current industry-wide initiatives that could help achieve this goal.
This letter from the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) to the Secretary of Energy discusses the electric power industry's voluntary actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the Electric Power Industry Climate Initiative (EPICI). The EEI commits to working with EPICI members to reduce the power sector's carbon intensity by 3-5% over the next decade through individual company actions and industry-wide initiatives. The letter emphasizes the importance of government policies that support emissions-free technologies in achieving this goal.
9th Inter-Parliamentary Meeting on Renewable Energy and Energy EfficiencyAlliance To Save Energy
The document summarizes a presentation by Kateri Callahan, President of the Alliance to Save Energy, on energy efficiency policy under the Obama Administration. Key points include:
- The Obama Administration has been a "game changer" for energy efficiency policy, allocating $65 billion for efficiency in the stimulus package and establishing new efficiency standards and programs.
- Major legislation like the stimulus package and proposed climate bills allocate significant funding for energy efficiency initiatives and are expected to create hundreds of thousands of new green jobs.
- International agreements on issues like clean energy research and codes and standards harmonization are helping set a framework for global cooperation on efficiency.
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Environmental Protection Agency
1. Endangering Our Economic
Environment
How EPA plans will implement Cap &
Trade, increase federal spending,
negatively impact state/municipal
budgets, eliminate jobs, and hurt
industry/businesses
2. Presentation Overview
• New EPA regulations
• Impact of new EPA regulations on states
• EPA goals and budgets
• Congressional oversight structure
• What we can do
• Q&A
3. Cost of Regulation
Business “..total regulatory costs amount to about $1.75 trillion annually,
nearly twice as much as all individual income taxes collected last year. “
• 2009: 23 new
regulations - $13B
• 2010: 43 new
regulations - $28B
– 10 EPA $23.2B
– 15 Financial
– 5 Obamacare
Source: Heritage Foundation – “Red Tape Rising: Obama’s Torrent of New Regulation” Oct 26 2010
4. ”…the White House and the EPA
are clearly targeting fossil fuels,
and coal in particular, to achieve
via rule-making what even the
Democratic 111th Congress has
rejected as legislation.”
Source: Wall Street Journal – “The Unseen Carbon Agenda” Oct 27 ‘10
5. The Next Big Scam:
Carbon Trading Markets
• “the white collar crime of the future”
-Deloitte Forensic
• “a fraudster’s dream come true”
-Kroll, a business risk subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan
Source: Financial Post, Jan 13, 2010-10-28
6. New EPA Regulations
Propose mandates to either invest in new environmental controls or close
facility
1. Clean Air Transport Rule (CATR) – minimizing ozone and fine particle distribution
geographically
• Includes proposals for “trading” emissions and/or emission caps
2. Cooling water intake structures – recirculating water systems
3. Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) disposal regulations
• Reclassify coal ash as hazardous waste or require investment in lining of disposal sites
• Could impact recycling of coal ash in production of cement, concrete, roadbed material,
drywall, etc.
4. Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) – national emission standards for
hazardous air pollutants
Source: EPA
7. MACT
• “Maximum achievable” standards = 12% of industry can already achieve
– Today, less than1% can meet the proposed rules
• Emission levels can barely be detected with existing instruments
• Manufacturers of new equipment cannot guarantee compliance
• Affects many manufacturers and segments, including universities, food
product processors, furniture makers
• Compliance costs are estimated as high as $50 billion
• Likely to result in the closure of many facilities
• Could kill hundreds of thousands of jobs
• 41 Senators and 106 Representatives and at least 50 industry associations
sent letters to the EPA regarding their concern on the negative economic
impact
Source: various news publications and impacted industry publications/studies
8. Impact of EPA’s Pending Electric Utility
Regulations
• North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) - highly regarded
federal energy advisory body
– Issued a special assessment on EPA’s pending electric utility regulations
– Regulations, as proposed, will reduce national power generation by 7.2% by
2015
• Mostly coal-fired plants
– Produce about half of all US electricity
– Produce 63% of Georgia’s electricity
• Credit Suisse estimates $150 billion in capital investment by 2019 in order
to comply with new regulations
Sources: NERC, Credit Suisse
9. RESPONSES FROM EPA
• “The NERC report offers doomsday speculations
from industry lobbyists, and in no way reflects
the EPA’s common-sense efforts to reduce
harmful pollution.”
- Lisa Jackson, EPA Administrator
• “The sky isn’t falling.”
- Jon Wellinghoff, Chairman of Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
10. Tougher Regulations for Heavy-duty Vehicles
• New fuel-efficiency regulations for medium and heavy duty vehicles
manufactured from 2014-2018
– 10-20% reduction in fuel consumption and emissions, depending on vehicle
size
• Cover big-rig tractor-trailers, garbage trucks, transit buses, school buses,
work trucks such as heavy-duty versions of the Ford F-Series, Dodge Ram
and Chevrolet Silverado
• Standards drawn from 2010 study issued by the National Academy of
Sciences
– Organization accused of distortion of global warming stats, “Climategate”
• EPA and DOT expect the prices of heavy-duty trucks to increase by nearly
$6,000
Source: EPA
11. Tougher Regulations for Heavy-duty Vehicles
“The Environmental Protection Agency proposed emissions regulations for
long-haul trucks Monday, the first ever to limit greenhouse gases. It was an
early example of sweeping regulations the agency is set to unveil next year.”
“The announcement underscored how much the EPA is acting unilaterally on
greenhouse gas emissions. With cap-and-trade stalled in Congress, the agency
has moved ahead under a 2007 Supreme Court ruling that gives it authority to
enact its own regulations.”
Source: Investors.com – “Acting On Its Own, EPA Sets New Rules On Truck Emissions”, Oct 25, 2010
12. 2007 Supreme Court Ruling on EPA
Massachusetts et al vs EPA et al
• Massachusetts, 11 other states, and others sued the EPA for not regulating 4
greenhouse gases, including CO2, from the transportation sector
– Claim human-influenced global climate change was causing adverse effects,
such as sea-level rise, on Massachusetts
• EPA (along with 10 states, auto mfgs and utilities) argued
– EPA lacks authority under the Clean Air Act to regulate GHG or fuel economy standards
(DOT)
– CO2 not ruled a pollutant
– No causal relationship between CO2 and climate change
• Supreme Court ruled
– CO2 fits the definition of an air pollutant
– EPA has the authority to regulate CO2 and other greenhouse gases
– Written by Justic Stevens, signed by Kennedy, Souter, Ginsburg, Breyer
– Dissents from Roberts, Alito, Scalia, Thomas
Source: US Supreme Court
13. More Work, Less Funds to Do It:
Issuance of EPA Rules with State/Local Impacts
2000-2011
Source: Environmental Council of the States (ECOS)
Note: ECOS is the national non-profit, non-partisan association of state and territorial environmental agency leaders
14. The EPA has
more pending
actions that have
significant impact
on states than any
other federal
agency
Source: Environmental Council of the States (ECOS)
16. EPA Organizational Structure
More than 18,000 employees
Administrator
Deputy Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations
Administrator (Asso. Admin)
Office of Policy,Economics and Innovation Office of Public Affairs
(Asso. Admin) (Asso. Admin)
Office of Administration and Resources Management Office of Air and Radiation
Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Office of Environmental Information
Office of the Chief Financial Officer Office of General Counsel
Office of International and Tribal Affairs
Office of Inspector General
(was Office of International Affairs until April 2010)
Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
Office of Research and Development
(was Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances until April 2010)
Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response Office of Water
PLUS 10 Regional Administrators
18. Lisa Jackson’s Seven Priorities for EPA’s Future
Fiscal Year Budget 2011: $10.02 billion in discretionary spending
$618mm for enforcement
Expanding the
Conversation on Building
Taking Action Assuring the Cleaning Up Protecting Environmentalism Strong
Improving
on Safety of Our America’s and State and
Air Quality
Climate Change Chemicals Communities Waters Working for Tribal
Environmental Partnerships
Justice:
“We will carry out our mission by respecting our core values of
science, transparency and the rule of law. “
Source: EPA
19. Expanding the
Conversation on Building
Taking Action Assuring the Cleaning Up Protecting Environmentalism Strong
Improving
on Safety of Our America’s and State and
Air Quality
Climate Change Chemicals Communities Waters Working for Tribal
Environmental Partnerships
Justice:
• Continue greenhouse gas reduction initiatives
• Ensure compliance with the law
• Finalize mobile source rules (compounds emitted from highway vehicles and non-road equipment which are
known or suspected to cause cancer or other serious health and environmental effects)
• Expand cost-saving energy conservation and efficiency programs, i.e, Energy Star
• Develop common-sense solutions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from large
stationary sources like power plants
Source: EPA
20. Expanding the
Conversation on Building
Taking Action Assuring the Cleaning Up Protecting Environmentalism Strong
Improving
on Safety of Our America’s and State and
Air Quality
Climate Change Chemicals Communities Waters Working for Tribal
Environmental Partnerships
Justice:
• Stronger standards for ozone
• Cleaner and more efficient power sector
• strong but achievable emission reduction goals for SO2, NOx, mercury and other air
toxics
• Stronger standards for pollutants such as PM, SO2 and NO2
• achieve reductions from a range of industrial facilities
• Improved monitoring, permitting and enforcement
21. Expanding the
Conversation on Building
Taking Action Assuring the Cleaning Up Protecting Environmentalism Strong
Improving
on Safety of Our America’s and State and
Air Quality
Climate Change Chemicals Communities Waters Working for Tribal
Environmental Partnerships
Justice:
• Modernizing the Toxic Substances Control Act
• Address high-concern chemicals and filling data gaps on widely produced chemicals in
commerce
• First-ever chemical management plans for four groups of substances, and more plans are in
the pipeline for 2010
• Rigorous, peer-reviewed health assessments on dioxins, arsenic, formaldehyde, TCE and
other substances of concern
22. Expanding the
Conversation on Building
Taking Action Assuring the Cleaning Up Protecting Environmentalism Strong
Improving
on Safety of Our America’s and State and
Air Quality
Climate Change Chemicals Communities Waters Working for Tribal
Environmental Partnerships
Justice:
• Accelerating Superfund program
• Risk reduction
• Stronger partnerships with stakeholders
• Confronting significant local environmental challenges
• Asbestos Public Health Emergency in Libby, Montana
• Coal ash spill in Kingston, Tennessee
• Maximizing brownfields program to spur environmental cleanup and job creation in
disadvantaged communities
23. Expanding the
Conversation on Building
Taking Action Assuring the Cleaning Up Protecting Environmentalism Strong
Improving
on Safety of Our America’s and State and
Air Quality
Climate Change Chemicals Communities Waters Working for Tribal
Environmental Partnerships
Justice:
• Address complex challenges, from nutrient loadings and stormwater runoff, to invasive
species and drinking water contaminants
• Comprehensive watershed protection programs for the Chesapeake Bay and Great Lakes
• Post-construction runoff, water quality impairment from surface mining, and stronger
drinking water protection
• Recovery Act funding will expand construction of water infrastructure
• Work with states to develop nutrient limits and launch an Urban Waters initiative
• Revamp enforcement strategies to achieve greater compliance
24. Expanding the
Conversation on Building
Taking Action Assuring the Cleaning Up Protecting Environmentalism Strong
Improving
on Safety of Our America’s and State and
Air Quality
Climate Change Chemicals Communities Waters Working for Tribal
Environmental Partnerships
Justice:
• New era of outreach and protection for communities historically underrepresented in EPA
decision-making
• Building relationships with tribes, communities of color, economically distressed cities and
towns, young people
• Include environmental justice principles in all of our decisions
• Children’s Health Office is bringing a new energy to safeguarding children through all of our
enforcement efforts
25. Expanding the
Conversation on Building
Taking Action Assuring the Cleaning Up Protecting Environmentalism Strong
Improving
on Safety of Our America’s and State and
Air Quality
Climate Change Chemicals Communities Waters Working for Tribal
Environmental Partnerships
Justice:
• States and tribal nations bear important responsibilities for the day-to-day mission
• Declining tax revenues and fiscal challenges are pressuring state agencies and tribal
governments to do more with fewer resources
• Strengthened oversight, ensure that programs are consistently delivered nationwide
26. NOTE: Does NOT include $7.22 billion from the American
Recovery and Investment Act (ARRA) of 2009
Source: EPA
27. Reductions in
Superfund, state
grants, Great Lakes,
recycling, nat’l security
Source: EPA
28. Compliance &
Environmental Clean Air & Global
Stewardship Climate Change
Healthy
Communities
& Ecosystems
Land Preservation Clean & Safe
& Restoration Water
Source: EPA
30. Chairman: Jon Wellinghoff
Secretary: Dr. Stephen Chu
(apptd by Obama)
Chairman: Henry Waxman (D-CA) (apptd by Obama)
Oversees Committee on Oversees
FERC Energy & DOE
Commerce
National energy policy ; generation of power;
independent gov’t agency that regulates interstate reliability, transmission and ratemaking; siting;
power generation and transmission to provide general mgt of DOE and FERC
consumers with reliable, efficient and sustainable
energy at a reasonable cost
Oversees
NERC
Administrator: Lisa Jackson
Chairman: Edward Markey (D-MA) (apptd by Obama)
Subcommittee
on Energy
And
Environment
Self regulatory org to ensure bulk power National energy policy; energy regulation
reliability; Has legal authority to enforce and utilization; Superfund, Resource
reliability standards Conservation and Recovery Act, Safe
Drinking Water Act; The Clean Air Act
32. “Regulatory costs will rise until
policymakers appreciate the burdens
that regulations are imposing on
Americans and the economy, and
exercise the political will necessary to
limit—and reduce—those burdens. “
Source: Heritage Foundation – “Red Tape Rising: Obama’s Torrent of New Regulation” Oct 26 2010
33. Promote Action in US Senate
• Deny the EPA powers over carbon emissions
– Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., sponsored a bill to put a two-
year halt on any EPA rules - six Democratic co-sponsors
– A similar bill by Alaska GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski got 53 votes
this summer
• "Even in the face of the president's veto threat, we must send a
clear message that Congress — not an unelected regulatory agency
— must set our national energy policy," Rockefeller said in a
September statement
34. Promote Action in US House
• Deny EPA funding
– House controls purse strings (now in Republican control)
• Ensure fiscal conservatives are elected to chair important
committees
– Committee on Energy & Commerce
– Subcommittee on Energy & Environment
35. Revive Georgia Legislation Started in 2010
Bill
Title Bill number & summary Bill status sponsor
Georgia S. 401: Permits governor to delay implementation Passed Seabaugh Senators Mitch Seabaugh
Energy of federal greenhouse gas programs until an Senate, (R) (28th), Chip Rogers (21st), Bill
Freedom Act assessment is made that the implementation will got thru Heath(31st), Bill Cowsert
of 2010 benefit Georgians. 2nd House (46th), Jeff Chapman (3rd)
Reading and Jeff Mullis (53rd) and
others
S.R. 958: Requests that U.S. Congress adopt Got Pearson Senators Chip Pearson (51st),
legislation to postpone EPA's efforts to regulate through (R) Jack Murphy (27th), Jeff Mullis
greenhouse gases using the Clean Air Act. 2nd (53rd), Chip Rogers (21st)
Senate Ross Tolleson (20th)
reading
H.R. 1357: Requests that U.S. Congress adopt Got Stephens 164th
legislation to postpone EPA's efforts to regulate through (R)
greenhouse gases using the Clean Air Act. 2nd House
reading
Is responsible for programs under four federal laws:
• Clean Air Act
• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Commissioner Chris Clark
• Safe Drinking Water Act
• Clean Water Act FY11 Budget: $254.1 million
36. Participate in Public Comment
• Continue debate on scientific proof of global warming
• Continue debate on relationship of greenhouse gases to climate
change
• Continue debate on classification of CO2 as hazardous pollutant
• Make comments, testify when public hearings are held
• GET ENGAGED IN GTPI’S FEDERAL AND STATE TASK FORCES
37. While the EPA is
the worst offender
relative to costly
new regulation,
other agencies
are regulating, too
Source: Environmental Council of the States (ECOS)