Laws & Regulations

Public Lands: LWCF, Parks Bills Head To Senate Floor After Trump Tweet

"One day after President Trump tweeted his support, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is expected to take steps today to bring to the floor legislation that would permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund and address the national parks maintenance backlog, senators said."

Source: Greenwire, 03/05/2020

"EPA: Wary of Democratic Victories, Agency Rushes To Finish Rules"

"EPA is scrambling to finalize as many rules as possible by the middle of May to prevent Democrats from undoing them if they take control of the Senate and White House next year, according to experts who follow the agency's rulemakings."

Source: ClimateWire, 03/05/2020

"Clean Water Rule: Science Advisory Board Slams Trump's WOTUS Rewrite"

"An EPA advisory panel has finalized a striking rebuke of the Trump administration's revamped Clean Water Act rule, saying critical elements are not adequately based on science."

Source: Greenwire, 03/05/2020

GOPers Making Noises On Climate Action. Some Say It's Just Greenwashing

"Republican lawmakers under pressure to address the climate crisis are trying to move beyond denying the problem and start proposing solutions. But they still refuse to commit to what scientists say is necessary if the US is to rapidly cut back on burning fossil fuels."

Source: Guardian, 03/04/2020

Trump Wants To Lift Ban On Moving LNG Gas On Trains. Critics Cite Risk.

"The Trump administration is moving to allow railroads nationwide to ship liquefied natural gas as part of a push to increase energy exports — a practice that has been banned until now because of the uncertain hazards it presents."

Source: Washington Post, 03/04/2020

Chemical Industry Executive Nominated to Lead Consumer Watchdog Agency

"President Trump has tapped Nancy B. Beck, a former chemical industry executive, to lead the Consumer Product Safety Commission, an independent federal agency charged with protecting the public against dangers like toxic substances in products."

Source: NY Times, 03/04/2020

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