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Laws & Regulations

June 21, 2010 to June 22, 2010

Chemical Toxicity Testing: The United States and Beyond

In Washington, DC: Day One at the National Press Club, "The Future of Chemical Toxicity Testing in the U.S.: Creating a Roadmap to Implement the NRC’s Vision and Strategy" and Day Two at  Johns Hopkins University School for Advanced International Studies, "International Harmonization In Chemical Toxicity Testing: An EU Perspective on the Way Forward".

Professional Meetings
Visibility: 
Public
Topics on the Beat: 
Chemicals
Consumer
Health
Laws & Regulations
Science
Environmental Health
Region: 
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV)
June 17, 2010

New EPA Coal Ash Rules: Understanding the Options

An Environmental Law Institute event; a panel will discuss the background and features of the rule, possible benefits and drawbacks of each option, and the role of recycling.

Professional Meetings
Visibility: 
Public
Topics on the Beat: 
Energy & Fuel
Natural Resources
Laws & Regulations
Pollution
Waste
Government
Environmental Politics
Journalism & Media
Region: 
National (U.S.)

Forest Service Gags Employees, Belies Obama Openness Vow

Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility obtained and disclosed a USFS memo ordering its law enforcement personnel not to talk to reporters about anything without first getting clearance from its Washington director and press office.

SEJ Publication Types: 
WatchDog TipSheet
Topics on the Beat: 
Forests
Laws & Regulations
Government
Region: 
National (U.S.)
Visibility: 
Public

Judge Backs Chevron's Grab for Documentary Out-takes in Ecuador Case

A federal district judge in New York ordered film-maker Joe Berlinger to turn over more than 600 hours of raw footage from his documentary "Crude," about a lawsuit by natives in Ecuador charging Chevron with polluting the Amazon rainforest there.

SEJ Publication Types: 
WatchDog TipSheet
Topics on the Beat: 
Energy & Fuel
Laws & Regulations
Pollution
Journalism & Media
Region: 
International
South America
Visibility: 
Public
May 19, 2010

2010 National Wetlands Awards

Senator Benjamin Cardin (MD) will deliver the keynote address at the 2010 National Wetlands Award ceremony to be held on May 19 on Capitol Hill. In addition U.S. EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson will be on hand to present one of the six awards.

Awards
Visibility: 
Public
Topics on the Beat: 
Climate Change
Fish & Fisheries
Planning & Growth
Environmental Studies
Laws & Regulations
Pollution
Water & Oceans
Activism
Biodiversity
Policy
Environmental Politics
Science
Wildlife
Region: 
National (U.S.)
May 19, 2010

Resilient Wetlands = Prosperous Economies: How Restoring and Conserving Wetlands Support Economic Productivity

Preceding this year’s National Wetlands Awards Ceremony, the Environmental Law Institute will host a panel discussion that will include a look at new wetland restoration efforts, collecting data to show economic benefits, developments on greenhouse gas offsets, and how to adapt and protect wetlands from future loss.

News Events & Press Conferences
Visibility: 
Public
Topics on the Beat: 
Climate Change
Fish & Fisheries
Economy & Business
Planning & Growth
Environmental Studies
Laws & Regulations
Pollution
Water & Oceans
Activism
Biodiversity
Government
Policy
Science
Wildlife
Region: 
National (U.S.)
May 13, 2010

ENERGY STAR Gets the Spotlight

A recent GAO report indicates the ENERGY STAR product certification process is vulnerable to fraud and abuse. The Environmental Law Institute brings together a panel of EPA and DOE reps with commentators who will discuss the impacts to energy efficiency and the roles of consumers, investors, and the manufacturing bottom line.

Professional Meetings
Visibility: 
Public
Topics on the Beat: 
Consumer
Energy & Fuel
Laws & Regulations
Government
Region: 
National (U.S.)

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