by Jason M. Gordon | Feb 23, 2025 | Environmental Protection Law
What are New Source Performance Standards (NSPS)? This is a federal set of uniform technology-based standards for new and modified sources of air pollution. These rules envision a best available technology (BAT) for categories of stationary air pollution sources....
by Jason M. Gordon | Feb 23, 2025 | Environmental Protection Law
What is interstate pollution under the Clean Air Act? The CAA statutes are poorly designed to address interstate externalities, as no programs require consideration of the effects in other states of the placement or number of new pollution sources. The EPA addresses...
by Jason M. Gordon | Feb 23, 2025 | Environmental Protection Law
What are the Enforcement Provisions of the Clean Air Act? The EPA can initiate or take part in enforcement actions for violations of the CAA. This includes seeking administrative orders, civil sanctions, or participating in criminal actions through the Justice...
by Jason M. Gordon | Feb 23, 2025 | Environmental Protection Law
What is The Clean Water Act? The Clean Water Act (CWA) is made up of several water pollution control acts including, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Water Quality Act. The CWA protects society from the harmful effects of discharge...
by Jason M. Gordon | Feb 23, 2025 | Environmental Protection Law
What are Variances on the Clean Water Act? The CWA allows for variances from its requirements when circumstances justify exemption. There are two main exemptions available to existing sources, discussed below. What is Economic Justification under the Clean Water Act...
by Jason M. Gordon | Feb 23, 2025 | Environmental Protection Law
What is the Endangered Species Act of 1973? The Endangered Species Act (ESA) protects animals and plants that the Secretary of Interior or marine species that the Secretary of Commerce lists as threatened or endangered. The Fish and Wildlife Services (FWS) and...
