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Michigan steps up efforts concerning PFAS chemicals with consent decree reached in what the state describes as a landmark settlement.

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Here’s what you need to know about the new PFAS guidance issued to the states by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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Businesses and municipalities that could be impacted by the EPA’s proposed rulemaking for PFAS chemicals should take steps now to prepare.

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As part of its PFAS strategic roadmap, U.S. EPA issues new lifetime PFAS drinking water health advisories.

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Eco- and flight-friendly powerline installation proposed near airport in northern lower Michigan.

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State regulators issue joint advisory about PFOS contamination resulting from biosolids used for nutrients at Michigan cattle farm.

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The proposed new definition of “Waters of the United States” by the EPA and USACE could have significant environmental ramifications for your property, operations or activities. 

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State of Michigan requests holders of National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permits to conduct "vulnerability analysis" to minimize impact on Great Lakes water levels.

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Like other requirements, environmental regulations apply to medicinal and recreational cannabis businesses too.

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Underground storage tank owners and operators can apply for funds to help pay cleanup costs for release of materials into environment.

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The corporate liability shield may not protect individual shareholders, owners or executives in certain environmental exposure situations.

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Detroit regional water system deal punctuates the need for regional cooperation and infrastructure investment, here and across the United States.

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Michigan Court of Appeals upholds substantial civil penalty award against owner and operators of leaking underground storage tanks for failure to complete closure activities.

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While the Supreme Court trimmed a little of EPA’s ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources, it left in place EPA’s authority to do so.

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Michigan bills allow reuse of byproducts from incinerated coal and municipal waste in landfills, fertilizer, building materials, among other uses

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State statutes of repose can bar environmental tort claims from proceeding even if contamination goes undiscovered for decades.

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While the federal Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Code allows for such well known measures as payment of creditors on a priority basis, it also addresses other obligations, including the payment of environmental costs incurred while the entity proceeds through bankruptcy.

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