Caleb Bowers

Oct 28, 2024 | news.bloomberglaw.com | Maureen Gorsen |Heather Palmer |Caleb Bowers

Companies in California affected by a new state law amending requirements for greenhouse gas emissions reporting in 2026 should review their climate disclosure policies to ensure consistency with similar policies in Europe and the UK.

Mar 7, 2024 | lexology.com | Samuel B. Boxerman |Justin Savage |Caleb Bowers |Aaron Flyer

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced that it will hold a public workshop to discuss amendments to its Heavy-Duty (HD) Engine and Vehicle Omnibus (Omnibus) Regulation. The amendments have been proposed following extensive discussion between CARB and the Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) during 2023, which culminated in CARB agreeing to revise its heavy-duty vehicle emission standards to align more closely with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency standards.

Mar 5, 2024 | lexology.com | Samuel B. Boxerman |Maureen Gorsen |Caleb Bowers

California agencies issued a public notice that they will hold a workgroup to answer questions and engage with stakeholders on the agencies’ latest vapor intrusion guidance. The workgroup comes following years of confusion among stakeholders regarding the agencies’ application of draft guidance for addressing vapor intrusion, including during site cleanup and redevelopment.

Aug 29, 2023 | lexology.com | Maureen Gorsen |Samuel B. Boxerman |Caleb Bowers

On August 23, 2023, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) published additional guidance for the implementation of Clean Truck Check requirements under its Heavy Duty Inspection/Maintenance regulation. The requirements build on implementation guidance issued in June and set deadlines to achieve compliance with certain requirements beginning by December 31, 2023.

Mar 16, 2023 | lexology.com | Samuel B. Boxerman |Aaron Flyer |Caleb Bowers

On Wednesday, March 8, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed more stringent effluent limitations guidelines and standards for coal-fired power plants, which it estimates will cost $200 million annually while reducing pollutant discharges by approximately 584 million pounds per year.