Sally Mordi

Jun 29, 2023 | mondaq.com | Seth A. Goldberg |Sally Mordi |Chris Yeatman

The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (FRA) amended the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA),1 in an effort to streamline permitting of "major federal actions." It has been nearly 50 years since NEPA was last amended.2 The NEPA amendments reflect bipartisan recognition that the NEPA process had become uncertain, hindering completion of important infrastructure projects.3 The amendments codify some existing practices, narrow the scope of actions subject to NEPA, introduce process reforms...

Jun 29, 2023 | mondaq.com | Seth A. Goldberg |Sally Mordi

On May 26, 2023, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) released a proposed rule1 (the Proposal) to amend its regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) applicable to new chemicals and significant new uses. EPA asserts the Proposal is intended to align the regulations with the new chemicals review provisions in the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (Lautenberg Act), enacted on June 22, 2016. Comments are due by July 25, 2023.

Jun 13, 2023 | steptoe.com | Seth Goldberg |Sally Mordi |Chris Yeatman

Chris Yeatman focuses his practice on complex litigation issues related to chemicals and life sciences. Chris's practice makes use of his background in environmental consulting, with experience conducting environmental site investigations and ensuring compliance with federal regulations for clients including the military, oil and gas industries, and industrial manufacturers. He has assisted in litigation involving products liability, toxic tort, natural resource damages, and class action claims.