EPA Explains Proposed Rule Clarifying “Waters of the U.S.”
- April 8, 2014
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April 8, 2014 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrators recently acted to explain the proposed rule clarifying the phrase “waters...
Arkansas House Delegation Introduces “Common Sense in Species Protection Act”
- April 3, 2014
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Posted April 3, 2014 The U.S. House delegation from Arkansas recently introduced legislation that would require the U.S. Fish and...
Lesser Prairie Chicken Listed as “Threatened” Under the Endangered Species Act
- April 2, 2014
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Posted April 2, 2014 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) recently announced its final listing of the lesser prairie-chicken...
Groups Voice Concern over FSMA Proposed Animal Feed Safety Rule
- April 1, 2014
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Posted April 1, 2014 The comment period for the FDA’s Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) proposed rule on “Current...
White House Announces Proposal to Reduce Methane Emissions
- April 1, 2014
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Posted April 1, 2014 On Friday, the administration announced a proposal to reduce methane emissions, including a plan to lower...
American Agricultural Law Association
- March 28, 2014
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March 28, 2014 The American Agricultural Law Association (AALA) welcomes attorneys, students, and other professionals interested in agricultural and food...
FDA Extends Comment Period for FSMA Proposed Rule
- March 26, 2014
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Posted March 26, 2014 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the comment period for a proposed rule...
EPA, Corps Announce Proposed Rule Clarifying “Waters of the U.S.” under the Clean Water Act
- March 26, 2014
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Posted March 26, 2014 Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers announced a joint proposed...
Wyoming Welder Faces EPA Fines for Building Pond
- March 19, 2014
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Posted March 19, 2014 Andy Johnson, a Wyoming welder, is facing up to $75,000 per day in fines by the...
OSHA Issues Rule on Whistleblower Protection under FSMA
- March 5, 2014
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March 5, 2014 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently published an interim final rule protecting workers who report...
States Move to Limit EPA Authority under CWA
- March 5, 2014
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Posted March 5, 2014 Florida, Texas, Alaska and 18 other states recently filed an amicus brief on behalf of the...
New Deadlines for FSMA Final Rules
- February 27, 2014
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Posted February 27, 2014 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently agreed to new deadlines for final rules for...
Water Quality Trading Network to Promote Consistency
- February 25, 2014
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Posted February 25, 2014 A coalition of government officials and environmental advocacy groups have created a national network on water...
CA Governor: Compromise Needed to Address Drought
- February 20, 2014
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Posted February 20, 2013 California Governor Jerry Brown is urging Congress to find a compromise that will benefit drought-stricken areas...
OSHA Withdraws Enforcement Memo on Grain Bin Safety
- February 14, 2014
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Posted February 14, 2014 The Department of Labor (DOL) has withdrawn an enforcement memo on grain bin safety and plans...
Lawmaker Introduces Clean Water Act Provision
- February 13, 2014
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Posted February 13, 2014 U.S. Representative Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) introduced legislation that would require oversight and inspection of chemical...
Farm Bill to Stop DOL from Acting Alone
- February 11, 2014
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Posted February 11, 2014 Provisions of the recently enacted farm bill require the Department of Labor (DOL) to consult with...
Taylor Says FDA Needs More Resources to Implement FSMA
- February 10, 2014
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Posted February 10, 2014 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) needs more resources to implement the Food Safety Modernization...
House Approves Drought Relief Bill for California
- February 10, 2014
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Posted February 10, 2014 The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to provide emergency drought relief in California, according...
Announcement: AALA Annual Conference, Member Input Needed
- February 7, 2014
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Posted February 7, 2014 The American Agricultural Law Association’s (AALA’s) 35th Annual Conference will be held October 19-21, 2014 in...
