Environment Reporter: Current Developments Index-Summary

BACTERIA

– Drinking water, assumptions in coliform rule revision, 686; EPA hears views on rule, guidance, 1075; proposal to use E. coli standard, 1366; proposed rule, 1591; preparation of draft guidance, 1766; technical discussions on detection scheduled, 1892

BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

– N.Y. regulations to control invasive species upheld (N.Y. App. Div.), 345

BANKRUPTCY

– Behr Dayton Thermal Systems VOC Plume site, proposed settlement (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.), 1699
– Brownfields, GM properties

– – Cleanup plan (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.), 2070; proposed settlement, 2361; lodging of consent decrees, 2852
– – Federal investment, 1132; Buick City approved by EPA for cleanup, 1188; negotiations on division of trust fund, 1360

– Chemical industry, Lyondell Chem. hazardous waste cleanup settlement proposal (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.), 739
– Chemtura settlement proposal (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.), 1938; Gowanus Canal cleanup, 2254
– Coal mining, suspension of Lehigh Coal's permit, 1263
– Hydrocarbon plume cleanup, compliance cost liability (U.S., rev sought), 486; (briefing extension), 1467; (rev den), 2255
– Libby Asbestos Site

– – Cleanup, records of decision, 1062
– – Injury claims against Mont. for failure to warn (3rd Cir.), 168

– Oil and gas industry, hazardous waste liability avoidance (3d Cir.), 17
– Packaging maker, Superfund settlement agreement (Bankr. Del.), 2460
– Titanium dioxide manufacturing, settlement of pollution charges (S.D. Ga.), 2216
– Tronox, proposed settlement on cleanups in 22 states (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.), 2629

BASEL CONVENTION

– Electronic waste

– – Export to developing countries, EPA push for bill limiting, 1307; GAO recommendations to EPA, 1827
– – Stewardship program, NRDC endorsement, 333

– Harmonization of U.S. standards, final rule, 14; publication, 121

BATTERIES

– Hazardous materials transportation, Outlook 2010, SplRpt (1/22/10) S–52
– Hybrid and electric vehicles, predicted growth in U.S. market share, 1575
– Importers and exporters, confidential information identification, 1762
– Recycling

– – Rechargeables, N.Y. law, 2819
– – SCAQMD emissions standard, 2539

BAYS

– Barnegat Bay, draft discharge permit for Oyster Creek nuclear power plant, 133; Exelon agrees to shut down, 2819
– Chesapeake Bay

See CHESAPEAKE BAY

– San Francisco Bay restoration

See LEGISLATION, FEDERAL, S 3539

– San Joaquin Bay, restoration plan, 2817

BEACHES

See also COASTAL ZONES
– Closings, stormwater runoff as major cause, 1708
– Restoration

– – Erosion control project not taking of property (U.S., aff'd), 1370
– – Litigation, Outlook 2010, SplRpt (1/22/10) S–33

– Water monitoring grants, 122

BENZENE (71-43-2)

– Coke manufacturing, EPA enforcement actions at N.Y. plant, 283; EPA finding as major source, 2242
– Natural gas production, levels in Barnett Shale area, Tex., 295
– Refinery emissions

– – Storage tank controls, revised settlement (E.D. Mich.), 745
– – Tex. release, EPA investigation, 2112

BENZO[a]PYRENE (50-32-8)

– Drinking water, Cal. public health goal, 2157

BIODIVERSITY

– Genetic resource sharing, international agreement, 2472
– Geoengineering moratorium, international preservation plan, 2456

BIOFUELS

– Aviation fuels

– – Boeing-China partnership on development, agreements, 1233
– – DOD-industry development plan, 672

– Biomass energy

– – Clean energy standard

See LEGISLATION, FEDERAL, S 20

– – Crop development, financial assistance program proposed rule, 265; notice of establishment, 2408; USDA endorsement, 2409
– – Development, Colo. governor signs bill, 1321
– – Electricity generation compares unfavorably with coal power, Mass. study, 1324
– – GHG emissions

– – – Inventory, petition for inclusion, 1757
– – – Regulation, EPA plans to resolve complaints, 1507; EPA working on response to concerns, 2511; guidance planned for Jan., 2567

– – Incinerator emission standards, opposition to inclusion, 1983
– – Mass. economic incentives, 2159
– – Trees, N.C. approval, 2337; notice of appeal, 2596

– Canola biodiesel, life-cycle GHG emissions, 1695
– Cellulosic, DOE reverse auction to provide financial incentives, 1645
– Ethanol

See ETHANOL (64-17-5)

– Naval fleets, Navy-USDA MOU on development, 209
– Renewable fuels standard

– – Cellulosic biofuel, proposal sets lower target than required in law, 1569; OMB review complete, 2618; final rule, 2677
– – Environmental groups challenge final rule (D.C. Cir.), 1181
– – Land use considerations, ethanol group opposition, 936
– – Meat industry challenge (D.C. Cir.), 1232
– – OMB review of final rule, 11; issuance, 257; publication, 668
– – Outlook 2010, SplRpt (1/22/10) S–11
– – Retroactive mandates, industry challenge (D.C. Cir.), 2120; rejection of challenge, 2847
– – State opt-out, Inhofe plans for bill, 1459

– Tax credits, CBO report on varying costs, 1577

BIOSOLIDS

– Land application, Cal. county ban (U.S., rev sought), 635; (briefs filed), 948; county files brief, 1072; (rev den), 1248
– Poultry waste, tribal motion to intervene in natural resource damage action properly denied (10th Cir.), 2215
– Use as fertilizer, pollution exclusion (D. Me.), 2572

BIOTECHNOLOGY

– Litigation, Outlook 2010, SplRpt (1/22/10) S–33

BIRTH DEFECTS

– Cal./federal investigation in Kettleman City, 289

BLS

See LABOR STATISTICS BUREAU (BLS)

BOILERS AND INDUSTRIAL FURNACES (BIFs)

– NESHAP

– – Energy efficiency as compliance tool, 2728
– – Outlook 2010, SplRpt (1/22/10) S–5
– – Proposed rule, expectation, 773; EPA proposals, 973; hearings set, 1224; comment period extension, additional hearings, 1287; environmental justice analysis, 1288; industry comments, 1349; fuel loophole, 1399; comment period extension, 1629; congressional concerns about economic impact, 1814; industry groups on feasibility of meeting proposed standards, 1981; paper industry comments on economic impact, 1985; delay of rules to consider additional emissions data, 2173; criticism of industry job loss estimates, 2447; proposed limits may be too stringent, 2669; state and local regulators on industry cost claims, 2728
– – Rulemaking deadline, motion for delay (D.D.C.), 2726
– – State permit applications under MACT, EPA clarification proposal, 718; comment period extension, 926; state regulator comments, 1222

– Nickel emissions, New York City air quality assessment, 1261
– Solid waste definition, EPA proposed rule, 975; tire industry opposition, 1578; potential classification of some fuels as waste, 1880; cement kiln industry objections, 1982; opposition to application of standards to biomass fuels, 1983; delay of rules to consider additional emissions data, 2173

BOLIVIA

– Kyoto successor opposition, announcement of separate summit, 830

BOTTLED WATER

– Chicago tax ordinance (Ill. App. Ct.), 2480
– DEHP, comment period on proposed standard, 795

BRIBERY

– Permits, sentencing of N.C. businessmen (E.D.N.C.), 394

BRICK MANUFACTURERS

– MACT hammer, EPA clarification proposal, 718; comment period extension, 926; state regulator comments, 1222

BROWNFIELDS

– Area-wide planning grants

– – Federal pilot program

– – – Renewable energy facilities, 741
– – – Webinar, 792

– – New Jersey program, 898

– ARRA funds, EPA allocations, 435
– Auto salvage, lead contamination evidence circumstantial (N.D. Ind.), 422
– Clean energy generation incentives

See LEGISLATION, FEDERAL, S 3329

– Due diligence

– – Carbon footprint and energy use component, 899
– – Inquiry rule, comments, 614
– – Vapor intrusion, ASTM standard, 895; encroachment screening, revised standard, 942

– Eligibility, Lighthouse Pointe Property Assoc. development project (N.Y.), 449
– EPA FY2011 budget proposal, Jackson testimony at Senate hearing, 435
– GM bankruptcy

– – Cleanup plan (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.), 2070; lodging of consent decrees, 2852
– – Federal investment in properties, 1132; Buick City approved by EPA for cleanup, 1188; negotiations on division of trust fund, 1360

– Grants

– – Application guidelines, revision, 1415
– – Area-wide planning

See Area-wide planning grants, this heading

– – Assessment funding, report, 2574
– – Economically disadvantaged communities, awards, 2367
– – New York City program, 898
– – Reauthorization of federal program

See LEGISLATION, FEDERAL, HR 5310

– – Renewable energy facility development

See LEGISLATION, FEDERAL, S 3374

– – Response programs grants, deadlines, 2575

– Metric for cleanup process, EPA revision, 547; Integrated Cleanup Initiative draft implementation plan, 2747
– New York City cleanup program, agreement with state, 1849
– Outlook 2010, SplRpt (1/22/10) S–22
– Productive use potential, U.S. Conf. of Mayors report, 1365
– Real estate market uncertain, transactions occurring slowly, 841
– Renewable energy facilities

– – Area-wide planning grants

See Area-wide planning grants, this heading

– – Grant program establishment

See LEGISLATION, FEDERAL, S 3374

– – N.C. law, 1850
– – RE-Powering America's Land Initiative, draft management plan, 2299
– – Site selection for suitability studies, 421

– Revolving loans, supplemental funds, 551
– Vapor intrusion

– – Due diligence, ASTM standard, 895; encroachment screening, revised standard, 942
– – Liability minimization strategies, attorney on, 1188
– – Toxicity, EPA guidance under development, 895

BUDGET, U.S.

See also specific agencies and departments
– San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, federal FY2011 proposal, 304
– Spending freeze

See LEGISLATION, FEDERAL, HR 3082

– White House performance priorities, 305