Energy & Environment — Judge orders EPA to disclose more chemical info

Presented by American Energy Action — The Environmental Protection Agency must disclose more about chemicals pending review under the Toxic Substances Control Act.

View Online Energy & Environment Energy & Environment PRESENTED BY AMERICAN ENERGY ACTION The Big Story  EPA must give more info about chemicals, judge says The Environmental Protection Agency must disclose more about chemicals pending review under the Toxic Substances Control Act. © J. David Ake, Getty Images In the ruling, D.C. district court Judge Loren AliKhan, a Biden appointee, sided with a coalition of environmental groups, including Center for Environmental Health, Defend Our Health, Natural Resources Defense Council, the Sierra Club and the Environmental Defense Fund. The groups argued that current regulations make it overly complicated for the public to obtain information.   She ruled that under the law, the EPA is required to make any nonconfidential information contained in an applicant's pre-manufacture notice (a notice that a company is going to make a new chemical) publicly available within five days. The law, she wrote, "vest[s] an enduring right to information that lasts before, during, and after any risk determination" in the same way as the Freedom of Information Act or the Federal Advisory Committee Act.   Read more at TheHill.com. Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter, we're Rachel Frazin and Zack Budryk — keeping you up to speed on the policies impacting everything from oil and gas to new supply chains. Did someone forward you this newsletter? Subscribe here. Essential Reads  How policy will affect the energy and environment sectors now and in the future: Pentagon blasts Houthis for striking oil tanker, creating 'environmental disaster' The Pentagon on Thursday blasted Houthi rebels for striking an oil tanker and creating an "environmental disaster" in the Red Sea after the merchant vessel was lit ablaze with a million barrels of crude oil on board.  Full Story Blackouts in extreme weather drive demand for cleaner backup power Software engineer Kenna Ofoegbu in Houston, Texas tries hard to keep his three kids cool during the summer and that means air conditioning.  Full Story What has worked to fight climate change? Policies where someone pays for polluting, study finds WASHINGTON (AP) — To figure out what really works when nations try to fight climate change, researchers looked at 1,500 ways countries have tried to curb heat-trapping gases. Their answer: Not many have done the job. And success often means someone has to pay a price, whether at the pump or elsewhere.  Full Story A MESSAGE FROM AMERICAN ENERGY ACTION 🚨 Tariffs Risk U.S. Solar Manufacturing! — Act now  A group of solar manufacturers wants to slap tariffs on imported solar cells, risking consumer costs and threatening highly skilled local jobs. Tell Congress to reject these tariffs. Learn more. In Other News  Branch out with a different read from The Hill: US agency links high fluoride exposure to lower IQ in kids A new government report links high fluoride exposure in drinking water to lower IQ in children. Full Story What We're Reading  News we've flagged from other outlets touching on energy issues, the environment and other topics: 'Dulce': How a sweet-smelling chemical upended life in Salinas, Puerto Rico (Grist)   Biden's historic climate record has one big problem (Vox)   Why Democrats are so quiet about climate change right now (The Washington Post) On Tap  Upcoming news themes and events we're watching: Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is slated to speak at the Democratic National Convention tonight. Vice President Harris will formally accept the Democratic nomination.  A MESSAGE FROM AMERICAN ENERGY ACTION 🚨 Tariffs Risk U.S. Solar Manufacturing! — Act now  A group of solar manufacturers wants to slap tariffs on imported solar cells, risking consumer costs and threatening highly skilled local jobs. Tell Congress to reject these tariffs. Learn more. What Others are Reading  Two key stories on The Hill right now: Stunning Harris rollercoaster reaches new apex at Democratic convention CHICAGO — Doubts surrounded Vice President Harris two months ago when Democrats, stunned by President Biden's shaky performance during a debate against former President Trump, started to panic about November.  Read more Another Russian mercenary leader has turned against Putin A little over a year ago, Yevgeny Prigozhin, Putin's former cook and the founder of the notorious Wagner private military company, launched a coup attempt that fizzled quickly. But, significantly, the Russian military and security services did nothing to stop it. They just watched — hardly a sign of their loyalty to Putin. Read more   You're all caught up. See you tomorrow!  Check out The Hill's Energy & Environment page for the latest coverage. Like this newsletter? Take a moment to view our other topical products here 📩 Privacy Policy  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe  1625 K Street NW, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20006 Copyright © 1998 - 2024 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved.

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