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What Companies Need to Know About The SEC’s Upcoming ESG & Climate Risk Disclosure Regulation

March 22, 2023

In March 2022, the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed an extensive climate disclosure regulation as part of President Biden’s overall climate risk policy. The proposal would require companies to disclose data and other information “about its direct greenhouse gas...

How is Environmental Justice being evaluated near you?

March 21, 2023

Following recent federal activity, environmental justice (EJ) requirements are being incorporated into legislation and regulations across the country. To date, over half of the 50 states have published a written commitment to environmental justice; however, many of these states default...

How low did they go? USEPA Issues Proposed MCL for PFAS in Drinking Water

March 15, 2023

Yesterday, on March 14, 2023, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) including Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals in drinking water. This includes perfluorooctanoic...

Roux to Present at AEHS West International Conference

March 15, 2023

Members of Roux's California offices will be presenting as part of the Association for Environmental Health and Sciences (AEHS) Foundation 32nd Annual International Conference on Soil, Water, Energy, and Air.

Roux Insurance Update: Regulatory Update to Vapor Intrusion Mitigation Guidance

March 14, 2023

To help keep your team up to date on current events, Roux is providing this email to summarize topics pertinent to the insurance industry that you may find useful. The San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board (SFBRWQCB) issued...

Another Busy Enforcement Year for OSHA

March 06, 2023

Helping to Control Your Liabilities as OSHA Increases Enforcement Activities This year is shaping up to be busy for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). After recording the lowest number of federal OSHA inspections in 2020, OSHA is on...