News & Events

Through Roux’s News & Events, we share relevant industry news, regulatory updates, upcoming webinars and conferences, articles published by our experts, corporate social responsibility events, monthly newsletters, project and market sector information, and much more. Browse through our latest posts below.

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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...
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White House Proposes New Water Pollution Standards for Power Plants

March 16, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Biden-Harris administration announced a proposal on March 8, 2023, that would set stronger limits on wastewater pollutants from coal-fired power plants in the US. Under the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposal, the new standards...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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