EPA Takes Enforcement Action Against 16 Businesses for Alleged Violations of the Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule

On November 14, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced 16 enforcement actions for alleged violations of its Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule, which governs construction activities that disturb lead-based paint.  The Rule, which took effect in 2010, requires that contractors who work on pre-1978 dwellings and child-occupied facilities be trained to use lead-safe…
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SC Isolated Wetlands and Carolina Bays Task Force Indicates Preference for Protection Through Conservation Easements

The SC Isolated Wetlands and Carolina Bays Task Force, created by the South Carolina General Assembly in June of this year to review and study isolated wetlands and make findings and recommendations, met on Tuesday, November 13.  The Task Force indicated it prefers to protect the Carolina Bays and isolated wetlands through conservation easements instead…
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