AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSuperfund PFAS Win: A D.C. Circuit panel upheld EPA’s move to treat PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under CERCLA, keeping polluters on the hook for cleanup costs and release reporting. State vs. Federal Power: Texas, Nebraska and other GOP-led states asked a Sacramento federal court to block California’s disposable-plastics ban, arguing California can’t impose its rules nationwide. PFAS Enforcement Ripple: The same court fight underscores how CERCLA designations can shift liability to companies and communities. Wildfire/Heat Reality Check: New reporting highlights how extreme heat and wildfire risk are intensifying across the U.S. and abroad, with record temperatures and longer fire seasons. Roadless Rule Fight: The U.S. Forest Service is moving to rescind the Roadless Rule, with conservationists warning it could worsen wildfire and habitat loss. Energy & Jobs: Forge Nano broke ground on expanded battery manufacturing in North Carolina, aiming to boost domestic cell capacity for defense and critical markets. Northern Border Hiring: CBP announced a recruitment webinar for officer roles along the northern border. Alaska Crash: A charter plane crash killed eight people at a remote radar site in western Alaska.
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