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FTC Releases Revised Green Guides

Best Practices Construction Law

After nearly five years of deliberations, the Federal Trade Commission has released its revised " Green Guides ," which are aimed at environmental marketing claims. A draft of the revised guidelines was published for public comment almost two years ago. The Green Guides are not agency rules or regulations.

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2018 IgCC is Not in Use Anywhere. A Detailed Analysis of Why?

Green Building Law Update

The drafting process was widely criticized resulting in a document that has never been enacted anywhere, and likely should not ever be adopted as code. The reworked provisions for construction and plans for operation , now combined in chapter 10, are much more than systems commissioning. Sec 901.4.1.4. Sec 1001.3.2

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2018 IgCC – A Fast Paced Deep Dive

Green Building Law Update

The materials and resources provisions are greatly expanded upon, including that it will now be the law that a minimum of 10 different products installed in the building project at the time of issuance of certificate of occupancy must have EPDs. Sec 901.4.1.4. Sec 1001.3.2

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You Should Comment on the SEC’s Transformative Proposed ESG Rule

Green Building Law Update

Securities and Exchange Commission issued a long awaited proposed new ESG rule to mandate climate risk disclosures by public companies and other businesses in their supply chains. We are drafting comments to the SEC on behalf of clients to the proposed, “The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors” rule.

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Jerry Brown fired the two state regulators who had overseen a 70 percent decline in state drilling permits since 2008, a notable turnaround for a state leader who in his first stint as governor in the 1970s pioneered many of California’s landmark environmental protection statutes. Last year, CA Gov.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Check throw regulator and spring assembly for tightness. building operating manual, controls as-built drawings, commissioning reports, re-commissioning reports) 7. Check operation of all relays, pilot valves, and pressure regulators. Verify correct main line pressure leaving the main line air regulator.

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LEED can Mitigate Legal Risks in ESG Disclosures

Green Building Law Update

Securities and Exchange Commission is conducting an investigation requiring selected companies to articulate their basis for ESG disclosures. Green Building Council’s LEED certification, companies can mitigate their legal risk while still being responsive to the trend of more environmental ESG disclosure.”.

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