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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

The bill also establishes liability protections for MDE and the State. It is unclear how this impacts State enforcement of these toxic groundwater contaminants through the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act as well as State liability? HB 619 Maryland law and regulations are today silent with regard to PFAS including PFOA.

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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

The bill also establishes liability protections for MDE and the State. SB 018 alters the membership of the 1994 Lead Poisoning Prevention Commission and changes and adds topics on which the commission may appoint a subcommittee. HB 619 Maryland law and regulations are today silent with regard to PFAS including PFOA.

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Will GFCI Revisions for Manufacturers Confuse the Trades?

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As with any electrical product, enhancements have been made by many reputable electrical manufacturers. In 2012, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) worked with UL and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to announce changes for GFCIs and revisions to UL 943.

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SEC Climate Risk Rule is Transformative At a Cost

Green Building Law Update

Securities and Exchange Commission voted 3 to 1 to issue a long awaited proposed new rule to mandate climate risk disclosures by public companies and other businesses in their supply chains. Last Monday, the U.S. including if a company has committed to be carbon neutral by 2030, or the like [something that is today de rigueur]).

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Green Building Data Risk as an Opportunity

Green Building Law Update

Substantial financial penalties have been recovered by the Federal Trade Commission and the 50 state attorneys general, not to mention in private civil actions. And the power utilities protect themselves from liability related to data. But make no mistake, privacy enforcement in the U.S. cities to report data to the local government.

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Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being

Pro Builder

Consider these elements of a training and awareness program to save lives, mitigate injuries, and reduce liability and costs . Simply, liability for injuries and fatalities extends to the builder under OSHA’s Multi-Employer Citation Policy, notes Edwin G. Commission and conduct safety walkthroughs. Foulke Jr.,

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Texas Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Business Relocation Tax Deduction & Exemption: Effective January 1, 2014 House Bill 500 provides authorization for a company to deduct moving expenses from its apportioned margin while calculating its franchise liability. The Fund was established by the Legislature in 1995 and is administered by the Texas Workforce Commission.

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