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EPA Issues New Phase I Standard Effective Immediately

Green Building Law Update

On December 30th, the Environmental Protection Agency took final action amending the “All Appropriate Inquiries Rule” to now reference ASTM International''s E1527-13 “Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process.”

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PFAS in a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment?

Green Building Law Update

PFAS is very persistent in the environment and in the human body, meaning these chemicals don’t break down, accumulating over time, and as such have been referred to ‘forever chemicals’ making them an emergent environmental catastrophe. The EPA reports, “there is evidence that exposure to PFAS can lead to adverse health outcomes.

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Will GFCI Revisions for Manufacturers Confuse the Trades?

Pro Builder

However, there has been an ongoing and drawn out exception to this norm – I’m referring to the saga of UL 943. . However, the 2015 revision unfortunately permitted differing sets of requirements for GFCI circuit breakers and for GFCI receptacles.

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constructionattorneyblog: Limitation of Liability in new AIA Document

Construction Lawyer

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. All references to "Sabo & Zahn" refer to Sabo & Zahn LLC. Limitation of Liability in new AIA Document. This is not an expansion of the architects liability as the architect would be responsible for such acts or omissions in the absence of such language.

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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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4 Factors Underwriters Consider When Issuing a Construction Bond

Levelset

By contrast, a 1,000-foot linear pipeline project in a busy area of a city might be more complicated than a 3,000-foot pipeline project in a rural area, because of unmarked utilities, permitting issues, reduced work hours, traffic considerations, and more. . GCs can also purchase subcontractor default insurance to reduce this risk.

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