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Maryland is First State to Legislate Permitted Use of PFAS

Green Building Law Update

Prior to the just concluded session of the Maryland legislature, the State’s laws and regulations were silent with regard to PFAS chemicals including PFOA. At worst, Maryland could have been criticized along with the Federal government and other states, for failing to regulate PFAS as a hazardous substance. It passed legislation (.

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

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Environmental laws provide the backbone for permitting and reporting requirements on construction projects, while a wide variety of state and municipal laws impose even stricter rules. In construction, environmental regulations generally focus on stormwater, waste disposal, hazardous waste handling, and air quality.

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Court Blows Away Permits for Wind Turbine Eagle Kills

Green Building Law Update

Fish and Wildlife Service rule allowing 30 year permits to “take” bald and golden eagles. On September 11, 2009, FWS issued regulations for the first time that “authorize limited take of bald eagles. The 2009 regulations themselves included but a few references to wind turbines. On August 11, a federal court set aside the U.S.

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Court Blows Away Permits for Wind Turbine Eagle Kills

Green Building Law Update

Fish and Wildlife Service rule allowing 30 year permits to “take” bald and golden eagles. On September 11, 2009, FWS issued regulations for the first time that “authorize limited take of bald eagles. ” The 2009 regulations themselves included but a few references to wind turbines. and golden eagles.,

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Zoning Regulations Pose Challenges for Regional Builders, but Three Female-Led Projects May Help

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Zoning Regulations Pose Challenges for Regional Builders, but Three Female-Led Projects May Help. These trailblazing women are digitizing zoning codes and regulations to help builders create more affordable housing. Regulations. Regulations. Mon, 07/11/2022 - 10:22. Codes + Standards. Building Technology.

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Supreme Court Permits Some Limits on Carbon Regulation

ENR Construction

Nation''s top court places some limitations on carbon regulations for powerplants and refineries under two Clean Air Act program, but permits greenhouse regulation under other sections of the law.

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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

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This includes analyzing factors such as zoning regulations, transportation access, and market demand. After acquiring the property, the developer must design and plan the project, considering factors such as building codes and zoning regulations, the intended use of the property, and the target market.