SCOTUS strikes down WOTUS significant nexus test; Sackett decision issued

May 25, 2023

The Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision on the Sackett v. EPA case today, unanimously rejecting the use of the significant nexus test to determine Clean Water Act (CWA) jurisdiction. The Sacketts of Idaho asked the Supreme Court to …

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EPA proposed settlement

May 11, 2023

On April 21, 2023, EPA issued public comments on a proposed settlement agreement with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF). The settlement is the latest development in CBF’s 2020 lawsuit filed with Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and the District …

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USDA: Salmonella an adulterant in certain chicken products

May 11, 2023

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has proposed that breaded stuffed raw chicken products be considered adulterated if they contain more than small amounts of Salmonella. FSIS cited estimates by the Centers for Disease …

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UEP weighs in on plant-based milk alternatives

April 27, 2023

Plant-based products that imitate animal products should be required to disclose their nutrient shortfalls and be labeled “imitation,” UEP said in comments filed with the Food and Drug Administration. FDA is taking comments on a …

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Congress rejects the Biden WOTUS Rule, veto expected

April 6, 2023

A bipartisan 53-43 majority of the U.S. Senate voted on March 29 to join the House in rejecting the Biden Administration’s Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule. This vote on a joint resolution of disapproval …

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