Lead Contamination in Drinking Water and EPA Regulations

The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing a 10-year timeline for water utilities to replace all lead-containing lines to minimize the risk of lead-contaminated water. The debate is heating up over whether the proposed rules go too far or not far enough.

Denka Performance Elastomer facing shutdown over emissions deadline

Denka Performance Elastomer in Louisiana faces potential shutdown due to a 90-day deadline to reduce emissions set by the Biden administration, sparking a legal battle and environmental controversy.

Legal Challenges to Biden Administration's Chemical Plant Regulations

The Biden administration faces legal challenges over regulations targeting chemical plants, with critics arguing the rules will harm the economy. Denka Performance Elastomer plans to sue the EPA over emissions regulations. EPA's rules impact 218 chemical manufacturing facilities, aiming to reduce cancer-linked emissions. The American Chemistry Council warns of implications for various industries if the regulations are enforced.