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By James L. Curtis and Craig B. Simonsen

We had previously blogged on OSHA’s adoption of its new 428 page updated “Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution” rules. 79 Fed. Reg. 20316 (April 11, 2014). It has now issued an “Interim Enforcement Policy” for the new rules.

According to Dr. David Michaels, the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational…
Continue Reading OSHA Delays Compliance Date — Interim Enforcement Policy for New Rule on Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution

By Patrick D. Joyce

The United States Supreme Court today ruled that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s  (EPA) regulation of air pollution crossing state borders did not violate the Clean Air Act. Environmental Protection Agency. et al. v. EME Homer City Generation, L. P., et al., __ U.S. __ (April 29, 2014).

The High Court’s decision overturns an August…
Continue Reading Supreme Court Opinion May Compel Power Producers to Install New Control Measures or Force the Closing of Older Coal-Fired Plants

By James L. Curtis and Craig B. Simonsen

After nearly nine years since its proposed rulemaking began, including substantial controversy, hearings, and public comments, OSHA has finally adopted its 428 page updated “Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution” rules. 79 Fed. Reg. 20316 (April 11, 2014).

The existing rules, now being replaced, were originally adopted in November 1972, over 40…
Continue Reading OSHA Adopts Changes to Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Rules Nine Years After Proposed Rulemaking