DOE energy conservation investigations *

USA - October 3 2012
Businesses may be facing exposure on the basis of practices believed to be lawful for the last 35 years.

Co-authors: Sean M. Whyte, Maureen Gorsen, William B. Anaya, Stephanie D. Clouston, Bruce Pasfield.

EPA considering safe harbor for renewable biofuel purchasers *

USA - August 27 2012
In the wake of a recent spate of RIN fraud cases involving a reported 140 million invalid RIN (renewable identification number) credits, EPA is considering revisions to the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS2) program that would provide greater clarity for obligated parties (oil companies that refine and import gasoline and diesel).

What will be industry’s costs to implement California’s new safer consumer product regulations? *

USA - July 27 2012
On July 27, 2012, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control proposed stringent “Safer Consumer Products” regulations to implement California’s Green Chemistry program.

Co-authors: Maureen Gorsen, Marisa E. Blackshire, Elise N. Paeffgen, Ward L. Benshoof.