Attorneys tell court in Jan. 18 brief that mandate is legal under US procurement law to insure "economical and efficient" contracting, but Cincinnati appeals court panel rejected argument on Jan. 5, despite strong dissent from Chief Justice. That court also is weighing merits of OSHA vaccine rule for large contractors, not in effect now under new US Supreme Court order.
High court will decide Biden challenge to Washington state's coverage expansion for Hanford contractor workers related to illnesses claimed from exposure to major toxics
Energy Transfer Ohio line faces $40M federal fine for fuel dumped in drill mud, and Cheniere Oklahoma line could be penalized for construction debris left on private land; commissioners debate more rigorous agency scrutiny of environmental and climate change impacts in project approvals.
Agency will allow a Trump-era rule to take effect but also will propose new steps to clarify actions and boost funding to meet Biden goal of replacing 100% of nation’s lead service pipes.
Public health worries, particularly in environmental justice communities, are behind the proposed review of manufacturing limits in federal consent decree.