News & Events

Through Roux’s News & Events, we share relevant industry news, regulatory updates, upcoming webinars and conferences, articles published by our experts, corporate social responsibility events, monthly newsletters, project and market sector information, and much more. Browse through our latest posts below.

CERCLA Divisibility: Clear & Comprehensive Requirements

December 13, 2023
A new ruling lays out with clarity what it takes to be successful with claims of Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) divisibility. For contaminated sites, CERCLA allows the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to hold each...
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Complimentary Webinar: Lead is Back! Updates on New Exposure Issues, Regulations, & Litigation

January 18, 2024
Lead (Pb) has been an occupational and environmental chemical of concern for hundreds of years. Now, it's back on the minds of litigators and regulators. We will investigate the science related to lead toxicology, biomonitoring, and human health risk; review emerging exposure issues; and examine occupational, product, and environmental regulations/litigation trends.
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PM2.5 Source Forensics: Background, Studies, & Publications

December 06, 2023
PM2.5 Source Forensics: Background, Studies, & Publications Addressing the Complexity in Deconvoluting Sources of Ambient Fine Particles Regulatory and public health agencies have recently focused on reducing community exposure to ambient fine particles (particles with a mean diameter of less...
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How is Environmental Justice being evaluated near you?

March 21, 2023
Following recent federal activity, environmental justice (EJ) requirements are being incorporated into legislation and regulations across the country. To date, over half of the 50 states have published a written commitment to environmental justice; however, many of these states default...
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White House Proposes New Water Pollution Standards for Power Plants

March 16, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Biden-Harris administration announced a proposal on March 8, 2023, that would set stronger limits on wastewater pollutants from coal-fired power plants in the US. Under the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposal, the new standards...
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Ash Pond Newsletter: January 2023

February 22, 2023
The following is a collection of ash pond news from January 2023. Our intent is to provide you with important news pieces to help inform your business decisions and keep you up to date about the coal and ash pond...
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