Category: EHS Management

Election Impact: How Will it Affect Environmental Compliance for Employers?

BLR’s Clare Condon, Managing Editor, Environmental, explains where the 2012 presidential candidates stand on topics related to environmental compliance, such as climate change, the Clean Air Act, energy, and EPA regulations–and what employers may be able to expect based on whether Barack Obama or Mitt Romney is elected president.

Election 2012: Where Do the Candidates Stand on NEPA?

Where do the candidates’ stand on EHS issues? Issue: National Environmental Policy Act By Elizabeth Dickinson, J.D. BLR Legal Editor ldickinson@blr.com Barack Obama: Supports and wants to “modernize and reinvigorate” NEPA as it provides transparency and accountability in federal decisions on the environment. The While House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) refers to NEPA as […]

Election 2012: Where Do the Candidates Stand on ANWR?

Where do the candidates stand on EHS issues?   Issue: Oil Production – ANWR By Nancy W. Teolis, J.D., BLR Expert nteolis@blr.com Barack Obama: Opposes drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) and is “committed to balancing environmental protection with development that means preserving sensitive public lands from exploration, like the Arctic National Wildlife […]

Election 2012: Where Do the Candidates Stand on Climate Change?

Where do the candidates stand on EHS issues?   Issue: Climate Change By Timothy P. Fagan, BLR Air Expert tfagan@blr.com   Barack Obama: Will continue efforts to reduce carbon pollution and combat climate change.  In his speech at the 2012 Democratic National Convention, the President stated “my plan will continue to reduce the carbon pollution […]