United States

Proposed Changes to Commercial Sterilization Facilities Rule

The EPA is proposing amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Commercial Sterilization Facilities. This action is part of a residual risk and technology review and seeks public comment on potential changes to emission standards and monitoring requirements.

EPA Meeting Summaries on Commercial Sterilizers NESHAP

The EPA has posted meeting summaries related to the reconsideration of the Commercial Sterilizers NESHAP. These documents detail discussions between EPA officials and industry stakeholders, including MDMA, Sotera Health, Sterigenics, Steris, and EOSA, regarding proposed plans and recommendations.

South Carolina Measles Outbreak Update

The South Carolina Department of Public Health reported one new measles case, bringing the total outbreak count to 997. The update also provided data on age breakdown and vaccination status of cases. Vaccination is emphasized as the best prevention method.

Economic Development Administration: Streamlined Investment Assistance Terms

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) has issued a final rule removing three sections from its regulations governing investment assistance. This action streamlines the terms and conditions for investment assistance by eliminating redundant text without diminishing substantive obligations.

EDA Final Rule on Planning Investments and Economic Development Strategies

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) has issued a final rule removing a section on eligible administrative expenses from its regulations governing planning investments and economic development strategies. This change streamlines EDA's regulations by eliminating redundant language, effective March 17, 2026.

EDA Streamlines Investment Rules by Removing Unnecessary Language

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) is issuing a final rule to remove unnecessary language from its regulations governing public works and economic development investments. This action, effective March 17, 2026, aims to streamline regulations concerning bid overruns, project signs, and occupancy prior to final acceptance without altering substantive rights or obligations.

Indiana Compensation Rating Bureau v. Technology Insurance Company

The Indiana Supreme Court issued a decision in Indiana Compensation Rating Bureau v. Technology Insurance Company, affirming in part and remanding in part the case concerning reimbursement for worker's compensation insurance claims. The ruling addresses a dispute over a multi-million dollar settlement reimbursement sought by Technology Insurance Company from the Indiana Compensation Rating Bureau.

Hancock v. Martinez - Arizona Court of Appeals Decision

The Arizona Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential decision in Hancock v. Martinez. The court affirmed in part and vacated in part the lower court's order regarding parenting time, child support, and attorneys' fees, remanding for further proceedings on the attorneys' fees request.

Watkins v. Neighborhood House Charter School Foundation - Zoning Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a Superior Court decision dismissing a zoning appeal. The court found that the appellant failed to rebut the presumption of standing as an abutter. This non-precedential summary decision clarifies standing requirements in zoning disputes.

Y.F. v. E.O. - Harassment Prevention Order Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed the extension of a harassment prevention order issued against E.O. in favor of Y.F. The case involves allegations of repeated harassment and threats, including the potential distribution of intimate videos.