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An Alaska-sized land conservation decision that may nonetheless be news to you

In the last week of August, the Biden administration finalized protection of 28 million acres of federal land and water in Alaska that is critical for birds, fish, caribou, and the communities that rely on them. That’s an...more

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A First Look at the EPA's Clean Ports Program

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean Ports Program is a $3 billion program established by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to fund zero-emission (ZE) port equipment and technology, as well as assist U.S....more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - 3.24.23 #3

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) last Tuesday proposed the first federal limits on certain PFAS compounds in drinking water, a long-awaited protection the agency said will save thousands of lives and prevent...more

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Change is Afoot: EPA Revisiting Section 401 Program

More changes are ahead for entities seeking federal authorization for projects that may impact waters of the United States. On June 9, 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) published a proposed rule that would...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - June 2022

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EPA moves to give states and tribes more power to protect water - Associated Press - June 2 - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Thursday proposed to undo a Trump-era rule limiting the power of states and...more

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Justice Department Launches Actions to Advance Environmental Justice

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Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan recently announced a series of significant actions to advance environmental justice. The U.S. Department of Justice...more

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Biden-Harris Administration Plans to Revise ‘Waters of the United States’ Definition

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In a move that is expected to expand the reach of the Clean Water Act, the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers announced their intent to revise the definition of “waters of the United States”—a...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - May 2021

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Environmental groups sue Army Corps of Engineers over pipeline permitting - The Hill – May 3 - A coalition of five environmental groups on Monday sued the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) in federal court in...more

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McGirt Update: Tax, Environmental, and Energy Implications

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Three months on from the Supreme Court’s decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma, the fallout is becoming increasingly clear in Oklahoma. On July 9, 2020, the Supreme Court issued its opinion in McGirt, ruling that most of the eastern...more

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EPA Finalizes Comprehensive Changes to its CWA Water Quality Certifications Rule

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The EPA promulgated, by publication in the Federal Register, the Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification Rule that updates and clarifies the substantive and procedural requirements for water quality certification under...more

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EPA Proposes Withdrawal of Maine Fish Consumption Water Quality Standards

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EPA also approves revisions to Maine’s water quality standards - On November 6, 2019 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued public notice of a proposed action to withdraw its February 2, 2015 decision that...more

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EPA And The Corps Propose To Add Years To “Effective” Applicability Date Of WOTUS Rule

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule that would add an applicability date two years in the future to the Obama-era Waters of the United...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights - October 2017 #4

EPA to Restrict Scientific Advisers Who Get Agency Grants - "Pruitt did not say how restrictive the policy would be. But it has the potential to greatly reduce the body of expert scientists who could serve on the boards...more

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Initial Wave of Environmental, Energy Changes Under the Trump Administration

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In the initial week of the Trump Administration, a lot has happened and more changes are planned. Here are the highlights from Week One: Confirmation Hearings - Confirmation hearings were conducted for Scott Pruitt...more

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Pierce Atwood Environmental Regulatory Compliance Calendar

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NEW REGULATORY DEVELOPMENTS - Federal - - Program Requirement Revisions Related to the Public Water System Supervision Programs for Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont - EPA is giving notice that...more

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The Wind River Reservation Treatment-as-State Controversy: How Confusion Undermines Opportunities for Cooperative Governance

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Under certain statutes, tribes can exercise civil jurisdiction over non-Indians. For instance, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act allows tribes to pursue claims for natural resource...more

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