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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Flooding

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Dam Collapse/Flooding: Federal Appellate Court Addresses Whether Michigan Counties' Efforts to Preserve Lake Depth Constitute a...

The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (“Sixth Circuit”) in a June 20th Opinion addressed a taking issue arising out of flooding due to a dam collapse. See  Bruneau v. Midland County, et al., No. 23-1761. ...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update 5.10.24

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Monday finalized tougher methane reporting standards that could increase the number of oil and gas companies that must pay fees for excess methane emissions....more

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New Case Law Update: Mountain Valleys, Chevron Deference and a Long-Awaited Resolution on the Sacketts’ Small Lot

This is a brief roundup of recent federal court environmental and regulatory law decisions from the federal courts over the past few months, including the much anticipated ruling in Sackett, et ux., v, Environmental...more

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A Court-Side Seat: Permit Shields, Hurricane Harvey and the Decriminalization of “Incidental Taking”

This is a brief review of some of the significant environmental (and administrative law decisions) released the past few weeks. THE U.S. SUPREME COURT - On April 22, 2021, the Court decided two important administrative law...more

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Yazoo Backwater Area Pumps Project: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Sued for Failing to Issue 404 Veto

The environmental organization Earthjustice filed a Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief (“Complaint”) in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia against the United States Environmental...more

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Addressing Climate Change in Due Diligence for Real Estate Transactions

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Climate change is expected to have a significant impact on existing real estate. According to a government assessment, by 2050 up to $106 billion of United States real estate will be below sea level....more

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EPA Proposes Changes to the Multisector General Permit That Will Affect Oil and Gas Extraction Permittees

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a draft Multisector General Permit (MSGP) under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program for stormwater discharges related to industrial...more

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Needs to Improve Emergency Planning Resources During Future Disasters: Office of Inspector...

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) issued a report on December 16th titled: EPA Needs to Improve Its Emergency Planning to Better Address Air Quality Concerns...more

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Asbestos NESHAP/Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality Request for a No Action Assurance: U.S. Environmental Protection...

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) granted an Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) request for a No Action Assurance (“Assurance”) related to the provisions of the Asbestos National...more

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Environmental Notes - April 2019

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In January of 2018, the Virginia State Air Pollution Control Board (“Air Board”) published a proposed rule to establish a CO2 emissions cap and trade program in Virginia (the “Original Proposal”). The regulations set an...more

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Addressing Climate Change in Due Diligence for Real Estate Transactions

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On November 23, 2018, the United States government released Volume II of its Fourth National Climate Assessment. The report assesses the effects of the expected rise in sea levels resulting from global climate change,...more

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Hurricanes and Flooding: Surely EPA Regulations are Suspended?!

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It seems to happen every year. A natural disaster disrupts fall football season, and interstates are full of evacuees gobbling up hotel rooms and squatting in the nearest safety zones. In those times, no one ever thinks of...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - February 2017 #4

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Environmental and Policy Focus - Governor Brown wants to spend nearly $450 million on flood control following dam emergency - Sacramento Bee - Feb 24 - After successfully appealing to the Trump...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - February 2017 #3

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Environmental and Policy Focus - Scott Pruitt confirmed to lead EPA - Los Angeles Times - Feb 17 - President Donald Trump’s nominee to run the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a climate-change...more

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Real Estate Alert - New Jersey Enacts New Rebuilding Rules In Response To Superstorm Sandy

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The impact of Superstorm Sandy on New Jersey was enormous: nearly 346,000 housing units either destroyed or damaged and 190,000 businesses affected. Sandy demonstrated just how vulnerable to damage much of the low-lying areas...more

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