On April 17, 2025, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) issued a proposed rule to rescind the regulatory definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This...more
4/25/2025
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Endangered Species Act (ESA) ,
Enforcement ,
Government Agencies ,
Land-Use Permits ,
Loper Bright Enterprises v Raimondo ,
National Marine Fisheries Service ,
Proposed Rules ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Statutory Interpretation ,
US Fish and Wildlife Service
In April 2023, we reported on federal efforts to streamline fusion energy regulations. At that time, the Commissioners of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) voted to approve a proposal expected to accelerate the...more
4/18/2025
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Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Sector ,
Government Agencies ,
Nuclear Fusion ,
Nuclear Regulatory Commission ,
Proposed Rules ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Renewable Energy ,
Rulemaking Process