On April 8, 2025, New Mexico became the third state to sign into law a comprehensive ban on the use of intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer and commercial products: the “Per- and...more
As President Joseph Biden wound down his time in office, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) undertook significant efforts to finalize the regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). While it remains...more
4/7/2025
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In an executive order issued February 19, 2025, President Donald Trump instructed federal agency heads to “initiate a process to review all regulations subject to their sole or joint jurisdiction” for purposes of “rescinding...more
On January 20, President Donald Trump signed a flurry of executive orders and memorandums that will have significant implications for projects seeking federal permits and subject to review under the National Environmental...more
2/5/2025
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On January 12, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order (EO N-4-25) to suspend permitting requirements under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the California Coastal Act, with the...more
1/17/2025
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large class of synthetically created organic chemical compounds that have been at the forefront of complex environmental and legal issues in recent years. While many PFAS...more
1/14/2025
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On November 21, 2024, the U.S. EPA released a new draft framework – the Interim Framework for Advancing Consideration of Cumulative Impacts – intended to provide EPA’s employees with guidance for how they should consider...more
A year after California enacted some of the nation’s most sweeping climate disclosure laws, a United States District Court issued an important ruling related to one of several challenges to these laws. The district court...more
The 18th annual edition of the “NRD State Guide” has now been published . For nearly two decades, this Guide has provided companies, private practitioners, government officials, and researchers with a comprehensive overview...more
10/21/2024
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