The Trump administration changes course on regulatory interpretations relating to the scope of protections for endangered and threatened species and migratory birds. ...more
5/6/2025
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Endangered Species Act (ESA) ,
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Incidental Take Permits ,
Loper Bright Enterprises v Raimondo ,
Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) ,
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Trump Administration ,
US Fish and Wildlife Service
The move represents a step forward for the small modular nuclear reactor industry, but legislative uncertainty over new nuclear facilities in the US remains.
As part of long-range plans to address climate change, many...more
6/14/2023
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Clean Energy ,
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Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Final Rules ,
Nuclear Power ,
Nuclear Regulatory Commission ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Rulemaking Process
The proposal had contemplated clarifications to when short-form warnings should be used and had aimed to introduce new requirements for information about harmful chemicals.
Several amendments that the California Office...more
On August 27, 2015, the US District Court for the District of North Dakota issued a preliminary injunction against implementation of the Clean Water Rule (the Final Rule). The Final Rule defines Waters of the United States...more