The proposed rule would scale back federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act. ...more
The rule positions the Railroad Commission of Texas as the primary permitting authority over Class VI wells and could expedite CCS projects in the state....more
11/18/2025
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Energy Sector ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Final Rules ,
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Permits ,
Regulatory Authority ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Safe Drinking Water Act ,
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Underground Injection Wells
The agency’s actions have significant implications for the domestic carbon capture and storage industry.
In the same week, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took two rulemaking actions with significant...more
9/22/2025
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
IRS ,
Proposed Regulation ,
Regulatory Authority ,
Rulemaking Process ,
Safe Drinking Water Act ,
Tax Credits ,
Underground Injection Wells
On June 27, 2025, the California Office of Administrative Law (OAL) approved the amended Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) Regulation, submitted by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to the OAL on May 16, 2025....more
8/1/2025
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Amended Regulation ,
Biofuel ,
California Air Resources Board ,
CARB ,
Carbon Emissions ,
CEQA ,
Climate Change ,
Hydrogen Power ,
Low Carbon Fuel Standard ,
Proposed Legislation
The proposal could accelerate the permitting process for carbon capture and storage projects in the state.
On June 9, 2025, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signed a proposed rule that, if approved, would...more
6/16/2025
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Hazardous Waste ,
Oil & Gas ,
Permits ,
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Regulatory Authority ,
Safe Drinking Water Act ,
State and Local Government ,
Underground Injection Wells
The decision emphasizes the importance of judicial deference to agencies on NEPA and narrows the scope of environmental analyses....more
6/3/2025
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Chevron Deference ,
Energy Projects ,
Environmental Litigation ,
Judicial Deference ,
Judicial Review ,
NEPA ,
Oil & Gas ,
Regulatory Authority ,
SCOTUS ,
Statutory Interpretation
The proposal could accelerate the permitting process for projects in the state, including carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects....more
5/30/2025
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Energy Projects ,
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Hazardous Waste ,
Oil & Gas ,
Permits ,
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Regulatory Authority ,
Safe Drinking Water Act ,
State and Local Government ,
Underground Injection Wells ,
Underground Regulation
Stakeholders should stay informed as state and federal officials advance plans and policies for water conservation, water quality, and climate resilience in California....more
3/25/2025
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Delta Smelt ,
Department of Water Resources ,
Drought ,
Endangered Species ,
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) ,
Environmental Policies ,
Executive Orders ,
Groundwater ,
Incidental Take Permits ,
Infrastructure ,
PFAS ,
Reclamation ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Department of Fish and Wildlife ,
Trump Administration ,
Water ,
Water Conservation ,
Water Quality ,
Water Resources Control Board
This grant of authority could accelerate the permitting process for carbon capture and storage projects in the state.
On February 18, 2025, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved a final rule granting West...more
Stakeholders should anticipate potential delays and market impacts amid the ongoing legal challenges and the Office of Administrative Law’s recent disapproval....more
2/21/2025
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CARB ,
CEQA ,
Climate Change ,
Constitutional Challenges ,
Environmental Policies ,
Final Rules ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Low Carbon Fuel Standard ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Renewable Energy