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Supreme Court to Decide Case That Could Redefine Boundaries of Judicial and Environmental Review of Federal Permit Applications

When a federal agency applies for a permit, has it made a “final” decision that courts can review, or is it just one step in a longer regulatory process? And to what extent do the environmental review requirements of one...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

Massachusetts Finalizes Clean Energy Siting and Permitting Rules

After more than a year of hard work by regulators and stakeholders, Massachusetts has finalized the bulk of the regulations needed to implement the siting and permitting reforms enacted in the 2024 Climate Act. These...more

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Senators Introduce REWIRE Act of 2026 to Address Electric Grid Capacity and Planning

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On March 2, 2026, U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R‑PA) and Peter Welch (D‑VT) introduced the Reconductoring Existing Wires for Infrastructure Reliability and Expansion (REWIRE) Act of 2026, a bipartisan bill that would modify...more

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EPA's Proposed Rule Signals Rollback of Chemical Safety Requirements as Key Questions Remain

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The Risk Management Program (RMP) regulations under Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) require facilities using certain toxic or flammable substances to develop and submit a risk management plan to the U.S....more

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Regulatory Realignment: How Policy Shifts Are Accelerating Energy Infrastructure Development

Federal energy regulators are assuming expanded roles as the administration prioritizes energy dominance and infrastructure development to meet unprecedented power demand. FERC Chairman Laura Swett has vowed to expedite data...more

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Food and Beverage News and Trends - March 2026

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This regular publication by DLA Piper lawyers focuses on helping clients navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and regulatory landscape...more

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Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming: Recent EU Developments

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The European Commission has adopted a delegated act setting out certification methodologies for permanent carbon removals....more

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CARB Adopts Initial Regulation as Implementation of Climate Reporting Program Continues

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Tracy Lawrence knew it back in 1996 and we know it too: “Time marches on” and the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) is proceeding with the implementation of California’s climate reporting laws. After hosting three...more

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DOE’s Energy Star Takeover and Lawsuit Suggest Potential Shift in Trump Administration’s Approach to Appliance Efficiency

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Key Takeaways - What Happened? Even as the Trump administration presses forward with an aggressive deregulatory agenda for appliance efficiency standards, two recent developments provide evidence that the U.S. Department...more

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Department of the Interior Finalizes NEPA Procedures

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Over the past year, federal agencies have been reshaping their procedures for environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) in response to several major legal developments....more

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Why Capital Markets Still Demand Methane Data Despite EPA Rollbacks

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EPA’s latest move is straightforward on paper, but it is critical not to misinterpret its true impact. The agency finalized a rule extending the deadline for the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) for Reporting Year...more

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The Shareholder Proposal Exclusion Risk Is Real: Two More Lawsuits Filed

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For the proxy season, we are now at a total of five lawsuits filed after Rule 14a-8(j) notices were sent to the SEC, as two new lawsuits were filed since I last blogged that two of these lawsuits had settled (with the company...more

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Supreme Court Poised to Revisit NEPA and RCRA

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Takeaways - On March 9, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari in Department of the Air Force v. Prutehi Guahan, a case that asks whether the Air Force’s submission of a Resource Conservation and Recovery Act...more

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Stormwater Enforcement: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Order/Assessment Addressing Evansville Ready Mix...

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (“TDEC”) issued a December 17th Director’s Order and Assessment (“Order”) to Morgan Ready Mix LLC (“Morgan”) addressing alleged violation of failure to obtain coverage...more

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Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Annual Results: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Fiscal Year 2025 Report

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) has released a report titled: Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Annual Results Report - Fiscal Year 2025 (“Report”)....more

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Can the Administration Persuade States Not to Bring Climate Litigation?

Last year, the United States sued the State of Michigan, seeking a preemptive court order preventing Michigan from filing suit against firms in the “fossil fuel industry”.  Michigan moved to dismiss, arguing that the case was...more

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State Legislators Contemplate Policy Tools to Mitigate Wildfire Risk After a Warm, Dry Winter

For much of the American West, this winter has been historically warm and dry. Due to the resulting snow drought, many experts are predicting an intense wildfire season in Colorado and across the West more broadly. Colorado...more

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California Advances Climate Disclosure Regulations

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At a public hearing held February 26, 2026, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved a resolution to adopt initial regulations implementing California’s landmark climate reporting and disclosure laws, the Climate...more

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Energy Law: Month in Review - February 2026

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Welcome to Dorsey’s Energy Law: Month in Review. We provide this update to our clients to identify significant developments in the previous month. ...more

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Second District Court of Appeal Affirms Judgment in California’s First Comprehensive Groundwater Adjudication

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On March 5, 2026, the Second District Court of Appeal issued an opinion in Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition v. Ventura County Water Works District No. 1, et al., Case No. B330837, affirming the trial court’s judgment...more

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Water Supply Assessments Under CEQA: Vallejo v. American Canyon Clarifies What Must (and Need Not) be Included

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On January 14, 2026, a California Court of Appeal upheld the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) certified by the City of American Canyon (American Canyon) and the accompanying water supply assessment (WSA) in City of Vallejo...more

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Minnesota Updates Its PFAS Reporting System

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) announced on February 28, 2026, that it has updated the online system for reporting products containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the PFAS...more

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The Supreme Court Update - March 9, 2026

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On March 9, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States granted certiorari in one case: Department of the Air Force v. Prutehi Guahan, No. 25-579: This case addresses the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976...more

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In the Know: The Clean Beauty Trend Becomes State Law

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When Congress enacted the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act in 2022, MoCRA was hailed as a sweeping overhaul of the Food and Drug Administration’s cosmetic safety and quality standards. Yet, years later, MoCRA has...more

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Dept of Interior Proposes Revisions to Rules Licensing Producers of Governing Offshore O&G

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On March 5, 2026, the Dept. of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) issued a pre-publication copy of proposed amendments to financial assurance rules governing the licensing of exploration...more

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