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EU Regulation on Deforestation-free products (EUDR): What Lies Ahead in 2026?

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In late 2025, the EU postponed the application of the EU Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products (EUDR) for the second time. Under Regulation (EU) 2025/2650, the EUDR is now scheduled to enter into application on December...more

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EPA Issues Final Rule Eliminating GHG Endangerment Finding

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On 12 February 2026, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced one of the largest deregulatory actions in US history. EPA will eliminate the 2009 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Endangerment Finding...more

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Defra’s PFAS Plan Includes Addressing PFAS Through Chemical Regulatory Actions

The United Kingdom’s (UK) Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced on February 3, 2026, that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published a PFAS Plan, a “cross-government, science-led” plan...more

Hogan Lovells

New carbon registry signals market shift in Mexico

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Mexico continues to reinforce its climate policy framework through instruments designed to expand the domestic supply of carbon credits and support national emissions reduction targets....more

Holland & Knight LLP

EPA Repeals Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Standards and the Underlying Endangerment Finding

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At a White House event with President Donald Trump on February 12, 2026, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the repeal of EPA's 2009 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Endangerment Finding, and...more

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Treasury Department Releases Section 45Q Carbon Capture Sequestration Interim Guidance

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS on December 19, 2025, released Notice 2026-1 with respect to the Internal Revenue Code (Code) Section 45Q credit for carbon oxide sequestration in response to the U.S. Environmental...more

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6 Key Takeaways | Navigating the Risk Associated with AI-Fueled CAPEX and Energy Development

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Kilpatrick Partner John Pierce and Secretariat’s Neil Gaudion recently discussed the topic of “Navigating the Risk Associated with AI-Fueled CAPEX and Energy Development” at Kilpatrick’s Annual In-House Counsel Summit in...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

State Energy Regulatory Approaches to Powering Data Centers

The rapid expansion of data centers—driven by cloud computing, artificial intelligence and hyperscale digital infrastructure—has transformed what were once localized land-use and utility ratemaking concerns into issues of...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Wrap-Up of Federal and State Chemical Regulatory Developments, February 2026

On January 5, 2026, EPA released its draft Pesticide Registration (PR) Notice, entitled “Pesticide Registration Notice 2026-NEW: Notifications, Non-Notifications, and Minor Formulation Amendments” (Draft PRN 2026-NEW), and...more

McGuireWoods LLP

Contaminants Compass: February 2026 Edition

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Contaminants Compass is a monthly newsletter that provides updates, legal observations and actionable tips to navigate the evolving legal challenges of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and similar chemicals and...more

Conn Maciel Carey LLP

EPA To Revamp the Risk Management Plan (RMP) Rule … Again

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On February 13, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a prepublication version of its “Common Sense Approach to Chemical Accident Prevention Proposed Rule” (the Proposed Rule), which proposes...more

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

Federal Court Puts Oregon Extended Producer Responsibility Program On Limited Hold Ahead Of Upcoming Trial

A federal district court judge in Oregon recently enjoined the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) from enforcing the state’s first-in-the-nation Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law—the Plastic Pollution...more

Baker Botts L.L.P.

TCEQ Update

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During Baker Botts' 39th Annual Environmental, Safety & Incident Response Seminar on January 28, 2026, Partner Stephanie Bergeron Perdue led the “TCEQ Update” session with Kelly Keel, Executive Director at the Texas...more

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Texas’ Leading Role in Energy Dominance and Environmental Quality

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During Baker Botts' 39th Annual Environmental, Safety & Incident Response Seminar on January 28, 2026, Partner Matt Kuryla led a session with Toby Baker, Deputy Chief of Staff for the Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott, on...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

EU Sustainability State of Play Environmental Protection in the Life Cycle of Pharmaceuticals

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EU policies aim to mitigate the spread of AMR, targeting environmental risks, paper and packaging waste, and micropollutants in wastewater treatment....more

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Michigan to Enforce Stricter CAFO Permit Standards After Extended Legal Battle

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is poised to begin enforcing tougher permit standards for concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), aiming to curb nutrient pollution in state...more

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Federal PFAS Regulation: 2025 Activities and 2026 Anticipated Actions

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Now that we have entered the second year of Administrator Zeldin’s tenure, BCLP looks back at how EPA’s actions in 2025 and previews what regulated industry may expect in 2026. The timeline below highlights the regulatory...more

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EPA Issues Final Rule Repealing Its Regulation of GHG Emissions from Motor Vehicles

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On February 12, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued a final rule repealing its earlier finding made in 2009 that the emission of certain greenhouse gases (“GHGs”) from motor vehicles contributes to...more

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ESG Ratings Providers: FCA Consultation Paper And High-Level Compare Of UK vs. EU Regimes

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The FCA has issued a lengthy consultation paper setting out its proposed new regime for ESG ratings providers (FCA CP 25/34). From June 29, 2028, any firm wishing to provide ESG ratings in the UK will need FCA authorisation,...more

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Five For Five: How the APA Protected Offshore Wind (For Now)

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On December 22, 2025, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) issued short and nearly identical lease suspension orders that halted construction on five utility-scale offshore wind projects off Virginia, New York, Rhode...more

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EPA Finalizes Repeal of Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding

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On February 12, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") finalized the repeal of the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding, which had served as the legal foundation for federal greenhouse gas regulations....more

King & Spalding

Packaging in the EU: All Manufacturers Need to Meet the New Requirements of the New Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation...

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On August 12, 2026, the new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (“PPWR”) will be into force. Manufacturers must be prepared by then. The new Regulation (EU) No 2025/40 is part of the European Green Deal and sets the...more

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UK Revenue Certainty Mechanism for Sustainable Aviation Fuel

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On 12 January 2026, the UK Government launched its consultation on the design of the revenue certainty mechanism (“RCM”) to support UK production of sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”). The RCM is intended to complement the...more

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Air Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and La Crosse, Wisconsin Plastic Composites Manufacturing Facility Enter...

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and FiberPro, Inc. (“FI”) entered into a January 22nd Consent Agreement and Final Order (“CAFO”) addressing alleged violations of a Clean Air Act Title V Permit. See...more

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Streamlined, Clear, Expeditious Permitting: Arkansas Governor Sanders Signs Executive Order

Arkansas Governor Sanders signed on February 16th an Executive Order 26-04 (“EO”) styled: EXECUTIVE ORDER TO MAKE ARKANSAS THE BEST STATE IN AMERICA TO DO BUSINESS THROUGH STREAMLINED, CLEAR, AND EXPEDITIOUS PERMITTING...more

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