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California Supreme Court Reviews CEQA Exemption Scope in Sunflower Alliance Case

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On April 6, 2026, the California Supreme Court heard oral argument in Sunflower Alliance v. California Department of Conservation (Case No. S287414). The case addresses two key California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)...more

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Brazil’s CNPE and ANP Set 2026 Targets for the Natural Gas and Fuel Markets

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CNPE: EMISSIONS REDUCTION TARGET UNDER THE NATIONAL PROGRAM FOR THE DECARBONIZATION OF NATURAL GAS PRODUCERS AND IMPORTERS FOR - 2026 At a meeting held on April 1, 2026, Brazil’s National Energy Policy Council (CNPE)...more

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Proposed California Legislation Aims to Reshape Land Use Approvals for Data Centers and Renewable Energy and Storage Projects

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As interest in artificial intelligence (AI) continues to increase, the California legislature has set its sights on the data center and renewable energy projects powering AI development, introducing a series of bills...more

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Mexico Publishes New Administrative Simplification Measures in Environmental Impact Matters

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Mexico's Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (Secretaría de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales or SEMARNAT) on April 1, 2026, published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (Diario Oficial de la Federación or...more

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Are You Ready to Report Your Packaging Data Next Month?

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In recent months, there have been significant developments related to packaging extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws. As discussed in previous Holland & Knight EPR-related alerts, seven states – California Colorado,...more

Allen Matkins

California Environmental Law & Policy Update 4.10.26

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Eleven years after the closure of the Exide lead-acid battery recycling facility in the Vernon area of Los Angeles, researchers found excessive lead levels in soil samples collected from homes both within and outside the...more

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EPA Rolls Back Power Plant Air Toxics Updates, Reverting to 2012 MATS Framework

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The Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) are federal air pollution regulations issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act. Finalized in 2012 and effective beginning in 2015, MATS...more

Perkins Coie

Catalyst Theory Cannot Rescue a Plaintiff That Lost on the Merits: Third District Affirms Denial of Attorney Fees in CEQA Case

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The “catalyst theory” of California law governing attorney’s fees sometimes allows a plaintiff to obtain fees even in the absence of a favorable judgment, if the plaintiff can show that the lawsuit was the catalyst for a...more

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California’s Drilling Ban Near Sensitive Areas Remains in Effect Following Federal Court Ruling

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California Senate Bill 1137 (S.B. 1137), enacted in September 2022 and implemented in June 2024, establishes a 3,200-foot health protection zone around homes, schools, hospitals, parks, retirement homes, and other similarly...more

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New Mexico AG Leads Roundup of States in SCOTUS Fight

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New Mexico AG Raúl Torrez led a coalition of 18 states in filing an amicus brief in support of respondent John Durnell in Monsanto Co. v. Durnell, urging the Supreme Court to reject Monsanto’s claim that federal law preempts...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

EPA Confirms Delay of April 2026 TSCA PFAS Reporting Window

On April 9, 2026, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a long-anticipated delay in the reporting window for the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) reporting rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act...more

Beveridge & Diamond PC

EPA Proposes Sixth SDWA Contaminant Candidate List, Kicking off Potentially Significant Consequences for Multiple Industries

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What Happened: On April 2, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 6) pursuant to its authority under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), which directs EPA to...more

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CARB Previews Proposed Regulations for Scope 3 Emissions Reporting

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On March 23, 2026, the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) held a public workshop to preview and take feedback on its upcoming rulemaking to develop further regulations implementing the California Climate Corporate Data...more

Hogan Lovells

ESG Market Alert UK – April 2026

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In our latest round-up of developments in ESG for UK clients, we cover the following topics: • Clean energy M&A activity in Europe - • ESG readiness in M&A transactions - • UK finalises reporting standards • Impact of...more

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

Removal Actions v. Remedial Actions and Why It Matters Under CERCLA

If your or your client’s facility has a release or threatened release of hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. 9607 (CERCLA), knowing how removal and...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

EPA Postpones Start of Reporting Period for TSCA Section 8(a)(7) PFAS Reporting Rule

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on April 9, 2026, that it will publish a final rule postponing the start of the reporting period for the perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) reporting...more

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EPA Seeks Input on Clean Water Act Financial Capability Framework

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Key Takeaways - What Happened: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting public comments on its Financial Capability Assessment (FCA) guidance document, a key methodological tool used to negotiate...more

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SEMARNAT: Administrative simplification of key procedures

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On April 1, 2026, SEMARNAT published in the Federal Official Gazette two Administrative Simplification Accords that significantly modify the processing of federal environmental procedures, including environmental impact,...more

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CARB Seeks Comment on Latest GHG Reporting Program Proposals Following Public Workshop

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With the initial August 10, 2026, reporting deadline approaching, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) hosted its fourth public workshop on March 23, 2026, and focused on implementing the Climate Corporate Data...more

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Air Enforcement: Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality and City of Dardanelle Enter...

The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) and the City of Dardanelle, Arkansas entered into a March 30th Consent Administrative Order (“CAO”) addressing alleged violations...more

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Regional Partnership Program/A Community-Led Approach: National Rural Water Association/Rural Community Assistance Partnership...

The National Rural Water Association (“NRWA”) and Rural Community Assistance Partnership (“RCAP”) have issued a report titled: Regional Partnership Program: A Community-Led Approach (“Report”)....more

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Title V/Clean Air Act: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Order Denying Objection to Adams County, Colorado Petroleum Products...

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued a January 6th Order denying a Petition objecting to the issuance of a Clean Air Act Title V Operating Permit (“Permit”) for the Holly Energy Partners, L.P.,...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

Massachusetts Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (CPACE): A New Era on the Horizon?

Nearly a decade ago, Massachusetts joined many other states in authorizing a Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (CPACE) program called PACE Massachusetts to support energy efficiency and renewable energy investments in...more

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US NAIC Spring 2026 National Meeting Highlights: Natural Catastrophe Risk and Resilience (EX) Task Force

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The Natural Catastrophe Risk and Resilience (EX) Task Force (the “NCRRTF” or the “Task Force”) of the US National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) met on March 24, 2026 at the NAIC’s Spring 2026 National...more

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The Rise in Data Centers and Energy Bills: Assessing Rate Impacts, Regulatory Trends, and the Future Landscape

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Data centers are not new. For decades, they have served as the infrastructure behind the internet. What is new is the role data centers play as the “factories” for rapidly advancing artificial intelligence (AI). As AI...more

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