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Protecting the Great Lakes from Invasive Carp (Trump EO Tracker)

Directs agencies to expedite all federal permitting, funding, and technical measures to block invasive carp from entering the Great Lakes, including advancing the Brandon Road Interbasin Project. It also urges Illinois to...more

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Chile: Normativa Urbanística Aplicable a Proyectos que Contemplen Sistemas de Almacenamiento de Energía Puros o Aislados a Través...

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El Ministerio de Vivienda y Urbanismo de Chile emitió la Circular de la División de Desarrollo Urbano Circular Ord. N°101, DDU 522, el 14 de marzo de 2025, con el fin de establecer la normativa urbanística aplicable a...more

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Chile: Urban Planning Regulations Apply to Projects Contemplating Pure or Isolated Energy Storage Systems Through Batteries

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Chile's Ministry of Housing and Urbanism issued the Circular of the Urban Development Division, Circular Ord. No. 101, DDU 522 on March 14, 2025. This order establishes the urban planning regulations applicable to projects...more

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Let it be plain sailing: oversailing with cranes and/or scaffolding during construction in the UK

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When buildings emerge from the ground, or when one gazes across an urban skyline, cranes and scaffolding are not an uncommon or unexpected sight; but, while commonplace, due care and attention should be given to their...more

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Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order Broadening Existing CEQA and Coastal Act Exemptions for Rebuilding in Areas Impacted by...

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In the wake of the tragic disaster still unfolding in multiple communities of Southern California, Governor Newsom has issued an executive order (Executive Order N-4-25) intended to “expedite recovery” from the disaster by...more

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Issues Executive Order to Expedite Home Rebuilding After Devastating Fires - Meyers

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Following Governor Newsom’s recent Executive Order to assist those affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County, on Monday, LA Mayor Karen Bass issued her own emergency Executive Order designed to expedite the...more

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CEQA and Coastal Act Requirements for Rebuilding Efforts Suspended in the Wake of LA Fires

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On January 12, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-4-25 suspending the application of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the California Coastal Act (Coastal Act) for projects to...more

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Governor Shapiro Fast Tracks Critical Infrastructure Project Permitting

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On 19 November 2024, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed Executive Order No. 2024-04, streamlining and accelerating the permitting process for critical infrastructure projects within the Commonwealth. The Executive...more

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Mexican Bill May Allow Cabotage in Civil Aviation

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Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador sent a draft bill on Dec. 15, 2022, to the Chamber of Deputies pursuing an amendment of the Airports Law and the Civil Aviation Law. The objective of the bill is to grant more...more

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UK Community Infrastructure Levy: 2022 Case Round-up

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The rigidity of the Community Infrastructure Levy regime means that one small mistake can have significant financial implications – exemptions, deductions or reliefs may be lost, surcharges imposed, or large CIL bills forced...more

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Trump Executive Order: Environmental Streamlining or Political Quagmire?

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On June 4, 2020, President Trump signed an executive order to provide federal agencies the foundation to speed up environmental permitting in the wake of COVID-19. ...more

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Philadelphia Zoning, Land Use, and Construction COVID-19 Update

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Due to protests, the City of Philadelphia is currently shut down. Philadelphia Zoning, Land Use, and Construction COVID-19 Update - This is a current status report on a number of key items, including several changes...more

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Philadelphia Zoning, Land Use, and Construction COVID-19 Update

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State and City Government – General - With limited exceptions, all Philadelphia government buildings are closed to the public, and all non-essential government operations are suspended....more

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The EPA’s National Water Reuse Action Plan

Joint Plan Aims to Meet Rising Water Demands - A new National Water Reuse Action Plan focuses on water reuse practices aimed at strengthening water security, sustainability and resilience for both rural and urban...more

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