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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

State Attorneys General Newsletter – February 2022

Drew Wrigley Appointed North Dakota Attorney General - North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum appointed Drew Wrigley to be the new Attorney General. Wrigley replaces former Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem who passed away...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Regan Rejoins EPA: A “Who’s Who” Guide to the Key Officials Who Will Shape the Agency

Key Points - On Wednesday, March 10, 2021, the U.S. Senate confirmed Michael Regan as the next EPA Administrator. - Although Regan and most of the Biden-Harris administration’s other high-level EPA officials have fairly...more

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Biden administration makes energy and environmental picks, begins confirmation process

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The Biden administration has set forth its slate of nominees for several key energy and environmental positions. The nominees include veteran regulators, former elected officials and statesmen, among others. Highlighted below...more

Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

Energy & Sustainability 2017 Year in Review: Policy Developments (Part 3 of 4)

In this four-part series, we revisit 2017’s biggest developments in Energy & Sustainability-related news, milestones, policy changes, and financial transactions. This is the third installment of the series...more

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 6: Ms. Anne Idsal Appointed Regional Administrator

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced on December 11th that Ms. Anne Idsal has been appointed Regional Administrator for Region 6. Ms. Idsal has served since 2015 as Chief Clerk and Deputy...more

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Arkansas Environmental Personnel Moves (Update): Former Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality Director Teresa Marks,...

Former Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) Director Teresa Marks is now serving as Chief Deputy Director of the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (“DPR”). Ms. Marks was appointed to the...more

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Science Advisory Board/Board of Scientific Counselors: Arkansas Department of Environmental...

The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) announced in a November 3rd news release that its Chief Technical Officer, Dr. Robert Blanz, P.E., has been appointed to serve on two prestigious United States boards....more

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EIB Energy Highlights: New FERC Chair, Offshore Drilling-NC Says “No,” Atlantic Coast Pipeline EIS, Clean Air & More

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Our goal is to serve as a leading-edge resource for companies navigating the rapidly evolving landscapes of the domestic and global energy markets. Moore & Van Allen’s EIB Energy Highlights is a complement to our Energy...more

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EIB Energy Highlights: FERC Nominees to Restore Quorum, Clean Power Plan Rescission, Infrastructure Bills & More

Our goal is to serve as a leading-edge resource for companies navigating the rapidly evolving landscapes of the domestic and global energy markets. Moore & Van Allen’s EIB Energy Highlights is a complement to our Energy...more

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Trump Administration Takes Initial Steps to Implement Repeal of Energy, Environmental Regulations

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Earlier this year, Freedom Partners, a conservative advocacy group, released A Roadmap to Repeal containing a list of former President Barack Obama's regulations that the group argued should be repealed quickly after the...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

"Legislative, Regulatory and Judicial Challenges to the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards"

President Donald Trump has expressed a strong opposition to many federal environmental regulatory programs and the work of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) during Barack Obama's presidency. His nominee for EPA...more

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Initial Wave of Environmental, Energy Changes Under the Trump Administration

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In the initial week of the Trump Administration, a lot has happened and more changes are planned. Here are the highlights from Week One: Confirmation Hearings - Confirmation hearings were conducted for Scott Pruitt...more

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Trump Cabinet Selections Signal Potential Changes to Environmental Regulations

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As previously reported, President-elect Donald Trump’s victory could have profound implications for federal environmental regulation. Although the scope of the intended regulatory changes remains uncertain, President-elect...more

Stoel Rives - Environmental Law Blog

Southern California Environmental Update #2

This is the second update on environmental regulatory and legal developments in Los Angeles and adjacent counties, as well as the Southern San Joaquin Valley. We welcome your comments and feedback....more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Supreme Court’s Environmental and Administrative Law Decisions in 2015-2016 Term

This Advisory briefly reports on some of the significant U.S. Supreme Court actions from January through June 2016 related to environmental and administrative law. ...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

EPA Names New Director of the Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division

On February 1, 2016, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Yu-Ting Guilaran has been selected as the new Director of the Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division (PRD) within the Office of Pesticide Programs...more

Pierce Atwood LLP

Under the Dome: Inside the Maine State House

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Under the Dome: Inside the Maine State House provides a high-level overview of recent activity at the Maine State House. New Interim DEP Commissioner - On Tuesday, September 8, at 4:30 pm Avery Day was sworn in as...more

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EPA Seeks Nominations For Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest System Advisory Board

On February 18, 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a Federal Register notice seeking nominations of candidates to be considered for a three-year appointment to the Hazardous Waste Electronic...more

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EPA’s Air Chief Seen As Favorite To Become The Next Administrator

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A recent article carried by Reuters News Service reports that President Obama favors Gina McCarthy to replace Lisa Jackson as Administrator of the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. In December, Jackson indicated a...more

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