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Congress Amends NEPA in Effort to Reform Federal Permitting

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On June 3, 2023, President Biden signed into law the Fiscal Responsibility Act. The law increased the debt ceiling and, among other things, amended the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). NEPA is a bedrock environmental...more

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Biden-Harris Administration Publishes Priorities for Permitting Reform to Build Clean Energy “Faster, Safer, and Cleaner”

Yesterday, the Biden-Harris administration outlined in a fact sheet its priorities for permitting reform to accelerate the build-out of America’s energy infrastructure “faster, safer, and cleaner.” The fact sheet provides an...more

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Permitting Reform after Inflation Reduction Act?

On October 12th, the Biden Administration announced an “Action Plan” to accelerate infrastructure development following enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) [New Action Plan]. This followed extensive discussion of a...more

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Hot Springs/Little Rock Recreational Trail Project/Clean Water Act: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Little Rock District) Public...

The United States Army Corps of Engineers (Little Rock District)(“Corps”) issued an August 24th Public Notice referencing Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act permit...more

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EPA, FERC and the Army Corps Weigh in on the Social Costs of Carbon and Environmental Justice in Project Development

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Historically, environmental issues have been front and center for major project development throughout the world. But for projects in the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) increased focus on the...more

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Oil and Gas Pipeline Construction: Environmental Organizations File Judicial Challenge to U.S. Corps of Engineers Nationwide...

The Sierra Club and other environmental organizations filed a Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief (“Complaint”) in the United States District Court for the District of Montana against the United States Army Corps...more

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National Environmental Policy Act: Council on Environmental Quality Issues Final Revisions

The Council on Environmental Quality (“CEQ”) on July 15th promulgated for the first time in 40 years revisions to the regulations that implement the National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”). CEQ was established in 1970...more

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Anatomy of a Real Estate Transaction–Due Diligence Inspection Period

Merriam-Webster defines “development” as setting forth or making clear by degrees or in detail. In music, the development is elaboration of “a musical idea by working out of rhythmic and harmonic changes in the theme.”...more

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Four steps to managing risks in desalination projects

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As global water shortages worsen, desalination projects are likely to proliferate. Sponsors that can manage project risk will capture significant value while helping the world meet its water needs. Increasing pressure to...more

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Offshore wind projects: Assessing the environmental impact: United Kindgdom

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A global leader in offshore wind power capacity, the UK has seen rapid expansion in the sector. Government policy and strong investor interest have resulted in robust growth in the development of offshore wind farms in the...more

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Offshore wind projects: Assessing the environmental impact: Mexico

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With no offshore precedents, project proponents may find complexity, inconsistency and opportunity. In Latin America, Mexico has been a leader in the development of onshore wind energy plants. However, no offshore projects...more

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Offshore wind projects: Assessing the environmental impact: Japan

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Despite strong government support and growing capacity, a lengthy approval process may slow progress. In November 2018, the National Diet of Japan enacted the Act of Promoting Utilization of Sea Areas in Development of Power...more

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Offshore wind projects: Assessing the environmental impact: Australia

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Offshore wind projects face challenges that are not addressed by the regulatory system established for onshore projects. The Australian government's mandatory renewable energy target (MRET) supports investment in renewable...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights - August 2018 #2

SEC Drops Probe of Exxon's Accounting Practices - "The Securities and Exchange Commission has dropped its probe into whether ExxonMobil misled investors about its knowledge of climate change and the potential effects on...more

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San Francisco Bay Regional Water Board Adopts General Permit for Vineyard Properties in the Napa River and Sonoma Creek Watersheds

Over the last several years, the Regional Water Quality Control Board, for the San Francisco Bay Region (Water Board), determined that adoption of Waste Discharge Requirements were needed to better protect the Napa River and...more

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State of the Air: Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality Releases 2017 Report

The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) Office of Air Quality has released a document titled: State of the Air – 2017 (“Report”) ...more

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