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Climate Law Matters: Energy & Climate Newsletter - June 2025

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In this Issue: Fusion, Federal Actions & Other Climate Hot Topics - Welcome to the June 2025 edition of Climate Law Matters. Foley Hoag continues to monitor the latest legal developments affecting renewable energy,...more

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A New FAR May Not Be Far Off

If you have sold products or services to the federal government, chances are you may have experienced some challenges navigating the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). In April 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order...more

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FAR Reform in Progress: Breaking Down the Latest Proposed Revisions

The FAR Council has been rolling out piecemeal revisions to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as directed by executive order “Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement.” For background on the broader goals and...more

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EPA Proposes Sweeping Repeal of GHG Standards for Fossil Fuel-Fired Power Plants

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Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Lee Zeldin on June 11, 2025, announced a proposed rule titled “Repeal of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units.” In...more

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FCC Announces Tentative Agenda for June 2025 Open Meeting and Senate to Vote on Olivia Trusty’s Nomination

On June 5, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a tentative agenda for its next Open Meeting, which is scheduled to take place on Thursday, June 26 at 10:30 AM ET. This release occurred a day before...more

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The President Directs Greater Urgency on Advanced Air Mobility, Drone Manufacturing & Integration

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President Trump recently signed two Executive Orders aimed at advancing the integration of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or drones) and promoting U.S. drone manufacturing and export. The Orders underscore the Trump...more

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Consumer Financial Services Bites of the Month - May 2025 - "The CFPB in the End of May"

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In this month's article, we share some of our top "bites" covered during the May 2025 webinar....more

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Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (Trump EO Tracker)

Directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to undergo structural, cultural, and regulatory reform to accelerate licensing timelines, reduce costs, and support rapid deployment of advanced nuclear technologies. Requires the NRC...more

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The Trump Administration Announces Price Targets as It Takes a Second Swing at “Most Favored Nation” Drug Pricing Model

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At a Glance - MFN Pricing Returns: The EO revives effort to link U.S. drug prices to those in peer countries, calling for voluntary industry action. Aggressive Action on the Table: If progress on voluntary price cuts...more

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Trump Administration Issues Executive Order Aimed At Lowering Prescription Drug Pricing

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On May 12, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order titled “Delivering Most-Favored-Nation Prescription Drug Pricing to American Patients.” This executive order aims to lower the cost of prescription drugs...more

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DOE Set to Eliminate Presidential Permit Requirement for Cross-Border Transmission Facilities and Streamline Electricity Export...

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On May 12, 2025, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a proposal to streamline the application process for authorizations to transmit electricity from the United States to other countries (e.g., Canada and Mexico)....more

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CFPB Changes Approach to Guidance

On May 12, 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced a sweeping withdrawal of 67 guidance documents issued since the CFPB’s inception, signaling a marked shift in its regulatory approach. This move...more

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Several Planned DEA Actions Remain Pending as New DEA Administrator Awaits Confirmation

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The US Senate held a confirmation hearing on April 30, 2025 for Terrance C. Cole, the president’s nominee for the administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration. Although Administrator-nominee Cole’s policy priorities...more

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PHMSA Issues Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Modernize LNG Facility Regulations

On May 5, 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published in the Federal Register an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) titled “Pipeline...more

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Executive Order to Deliver Lower Prescription Drug Prices

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On April 15, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order (the EO) titled, “Lowering Drug Prices By Once Again Putting Americans First,” directing HHS to take action on a list of specific proposals with the goal of lower...more

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Update on Federal Disaster Reform: Efforts to "Rebalance" FEMA's Role

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Though there is continuing debate on the underlying cause(s), data clearly supports that natural disasters are occurring with increasing frequency and at a greater cost to the American public (whether personally or through...more

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A Roadmap for Export Controls? Project 2025 and the Future of U.S. Exports – Part III

The second Trump administration has come flying out of the starting blocks on international trade policy actions—imposing and rescinding, shaping and reshaping tariffs, sanctions, and export controls. The executive orders and...more

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Environmental Update: Regulatory Notes – April 2025

April has proven a busy month for environmental issues when it comes to the regulatory arena. Below are just a few of the notable developments:...more

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McDermott+ Check-Up: April 25, 2025

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HELP Committee Releases 340B Report. Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Chair Cassidy (R-LA) released findings from his investigation and laid out potential reforms to the 340B Drug Pricing Program....more

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Executive Order Aims to ‘Restore Common Sense’ in Procurement by Reforming the Federal Acquisition Regulation

Yogi Berra once said, “The future ain’t what it used to be.” Those who have spent a career in federal procurement have seen many cycles of well-intentioned procurement reform instead create a system that is more complex,...more

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White House Council on Environmental Quality Releases Draft NEPA Template Following CEQ’s Rescission of Longstanding Regulations

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Last week, several news outlets reported that the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) circulated a draft template dated April 8, 2025 among federal agencies to assist in updating their procedures for...more

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Unleashing American Commercial Fishing in the Pacific (Trump EO Tracker)

Repeals the “Management of the Marine National Monument” section of Proclamation 9173 (Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument Expansion), which appropriated the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument...more

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Policy Week in Review – April 2025 #3

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The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI’s updates on federal, state, and local matters, as well as Littler’s published in-depth analyses of the prior week....more

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President Trump Directs Federal Agencies on How to Repeal ‘Unconstitutional’ Rules

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On April 11, 2025, a new rule went into effect in which the United States government will start to strictly enforce the requirement that foreign nationals register their presence with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services...more

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DOT Seeks to Identify Regulatory Obligations for Repeal or Modification [Alert]

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On April 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation (the Department or DOT) issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking public comment to assist DOT in identifying existing regulatory obligations “that can be modified...more

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