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Mining and Water Concessions Bill Approved in Mexico

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Yesterday, on April 20, 2023, the Mexican Plenary of the Chamber of Deputies approved, in general and in particular, the initiative presented by the Deputies of the Morena Parliamentary Group on mining and water matters. This...more

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Forever Chemicals (PFAS) Start New Decade With Flurry of Scrutiny

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The first few weeks of 2020 have seen regulatory and litigation attention heaped upon what have come to be known as “forever chemicals” or Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), which encompass more than 5,000 chemical...more

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Water Utilized by Poultry Farms/92nd Arkansas General Assembly: House Bill 1539 Provides Sales/Use Tax Exemption

House Bill 1539 (“HB 1539”) has been introduced which would provide a sales and use tax exemption for water utilized by a poultry farm. The bill was introduced by Representatives Rick Beck (Center Ridge) and Craig...more

Hogan Lovells

New legislation streamlines FERC licensing process for pumped storage and non-power dams

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On October 10, 2018, the Senate passed (on a 99-1 vote) S.3021, "America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018." The bill passed in the House of Representatives in September, and it now awaits President Trump's signature. ...more

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America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018: United States Senate Passes S.3021

The United States Senate on October 19th passed the America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (“S.3021”). The comprehensive water infrastructure legislation now moves to President Trump for execution....more

Stoel Rives - Renewable + Law

Updates to Energy-Related Bills in the 2017-2018 California Legislative Session

Stoel Rives’ Energy Team has been monitoring and providing summaries of key energy-related bills introduced by California legislators since the beginning of the 2017-2018 legislative session. Legislators have been busy moving...more

Best Best & Krieger LLP

House Passes California Water Bill

Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Rep. David Valadao’s (R-CA) Gaining Responsibility on Water Act. The legislation is co-sponsored by 14 members of the California Delegation, primarily Republicans. The...more

Nossaman LLP

[Webinar] The Murky World of Water Policy Made Clear - June 21st, 10:00am PT

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Join Nossaman attorneys and policy advisors for a timely discussion of proposed water efficiency laws that are changing the landscape of water resource management. This webinar for CLE credit* will update you on the...more

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News from the Vermont State House - An analysis from DRM's Government & Public Affairs Team - February 2017

The Agency of Transportation has submitted a proposal to the House Transportation Committee that would allow the agency to seek damages from a utility that fails to move or adjust a utility line that is in a state or local...more

Baker Donelson

Agreement Reached over Funding for Lead Abatement in Flint, MI

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On September 15, the Senate overwhelmingly approved the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), which included $220 million for lead contamination relief nationwide, of which at least $100 million is expected to be spent in...more

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House Passes Water Infrastructure Bill, Setting up Conference with Senate

On Wednesday, September 28, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5303, the Water Resources Development Act of 2016. House action comes on the heels of the Senate’s passage of its version (S. 2848) earlier this month....more

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Independent Study on California Fracking Released

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The California Council on Science & Technology (“CCST”) recently released its Independent Study of well stimulation in California. The report was prepared for the California Natural Resources Agency in response to Senate Bill...more

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SB-1281 Amended to Remove Requirement for Oil, Gas Drillers to Use Recycled Water

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SB-1281 faced strong industry opposition due to the bill’s requirement that oil and gas drilling companies use recycled water for new operations during drought emergencies. Industry representatives have stated that such...more

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