On June 28, in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, the Supreme Court overruled its landmark decision in Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council, which gave rise to the Chevron doctrine. The Chevron case, decided in...more
Set against the context of unprecedented demand for water supply solutions, Brownstein and WestWater Research brought together water industry and finance leaders for the second annual Sustainable Water Investment Summit. The...more
Last month, environmental and natural resources law practitioners, including members of the Brownstein team, gathered outside Yosemite National Park for the annual Yosemite Environmental Law Conference. The conference...more
On Nov. 3, 2023, the U.S. Forest Service issued a proposed rule to amend its special use regulations to authorize carbon dioxide (CO2) sequestration on National Forest System (NFS) lands (both national forests and...more
Welcome to “CEQA News You Can Use,” a quarterly production of Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP’s Natural Resources lawyers. This publication provides quick, useful bites of CEQA news, which we hope can be a resource to...more
Rule would have significant new implications for traditional multiple-use management and conservation uses of public land.
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recently unveiled its proposed Conservation and Landscape...more
The Fiscal Responsibility Act’s Revisions to the Iconic Statute Largely Codify Existing Interpretation and Practice On May 31, 2023, the House of Representatives advanced the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (“FRA”), which...more
Notwithstanding the increasing size and severity of wildfires over the past decade, certain plaintiff groups have sought to constrain the government’s response to wildfires. Brownstein was honored to have the opportunity to...more
Supreme Court to hear case that could change landmark precedent -
Earlier this month, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that during its next term it will hear a case that could overturn Chevron, U.S.A., Inc. v. NRDC, 467...more
USFS Seeks Comment on Array of Forest Conservation and Resilience Policy Issues -
Earlier this week, the U.S. Forest Service (Forest Service) published an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) seeking public...more
Last week, leaders from a range of industries convened for two days in Los Angeles for Brownstein and WestWater’s inaugural Sustainable Water Investment Summit....more
Water recycling is a high priority for California—a critical water supply in a state still burdened by massive drought—but the considerations a city or water agency must contend with in navigating decisions on water supply...more
AUCTIONS HAVE POTENTIAL TO SUPPLY RENEWABLE WIND POWER TO OVER 1.5 MILLION HOMES -
On May 26, 2022, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced proposed auctions for offshore wind leases in two wind energy areas (WEAs)...more
Fluctuating water supply and reliability throughout the U.S. has the potential to have major implications for rural communities, farmers, agricultural operators, ranchers, forest owners, and other stakeholders. Adapting to...more
4/23/2021
/ Biden Administration ,
Bioenergy ,
Biofuel ,
Clean Power Plan ,
Climate Change ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Executive Orders ,
Forestry ,
Paris Agreement ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
USDA ,
Wildfires
Welcome to CEQA News You Can Use, a quarterly production of Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP’s Natural Resources lawyers. This publication provides quick, useful bites of CEQA news, which we hope can be a resource to your...more
Welcome to CEQA News You Can Use, a quarterly production of Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP’s Natural Resources lawyers. This publication provides quick, useful bites of CEQA news, which we hope can be a resource to your...more
Welcome to CEQA News You Can Use, a quarterly production of Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP’s Natural Resources lawyers. This publication provides quick, useful bites of CEQA news, which we hope can be a resource to your...more
Welcome to CEQA News You Can Use, a quarterly production of Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP’s Natural Resources lawyers. This publication provides quick, useful bites of CEQA news, which we hope can be a resource to your...more
Welcome to CEQA News You Can Use, a quarterly production of Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP’s Natural Resources lawyers. This publication provides quick, useful bites of CEQA news, which we hope can be a resource to your...more
12/12/2019
/ CEQA ,
Construction Project ,
Department of Water Resources ,
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) ,
Federal Power Act ,
FERC ,
Historic Preservation ,
Hotels ,
ICCTA ,
Land-Use Permits ,
Mixed-Use Zoning ,
Natural Resources ,
Preemption ,
Redevelopment