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FWS Updates Right-of-Way Regulations for National Wildlife Refuge Lands

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On December 11, 2024, the Department of the Interior’s Fish and Wildlife Service revised its regulations covering rights-of-way across National Wildlife Refuges and other Service-administered lands.  The revised regulations...more

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From Waves to Wells Seawater Desalination and Coastal Groundwater Basins

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Traditional sources of freshwater are dwindling as a result of increased demand, reduced natural replenishment, volatile weather patterns, and extended-duration droughts. Desalination, the industrial-scale removal of salt...more

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America's Most Endangered Rivers: American Rivers 2024 Analysis

The organization American Rivers has issued its annual list of what it describes as “America’s Most Endangered Rivers”. The organization, American Rivers, describes itself as: ...championing a national effort to...more

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Recommends Downlisting Golden-cheeked Warbler

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On January 7, 2025, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announced that, following the completion of the Service’s 5-year status review (5-year Review) of the golden-cheeked warbler (Setophaga chrysopharia) (GCWA),...more

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Offshore? Not So Fast: Biden’s New Drilling Block

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On January 6, President Biden announced an executive action affecting offshore drilling prior to the end of his term. Biden has issued a decree that will “permanently ban” new offshore oil and gas development in large...more

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From Waste to Wealth: Navigating the Ownership of Produced Water and Lithium in Texas

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The ownership, use, and monetization of produced water have rapidly transformed what was once a liability into a valuable asset, creating significant legal and economic uncertainty for operators and landowners alike. With...more

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Renewable Energy Update 12.26.24

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The Department of Energy has announced plans to prepare environmental reviews for three proposed hydrogen hubs in Appalachia, California, and the Pacific Northwest as part of the Biden administration’s initiative to establish...more

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PFAS Designation Rule Will Impact Operational Compliance, Enforcement, Litigation and Policy

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Although the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as the federal Superfund law (PFAS Designation Rule) in September...more

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The Loper Bright Decision - What Really Happened to Chevron and What's Next

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In the latest episode of Digging Into Land Use Law, Brooke Marcus and Paul Weiland discuss how "Chevron deference" has loomed large over administrative law during the past four decades. The Loper Bright decision...more

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ANP Approves Studies for Three New Pre-Salt Blocks

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The Brazilian Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) approved the geo-economic studies relating to three Pre-Salt Blocks in the Santos Basin—Quartzo, Calcedônia, and Opala—during the reserved session of its...more

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Treasury and IRS Release Final Regulations on Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Credit

On October 24, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued final regulations (the Final Regulations) regarding the advanced manufacturing production credit under Section...more

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Special Water Supply Edition: California Environmental Law & Policy Update 10.25.24

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California officials have joined a legal effort to restore water to the Kern River after an abrupt shutoff of water dried up the river and killed thousands of fish in Bakersfield....more

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The Montana Environmental Protection Act (MEPA) and the Upcoming 2025 Legislative Session

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What’s Happening with MEPA Right Now (And Why You Should Care) - If you need a permit from a Montana state agency, you have a project on state land, or you need the state to take any kind of action to complete your...more

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California Increases Fines for Unauthorized Water Diversions and Uses

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As California prepares for future cycles of water scarcity, the Legislature continues to prioritize enhancing regulations to address critical water supply needs, secure the rights of diverse water holders, and protect...more

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Annual Update to NRD Programs in All 50 States and Puerto Rico Published

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The 18th annual edition of the “NRD State Guide” has now been published . For nearly two decades, this Guide has provided companies, private practitioners, government officials, and researchers with a comprehensive overview...more

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Asignación de competencias ambientales de las autoridades indígenas en Colombia

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El Ministerio de Ambiente y Desarrollo Sostenible de Colombia, el 15 de octubre de 2024, expidió el Decreto 1275 de 2024 con el propósito de establecer las medidas pertinentes para el desarrollo de las competencias...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update 9.20.24

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Farmers in southern Tulare County will face greater scrutiny for groundwater pumping after the state placed the region on probation following a lengthy hearing in Sacramento on Tuesday....more

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U.S. SEC Climate Disclosure Rules Spark Flurry of Litigation (UPDATE)

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Following the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC")'s adoption of the climate-related disclosure rules on March 6, 2024, dozens of parties filed petitions for review across different appellate courts. The Judicial...more

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Minería en tiempos de transición energética

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En este episodio de nuestra serie "A Lo Legal Con Energía", Inés Elvira Vesga, socia del área de Energía y Recursos Naturales, conversa con Juan Camilo Nariño, presidente de la Asociación Colombiana de Minería. Juntos,...more

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National Environmental Policy Act/Proposed Amendments: U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources (Congressman...

The United States House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources (“Natural Resources Committee”) held a September 4th Hearing addressing: Discussion Draft of H.R. __ (Rep. Westerman), To amend the National...more

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COP16 en Colombia: El Futuro de la Biodiversidad

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En este episodio de "A Lo Legal En Par Minutos", nuestro socio Edwin Cortés habla con José Vicente Zapata, socio del área de energía, sobre el próximo evento COP16 en Colombia, que se enfocará en la biodiversidad y el medio...more

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Water Ya Gonna Do When the EPA Comes for You?

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) recently announced that it will be taking a hard look at the Texas Railroad Commission’s (“RRC”) enforcement of injection well regulatory practices (or the lack thereof).  The...more

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On-Demand Webinar | Recent Updates to Federal Environmental and Natural Resource Regulations

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Updates to federal environmental and natural resource regulations and recent consequential decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court have resulted in a significant shift to the federal environmental and natural resource landscape...more

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Congreso de Colombia expide ley que declara al Río Ranchería como sujeto de derechos

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El Congreso de la República de Colombia aprobó el pasado 8 de agosto la Ley 2415 de 2024, por medio de la cual se declaró el Río Ranchería como sujeto de derechos, reconociéndole al río los derechos de conservación,...more

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Podcast - Panorama del sector energético en Colombia

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In the first episode of our "A Lo Legal Con Energía" podcast series, Energy & Natural Resources Partner Inés Elvira Vesga engages in a discussion with Colombia's Minister of Mines and Energy, Dr. Amylkar Acosta. Together,...more

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