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EPA and DOI Regulatory Roundup: Air Toxics and Carbon, Coal Ash, Wastewater, Methane, and Offshore Wind

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The Biden-Harris Administration recently issued a suite of new rules aimed at addressing water and air quality, reducing methane emissions, protecting environmental justice communities, and accelerating the nation’s...more

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Minnesota Legislature Passes Historic Environmental Legislation

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The Minnesota Legislature has passed landmark environmental legislation with far-reaching consequences for regulated industries throughout the state. The bill provides approximately $1 billion in new spending for...more

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Reduction of Lead Exposures and Disparities in U.S. Communities: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Strategy Released

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) released a document titled: Strategy to Reduce Lead Exposures and Disparities in U.S. Communities (October 2022) (“Strategy”)...more

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TCEQ Announces New Public Involvement Plan

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Starting November 1, 2022, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) will require applicants who are applying for a new registration, permit, or activity, or making certain changes to an existing registration, permit,...more

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Universe of Lagoons/Analysis of State and Tribal Lagoon Wastewater Treatment Systems: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Report

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Office of Water issued a May 2022 report titled: The Universe of Lagoons: An Analysis of State and Tribal Lagoon Wastewater Treatment Systems and Socioeconomic,...more

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Austin: A Battle Among Progressives

The City of Austin has become a battleground for progressive initiatives. On June 9, the City Council approved a resolution directed at water quality, flooding, and environmental justice. Surprisingly, these laudable...more

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TCEQ Responds to Environmental Justice Concerns by Expanding Permit Requirements Designed to Enhance

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (“TCEQ”) has issued new rules that require many air, water rights, and water quality permit applications to provide alternative language translations of public notices and...more

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EPA’s Draft Strategic Plan Emphasizes Environmental Justice

On October 1, 2021, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its new Draft Strategic Plan for 2022 through 2026 (Strategic Plan). EPA is required to develop the Strategic Plan to communicate EPA’s priorities...more

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NYC to Hold Summer Town Hall on Environmental Justice on August 18, 2021 and “EJ For All Report” Scoping Document is Open for...

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EJ Town Hall - On Wednesday, August 18, 2021, the Mayor’s Office and the Environmental Justice Advisory Board will hold another virtual Town Hall regarding environmental justice (EJ) issues throughout the City. Among other...more

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A Snapshot of Environmental Bills Filed During Texas’ 2021 Legislative Session (87R)

The 87th Legislative Session’s filing deadline of March 12, 2021 has come and gone, giving us an opportunity to survey the full suite of environmental bills – air, water, waste, procedural – that will be considered, debated,...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - December 2020 #3

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Biden picks North Carolina environmental chief to lead EPA - Associated Press – December 17 - President-elect Joe Biden this Thursday selected Michael S. Regan to serve as Administrator of the U.S. Environmental...more

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Biden’s Climate Catch Up, or Trump’s Regulatory Rollbacks? Key Environmental and Energy Considerations for the 2020 Elections

- It is apparent that former Vice President Joe Biden’s “clean energy revolution” and climate goals stand in stark contrast with the policies the Trump Administration has pursued during its first term, underscoring the...more

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