EPA narrows “Waters of the United States” definition following Sackett ruling
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers recently announced a revised and final rule amending the definition of Waters of the... Read more.
New EPA Rule Removes Emergency Defense Waiver in Title V Air Permits
On July 21, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency published a final rule eliminating an affirmative defense for Clean Air Act permit emissions violations caused... Read more.
Supreme Court Narrows Scope of Clean Water Act in Landmark Sackett Case
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued its opinion in the landmark Clean Water Act (“CWA”) case of Sackett v. EPA, No. 21-454 (May 25, 2023). This decision delivers... Read more.
In a Choose Your Own Adventure – Approach, EPA Proposes Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for New and Existing Power Plants
Today, the US Environmental Protection Agency released its long-awaited proposal for New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified,... Read more.
Can You Go Green Without Being Accused Of Greenwashing?
On Earth Day and every day, companies face increasing pressure to “go green” or be more “sustainable.” When companies heed this call—whether it’s by... Read more.
The Time for Climate Investment is Here
Happy Earth Month! In today’s blog, we observe the historic investment opportunity presented by the convergence of efforts to address climate change and spur the... Read more.
New WOTUS Rule Halted in Half of Country by Federal District Court
On April 12, 2023, a federal district court judge in North Dakota issued a temporary injunction blocking implementation of the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers regulations... Read more.
EPA Finalizes “Good Neighbor Plan” Targeting Ozone-Creating NOx Emissions in 23 States
On March 15, 2023, EPA finalized its Good Neighbor Plan under the Clean Air Act (“CAA”), a rule designed to reduce smog-forming nitrogen oxide pollution from... Read more.
Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage: A Pathway for Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions
As businesses continue to optimize their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies, an important arrow in the ESG quiver may be carbon dioxide (CO2)... Read more.
EPA Proposes Significant Change to Particulate Matter Air Quality Standards
On January 6, 2023, EPA announced that is was issuing a proposed rule to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (“NAAQS”) for fine particulate matter... Read more.