The landscape of coastal real estate development in North Carolina has undergone a seismic shift following major regulatory changes over the last few years.
For developers eyeing coastal properties, understanding the...more
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have become a focal point of regulatory scrutiny nationwide due to their persistent environmental presence and potential health risks. For businesses, navigating the evolving...more
The third major development of 2023 for defining "Waters of the United States" ("WOTUS") has arrived. First, in early 2023, the United States Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") and the United States Army Corps of...more
11/13/2023
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On April 21, 2023, the eve of Earth Day, President Biden continued his Administration's spotlight on environmental justice issues by signing Executive Order 14096, entitled "Revitalizing Our Nation's Commitment to...more
It's that song in your head that you can't stop hearing.
On March 20, 2023, the 500-plus page final Revised Definition of "Waters of the United States" ("2023 WOTUS Rule" or "Rule") went into effect, published jointly by...more
The United States Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") adopted an updated standard of practice for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments on December 15, 2022. The updated standard adds more refined investigation and...more
The ongoing saga of how to define "waters of the United States" (WOTUS) continues.
In this latest installment, we have, in effect, time-traveled back to 2008. The United States Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA")...more
On April 21, 2020, the United States Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") and Army Corps of Engineers ("Corps") completed step two of the two-step "repeal and replace" process ordered by President Trump in 2017 by...more
5/11/2020
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On Thursday, March 26, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") published guidance for how it will enforce environmental legal obligations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The temporary policy, which is...more
The North Carolina Chamber hosted its annual Environmental Compliance Conference on February 1, 2018, in Durham. North Carolina leaders were on hand to provide updates and advice on environmental compliance regarding air,...more
3/8/2018
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