Claire Hansen at Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

The Hidden Risk of Diminished Environmental Data: Could the United States Lose Its “Low-Risk” Status under the EUDR?

The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), in force since January 1, 2024, mandates that “relevant commodities” linked to deforestation — including cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya, and wood — must not...more

8/19/2025 / Data Collection , Due Diligence , Environmental Policies , EU , European Commission , Regulatory Requirements , Reporting Requirements , Supply Chain , Transparency

EPA to Reconsider Asbestos Part 1 Risk Management Rule Following Legal Challenge

On June 16, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) filed a motion with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit requesting that litigation over its 2024 final rule regulating chrysotile asbestos under the...more

6/30/2025 / Asbestos , Environmental Litigation , Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) , Hazardous Substances , Public Health , Regulatory Requirements , Risk Management , Rulemaking Process , Toxic Chemicals , Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)

USDA TO THE RESCUE! First, Immigration Policies — Will MAHA be Next?

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been around for more than 150 years, stressing the importance of American agriculture to a bountiful food production system since Abraham Lincoln first signed it into being in...more

6/23/2025 / Agribusiness , Agricultural Workers , Executive Orders , Food Supply , Immigration Enforcement , Immigration Reform , Regulatory Reform , Trump Administration , USDA

Clearing Regulatory Roadblocks: How Smarter Implementation Can Help Supply Chain Modernization

On June 5, 2025, the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) of the U.S. Congress convened a hearing titled “Barriers to Supply Chain Modernization and Factor Productivity Enhancements.” Throughout the hearing, members and witnesses...more

6/16/2025 / Department of Defense (DOD) , Environmental Policies , Government Agencies , Manufacturers , Regulatory Reform , Reporting Requirements , Risk Management , Rulemaking Process , Supply Chain , Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)

Big Beautiful Bill Means Big Cuts for Clean Energy Manufacturers

On March 20, 2025, House Republicans passed the “Big Beautiful Bill” (BBB) as part of H.R. 1, a sweeping legislative package that includes dramatic rollbacks of many of the clean energy tax credits established under the...more

6/9/2025 / Clean Energy , Energy Policy , Foreign Investment , Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) , Investment , Manufacturers , Proposed Legislation , Supply Chain , Tax Credits , US Trade Policies

Chemical Policy Crossroads: MAHA Report’s Assessment Calls for Reform Amid Deregulatory Trends

In response to President Trump’s February 13, 2025, Executive Order (EO) 14212, “Establishing The President’s Make America Healthy Again Commission,” the White House issued part of what is being called “The MAHA Report” (with...more

6/3/2025 / Chemicals , Environmental Policies , Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Food Safety , National Institute of Health (NIH) , Pesticides , Public Health , Regulatory Reform , Trump Administration , USDA

EC Announces Low- and High-Risk Countries under the EUDR

The European Commission (EC) released on May 22, 2025, the identity of the countries that present a low or high risk of deforestation in producing seven commodities (cattle, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, rubber, soy, and wood)...more

5/28/2025 / Commodities , Environmental Policies , EU , European Commission , Forestry , Imports , Manufacturers , Regulatory Requirements , Risk Management , Supply Chain

When States Step In: PFAS Policy Innovation or Fragmentation?

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) remain a top concern for regulators and the public alike. While federal regulators continue to lay the groundwork for a comprehensive response, including through the PFAS Strategic...more

5/16/2025 / Consumer Product Companies , Disclosure Requirements , Environmental Policies , Manufacturers , New Legislation , PFAS , Regulatory Requirements , Reporting Requirements , State and Local Government , Toxic Chemicals

Setting the Record Straight: New Chemical Review Needs Scientists

On May 2, 2025, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the “[n]ext phase of organizational improvements to better integrate science into agency offices.” As part of this reorganization...more

5/9/2025 / Chemicals , Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) , Manufacturers , Regulatory Reform , Regulatory Requirements , Risk Assessment , Risk Management , Rulemaking Process , Statutory Interpretation , Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)

Navigating the Regulatory Crossroads: Chemical Policy in Trump’s First 100 Days

President Donald Trump’s initial 100 days in office during his second term have marked a significant shift in the United States’ approach to chemical regulation, emphasizing deregulation and industry facilitation over more...more

5/5/2025 / Environmental Justice , Environmental Policies , Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) , Executive Orders , PFAS , Regulatory Agenda , Regulatory Reform , Risk Assessment , Toxic Chemicals , Trump Administration

Recalibrating Regulation: EPA, Energy, and the Unfolding Consequences of Deregulatory Momentum

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has long navigated the complex intersection of science, law, policy, and public trust. Under the Trump Administration, EPA faces renewed scrutiny. The Administration seeks...more

4/25/2025 / Clean Energy , Deregulation , Electric Vehicles , Energy Policy , Energy Sector , Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) , Executive Orders , Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) , Regulatory Reform , Trump Administration

Claire Hansen

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