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Contaminants Compass: May 2025 Edition

“Contaminants Compass” is a monthly newsletter that provides updates, legal observations and actionable tips to navigate the evolving legal challenges of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)....more

Environmental Vanguard: May 2025 Edition

“Environmental Vanguard” is a quarterly newsletter from McGuireWoods, sharing key insights from our leading environmental attorneys and consultants at the forefront of regulatory, litigation, and policy developments. This...more

EPA Announces Major Shift in Enforcement Priorities for Energy Sector

On March 12, 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA) issued a memorandum titled “Implementing National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives Consistently with...more

EPA Announces 31 Sweeping Regulatory Reforms

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin announced on March 12, 2025, that the agency will take 31 deregulatory actions aimed at advancing President Donald Trump’s executive orders and economic agenda....more

Trump Halts Offshore Wind Leasing and Federal Permitting for Wind Projects

In a memorandum issued Jan. 20, 2025, President Donald Trump halted federal offshore wind energy leasing and directed federal administrative agencies to cease the issuance and renewal of permits and approvals for onshore and...more

Contaminants Compass: January 2025 Edition

“Contaminants Compass” is a monthly newsletter that provides updates, legal observations and actionable tips to navigate the evolving legal challenges of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This edition discusses the...more

Contaminant Compass: November 2024 Edition

“Contaminants Compass” is a monthly newsletter that provides updates, legal observations and actionable tips to navigate the evolving legal challenges of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This edition discusses new...more

Contaminants Compass: August 2024 Edition

“Contaminants Compass” is a monthly newsletter that provides updates, legal observations and actionable tips to navigate the evolving legal challenges of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This edition discusses...more

EPA, States Differ on Approach to Carbon Capture and Storage Facility Liability

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) refers to the process of injecting carbon dioxide into deep rock formations known as “Class VI wells” as a long-term underground storage option to reduce carbon dioxide emissions into the...more

Contaminants Compass: May 2024 Edition

“Contaminants Compass” is a monthly newsletter that provides real-time updates, legal observations and actionable tips to navigate the constantly evolving legal challenges of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This...more

Contaminants Compass: February 2024 Edition

“Contaminants Compass” is a monthly McGuireWoods newsletter that provides updates, legal observations and actionable tips to navigate the evolving legal challenges of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This edition...more

SCOTUS Wetlands Ruling Significantly Reduces Federal Jurisdiction Under Clean Water Act

In a landmark decision in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Supreme Court adopted a more stringent test for determining whether wetlands are “waters of the United States,” severely curtailing the scope of...more

Old Wells: A New Frontier for Crypto-Mining and Complaints

Cryptocurrency mining is an emerging industry that must overcome the watchful eyes of communities and regulators. This unique process uses computers to solve complex math problems on a blockchain, which rewards miners with...more

EPA Establishes Aug. 31 End Date for COVID-19 Era Discretion Policy

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an Aug. 31, 2020, end date for guidance issued in its March 26, 2020, policy memorandum (discretion policy) that indicated EPA might ease environmental obligations and...more

Additional EPA Guidance and Developments During the COVID-19 Era

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has published various guidance documents after it issued its March 26, 2020, policy memorandum announcing that it may ease environmental obligations and forgo enforcement in certain...more

State Environmental Enforcement Policies During COVID-19 And Response To EPA “Discretion” Policy

On March 26, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it may ease enforcement of environmental legal obligations during the COVID-19 national emergency. Though some incorrectly interpreted this...more

EPA Indicates That It May Relax Enforcement Measures For Narrow Categories Of Environmental Legal Obligations Occurring After...

On March 26, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it may ease enforcement of environmental legal obligations during the COVID-19 national emergency. Though some have incorrectly interpreted this...more

What to Expect in Environmental Regulation for 2019

Deregulation was one of the primary promises of President Trump’s campaign, and in 2018, the administration continued to roll back environmental regulation. The recent shutdown of the federal government has slowed...more

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