As EPA announces US$5.5 billion for new water infrastructure loans, Congress is debating establishing a new lending “window” for State Revolving Funds.
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..Under WIFIA, EPA can issue long-term, low-interest...more
WIFIA establishes an EPA-administered water infrastructure bank providing low-interest, long-term loans and loan guarantees.
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..EPA has now fully launched the federal water infrastructure bank established by...more
Pipelines delayed as certain states and environmental groups pursue CWA and NEPA challenges to FERC Natural Gas Act Authorizations.
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- FERC extends Millennium’s Valley Lateral Pipeline Project construction...more
Senate to propose companion legislation to House’s SELF DRIVE Act.
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- The Senate Commerce Committee passed a self-driving car bill that is similar but not identical to a version recently passed by the House...more
A bill that could facilitate more highly automated vehicles on US roads — with important economic and social implications — gains traction.
Overview: Gearing Up for Legal and Regulatory Change -
Society is on the verge...more
The new Administration faces consequential near-term court decisions and policy choices as it charts a future course for the RFS.
..The outcome of pending court challenges to the 2014-2016 RFS Rule will be consequential,...more
On March 19, 2017, 52 new or reissued nationwide permits (NWPs) for discharges into “waters of the United States,” issued pursuant to Section 404(e) of the Clean Water Act (CWA) and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act...more
Modifications and updates to the general permits will impact both new and ongoing projects, including in energy, mining, transportation, and construction sectors.
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- Nationwide Permits 12 and 14, which...more
Recent executive order seeks broad repeal of Obama administration climate policies, including actions directed at the electric power sector.
On March 28, 2017, President Donald Trump signed a “Presidential Executive...more
New administration offers opportunity for engagement on attainment status and to reduce potential compliance costs of 2015 ozone standards.
Over the past four decades, compliance with the ozone National Ambient Air...more
Since assuming office in January, President Donald Trump – with the support of Congress – has stated his intention to roll back “burdensome” U.S. environmental regulations. The White House and Congress aim to reverse several...more
Joel Beauvais and Claudia O’Brien have authored an article entitled “Re-Evaluating the Clean Water Rule: The Long Road Ahead.” President Donald Trump, on February 28, signed an executive order (EO) directing the U.S....more