The budget reconciliation bill signed into law on July 4 (also known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill”) adds a new provision to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) that allows project sponsors/applicants to pay for...more
8/15/2025
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Senate confirms Biden’s pick to lead EPA -
The New York Times – March 10 -
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Michael S. Regan, the former top environmental regulator for North Carolina, to lead the U.S. Environmental...more
3/12/2021
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Biden, emphasizing job creation, signs sweeping climate actions -
The New York Times – January 27 -
President Biden on Wednesday signed a series of executive actions, ranging from pausing new federal oil leases to...more
1/29/2021
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U.S. EPA recommends testing wastewater for PFAS -
Bullet Chemical & Engineering News – December 1 -
Certain facilities may have to test for the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in their...more
12/4/2020
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California plans to ban sales of new gas-powered cars in 15 years -
The New York Times – September 23 -
California plans to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered cars statewide by 2035, Governor Gavin Newsom announced...more