On July 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) circulated an internal memorandum, requiring 68 different DOI actions related to wind and solar project development to be submitted to the DOI Office of the...more
7/28/2025
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Clean Water Act ,
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National Park Service ,
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Regulatory Requirements ,
Renewable Energy ,
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Wind Power
As detailed previously, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) offers incentives to renewable energy development that takes place on certain properties that are affected by potential or confirmed contamination. Under the IRA, a...more
7/23/2024
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Brownfield Properties ,
CERCLA ,
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Environmental Site Assessment ,
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Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
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IRS ,
Renewable Energy ,
Tax Credits
The already-complicated relationship between wind energy and eagles has taken center stage recently. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is ramping up its efforts to protect bald and golden eagles at development...more