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Welcome to Industrials Regulatory News and Trends. In this regular bulletin, DLA Piper lawyers provide concise updates on key developments in the industrials sector to help you navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and...more
In this episode of our "An Energized Exchange" podcast series, presented by the Energy & Natural Resources Industry Sector Group, attorneys Zach Pilchen, Brian Bunger and Rafe Petersen discuss the U.S. Supreme Court's...more
Welcome to our sixth issue of Currents 2025. We are covering a multitude of issues in this edition, but we want to pass along a couple of announcements first. Again, thank you for reading! Amazon and Pennsylvania Join the...more
On June 17, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) published its proposed “Set 2” rule under the Renewable Fuel Standard (“RFS”) program (the “Set 2 Rule”). The Set 2 Rule proposes renewable volume obligations...more
On May 22, 2025, the Senate passed several joint resolutions to disapprove the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Clean Air Act (CAA) waiver of preemption for California’s Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II), Advanced...more
Both the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee released their portions of the reconciliation bill over the last week. While not as far-reaching as some feared, these initial revisions...more
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
Vehicle manufacturers and operators in California are no stranger to complex regulations, with the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) history of pioneering mobile emission regulations. ...more
Welcome to our third issue of Currents 2025. Again, thank you for reading! Power Plays and Fueling Tension: Trade War Ripples Through North American Energy Markets - President Trump's pursuit of U.S. energy dominance,...more
Federal Energy Policy Update: A Tumultuous Start to 2025 - The saying “March comes in like a lion” refers to the weather. However, in the political sphere, the Trump administration has ushered in a turbulent start to the...more
Foley is here to help you through all aspects of rethinking your long-term business strategies, investments, partnerships, and technology...more
Within hours of his inauguration, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order titled “Unleashing American Energy.” This Executive Order contained several provisions that significantly shift current policies and...more
California’s Air Resources Board (CARB) on Jan. 13 sent a letter to withdraw its request to the Environmental Protection Agency pursuant to Sections 209(b) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for a federal waiver that would require...more
During the first week of his second term, President Trump issued a slew of executive orders (EOs) and presidential memorandums that directly target environmental and climate initiatives addressed by previous administrations....more
Previously we’ve reviewed overarching expectations of the second Trump Administration, how the Trump Administration will act on California’s emissions waivers, the steps the Trump Administration is likely to take with respect...more
Happy new year, ACOEL colleagues and friends! Following (nearly) four years in the Biden Administration serving as Associate Administrator for Policy at EPA, I am happy to be back in my teaching role at Georgetown University...more
With several pending litigations challenging federal emissions and fuel economy standards, the automotive industry is likely to see continued disruption at a time when it seeks stability....more
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to assume office, the administration is signaling a shift in regulatory policy that could have sweeping implications for the automotive and advanced mobility industries. ...more
China imposes export control measures on dozens of US manufacturers. On January 2, China announced new export control measures targeting 28 US companies and added 10 US companies to a list of entities barred from doing...more
Update and Background - The U.S. Supreme Court, in Diamond Alternative Energy, LLC v. EPA, et al, recently declined to review whether the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) exceeded its authority by granting a...more
Under President Joe Biden’s Administration, multiple programs were created to invest in the necessary infrastructure and to support private development of the electric vehicle industry. Given the anticipated shift away from...more
Under Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 209(a) (42 U.S.C. § 7543), states are preempted from adopting or enforcing emissions standards for new motor vehicles or new motor vehicle engines. However, because California had adopted its...more
In this Issue: Mission is Market - As with many, we in the Foley Hoag energy and climate practice have felt the results of the 2024 election reverberate through our industry. We’ve gathered and digested the most current...more
In a potential blow to the fledging EV transition, reports have noted that the Trump transition team is planning to terminate the $7,500 consumer EV credit, an action publicly supported by Elon Musk....more