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The Battle Over The Constitution Pipeline

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In 2020, following a bitter eight-year fight, Williams Corporation canceled its plans to build the Constitution Pipeline. The pipeline would have carried natural gas from the gas fields of Northeastern Pennsylvania...more

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Declaring a National Energy Emergency

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On his first day in office, President Trump signed an executive order (“EO”) declaring a “National Energy Emergency,” the first in U.S. history. This comes off countless campaign promises from the president that the U.S....more

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 6: Scott Mason IV Appointed Regional Administrator

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced today that Mr. Scott Mason IV has been appointed Regional Administrator for Region 6. Region 6 is denoted South Central Region....more

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Administrator Lee Zeldin Outlines Agency Priorities

United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced on February 4th the federal agency’s priorities under the Trump Administration....more

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Trump Administration Seeks Permitting and NEPA Reform

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On January 20, President Donald Trump signed a flurry of executive orders and memorandums that will have significant implications for projects seeking federal permits and subject to review under the National Environmental...more

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Trump Issues Sweeping Executive Order Declaring National Energy Emergency

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On 20 January 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order declaring a National Energy Emergency (Order). Under the National Emergencies Act, the president may declare a national emergency that allows the government to use...more

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Trump Executive Actions Impacting Renewable Energy

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On President Trump’s first and second days in office, the new administration released a flurry of executive actions, in the form of both memorandums and executive orders, focused on the energy industry:...more

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Executive Orders and Presidential Memoranda Focus on U.S. Energy Sector

President Trump issued several Executive Orders and Presidential Memoranda on January 20, 2025, that will have a significant impact on the United States energy sector.  Select Executive Orders and Presidential Memoranda are...more

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President Trump Signs Energy Executive Orders on Day One of Administration

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On January 20, 2025, newly sworn-in President Donald Trump signed several executive orders related to energy policy. In the most comprehensive order, the administration declared a national energy emergency, the purpose of...more

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The Future of U.S. Environmental Regulation: What to Expect in 2025

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While still a newly minted lawyer early in 1977, I had the good fortune to land a job with the then brand-new Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. This coincided with the 1976 election of Jimmy Carter as...more

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Environment & Energy Insights (November 2024)

Welcome to the November edition of Nutter's Environment & Energy Insights, a monthly update of current trends in environment and energy law.  What a Second Trump Presidency Could Mean for Massachusetts' Energy and Environment...more

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FERC Proposes One-Year Deadline for States to Issue Clean Water Act Certifications

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Acting in response to a Trump Administration Executive Order instructing federal agencies to reduce regulatory uncertainties and expedite construction of energy infrastructure, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - June 2020

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EPA limits states' power to stop oil and gas pipelines - Bullet NPR – June 1 - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Monday issued a new rule intended to expedite the approval process for pipeline...more

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EPA Answers Trump’s Call for Less State Authority Under the Clean Water Act

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EPA recently published a proposed federal rule (“Proposed Rule”) aimed at limiting the authority of states to deny certifications of compliance with state water quality requirements under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act...more

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EPA Issues Proposed Rule Updating Regulations on CWA Water Quality Certifications

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On August 8, 2019, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposed rule to update regulations implementing Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (CWA). The rule was proposed in response to President Trump’s...more

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EPA to States: Don’t Rock the Boat with Water Quality Certification Review

On June 7, 2019, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued updated guidance to “clarify and provide recommendations concerning the implementation of” Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (CWA), which could have...more

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Spring Cleaning: Trump Administration Announces Further Changes to Clean Water Act Regulation

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On April 10, 2019, President Trump issued a pair of Executive Orders aimed at streamlining Clean Water Act permitting of the nation’s energy infrastructure. The Executive Order on Promoting Energy Infrastructure and Economic...more

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Executive Orders Aim to Streamline Energy Infrastructure Projects 

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On April 10, 2019, President Trump signed two executive orders intended to address a range of legal and procedural hurdles commonly facing infrastructure projects, particularly in the energy sector. Most notably, the...more

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Trump Track: Clean Water Act §401—Whose Certification Is It?

As part of the Administration’s policy in favor of domestic oil and gas development, on April 10 President Trump issued an Executive Order “Promoting Energy Infrastructure and Economic Growth.” ...more

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Coal Exports: The Trump Administration and Western States Take Action to Open Ports for Shipment of Coal

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On April 10, 2019, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order seeking to address permitting and policy obstacles preventing the export of coal and other energy resources through West Coast ports. New port facilities and...more

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Executive Order on Promoting Energy Infrastructure and Economic Growth: Section 401 Clean Water Act Certification Process

The White House issued an Executive Order titled: Executive Order on Promoting Energy Infrastructure and Economic Growth (“EO”) - Section 3 of the EO addresses Section 401 Clean Water Act certifications....more

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Marcellus Shale Update : Trump v. Cuomo – The Battle of the Pipelines

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President Trump joined the pipeline battle last week by issuing two Executive Orders aiming at limiting the power of state officials to determine federal policy. One Order calls on the Environmental Protection Agency to...more

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President Trump Issued Two New EOs on Energy Infrastructure and Federal Energy Policy

On April 10, President Trump issued two Executive Orders (EO) relating to the revision of some aspects of federal energy policy and development. 1. The first EO is very comprehensive, affecting many federal agencies and...more

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Infrastructure Risks and Opportunities

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This is the third issue of WilmerHale’s 10-in-10 Hot Topics in Energy Series. Over the next 10 weeks, our attorneys will share insights on current and emerging issues affecting the US energy sector. ...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights - January 2019 #4

Trump Eyes Action to Limit States' Powers to Block Pipelines - "The Trump administration is considering taking steps to limit the ability of states to block interstate gas pipelines and other energy projects, according to...more

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