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Stay informed on the latest developments in environmental law, from policy changes and regulatory updates to sustainability initiatives. Our blog provides expert insights, analysis, and practical guidance to help you navigate the ever-evolving landscape of environmental regulations. Check back regularly for in-depth articles, breaking news, and thought-provoking discussions on the issues that matter most.


A new beginning for “begin actual construction”?
On September 2, 2025, Aaron Szabo, Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation, issued a letter responding to a request for guidance on...
Sep 164 min read


Court Adheres to Broad Meaning of “Operator” in NSR Enforcement
On August 25, 2025, the Eastern District of Michigan held, in United States v. EES Coke Battery, LLC (E.D. Mich. Case No. 22-11191), that...
Sep 98 min read


Fifth Circuit rejects prior permit necessarily determines BACT
On August 12, 2025, the Fifth Circuit, after receiving back the Texas Supreme Court’s response to its certified question in Port Arthur...
Aug 254 min read
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Analysis: Ameren’s Petition for Reconsideration, Eric L. Hiser
In this installment and the following one, we will examine the United States v. Ameren Missouri litigation over whether Ameren’s...
jmaiden
Feb 22, 20221 min read


Eighth Circuit Denies Rehearing in Ameren Missouri, by Eric L. Hiser
In an Order issued November 30, 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit rejected requests by both Ameren Missouri and the...
jmaiden
Dec 2, 20211 min read
EPA Moves Forward with PM2.5 and Ozone NAAQS, by Eric L. Hiser
Although a bit outside our normal NSR-centered view, we thought that we would highlight recent developments with the PM2.5 and Ozone...
jmaiden
Nov 5, 20211 min read


EPA Denies Petition to Reconsider “Project Emissions Accounting” Rule, by Eric L. Hiser
On October 12, 2021, EPA Administrator Regan denied the January 22, 2021, petition for reconsideration and stay of the Project...
jmaiden
Oct 18, 20211 min read


EPA wins "relief" skirmish in Ameren Missouri case
On February 27, 2019, Judge Sippel of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri entered an order resolving...
tburggraff
Jul 3, 20211 min read


Fifth Circuit Grants En Banc Review in Luminant
On July 10, 2019, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a request for "rehearing en banc" on the panel decision in...
tburggraff
Jul 3, 20211 min read


EPA Proposes "Project Emissions Accounting" Rule
On August 1, 2019, EPA released its proposed “Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New Source Review (NNSR):...
tburggraff
Jul 3, 20211 min read


United States Dismisses Fifth Circuit Luminant Appeal
Less than one month after Luminant Generation won its motion for rehearing en banc in United States v. Luminant Generation Co., the...
tburggraff
Jul 3, 20211 min read


EPA streamlines tribal oil and gas minor NSR process
On July 15, 2019, EPA proposed revisions to the federal implementation plan for tribal minor NSR program addressing “true minor” oil and...
tburggraff
Jul 3, 20211 min read


Eric Hiser Named to the 2020 Edition of Best Lawyers
Jorden Hiser & Joy is proud to announce that Eric Hiser has been selected for inclusion in the 26th Edition of Best Lawyers in the...
tburggraff
Jul 3, 20211 min read


Doug Jorden Named to the 2020 Edition of Best Lawyers
Jorden Hiser & Joy is proud to announce that Doug Jorden has been selected for inclusion in the 26th Edition of Best Lawyers as Lawyer of...
tburggraff
Jul 3, 20211 min read


JHJ Website is LIVE!
Welcome! JHJ's new webpage is now live. Over the coming weeks we hope to provide more blog content on environmental updates that are...
tburggraff
Jul 3, 20211 min read


DC Circuit: No PSD "Grandfathering"
On August 23, 2019, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (DC Circuit) issued a decision in Murray Energy Corp....
tburggraff
Jul 3, 20211 min read


Environmental Law Network Spotlight
Trevor Burggraff and Jorden Hiser & Joy PLC are the Environmental Law Network's featured firm for October 2019. ELN is the first...
tburggraff
Jul 3, 20211 min read


Environmental Law Network Recognized by Best Lawyers
October 1, 2019; CLEVELAND, OH – The Environmental Law Network (ELN) is pleased to announce that twenty-one of ELN’s member law firms...
tburggraff
Jul 3, 20211 min read


Court Orders Ameren to Install Controls at Two Plants
On September 30, 2019, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri entered judgment in the long-awaited remedy phase of...
tburggraff
Jul 3, 20211 min read


Ameren Missouri court partially stays relief
On October 22, 2019, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri partially stayed its remedy decision in United States...
tburggraff
Jul 3, 20211 min read


NSR Law Blog at Upcoming A&WMA webinars
NSR Law Blog contributors will be appearing at two upcoming Air & Waste Management Association webinars on November 5th and November...
tburggraff
Jul 3, 20211 min read


Jorden Hiser & Joy, PLC Named to the 2020 Edition of Best Law Firms
Jorden Hiser & Joy is proud to announce that our firm has been selected for inclusion in the 10th Edition of Best Law Firms in the...
tburggraff
Jul 3, 20211 min read


EPA Limits Meadowbrook and Ameresco Scope
In a July 12, 2019 letter to Commissioner Catherine McCabe of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), EPA Acting...
tburggraff
Jul 3, 20211 min read
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