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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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Project Emissions Accounting Rule Published, November 23, 2020 Eric L. Hiser
Project Emissions Accounting Rule Published (link update) The final Project Emissions Accounting rule was published today in the Federal...
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Jul 3, 20211 min read
EPA Drops "Begin Actual Construction" Guidance, December 10, 2020 Eric L. Hiser
At a December 8, 2020, Clean Air Act Advisory Committee meeting, acting Assistant Administrator for Air Anne Austin reportedly stated...
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Jul 3, 20211 min read


EPA Issues “NSR Corrections” Rule, January 18, 2021 Eric L. Hiser
On January 5, 2021, EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler issued the final rule non “Error Corrections to New Source Review Regulations.” The...
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Jul 3, 20211 min read


EPA Raises NSR Penalties, February 16, 2021 Eric L. Hiser
In the closing days of the Trump Administration, EPA released its annual "Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment" for various...
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Jul 3, 20211 min read


DC Circuit Upholds "Reasonable Possibility" Test, March 5, 2021 Eric L. Hiser
In a 2-1 decision in New Jersey v. EPA, released on March 5, 2021, the District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals (DC Circuit) held...
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Jul 3, 20211 min read


Air Dispersion Modeling: Where Is It Open to Challenge? March 29, 2021
In a guest column, Bill Jones, President of Blue Sky Modeling, talks about when air dispersion modeling may be subject to challenge in...
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Jul 3, 20211 min read


EPA Announces New Environmental Justice Steps, April 30, 2021 Eric L. Hiser
On April 7, 2021, EPA Administrator Michael Regan announced new steps that EPA is taking to advance the environmental justice goals of...
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Jul 3, 20211 min read


EPA Withdraws Limetree Bay PAL, May 27, 2021 Eric L. Hiser
On March 25, 2021, incoming EPA Administrator Michael Regan notified the U.S. Virgin Islands and Limetree Bay Terminals (LBT) that it was...
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Jul 3, 20211 min read


Congratulations to Brandon Curtis
Congratulations to Brandon Curtis who was chosen as the Environmental Law Network’s June lawyer of the month. Check out Brandon’s...
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Jul 3, 20211 min read
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