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The proposal could accelerate the permitting process for carbon capture and storage projects in the state.

By Joshua T. Bledsoe, JP Brisson, Nikki Buffa, Michael Dreibelbis, Jennifer Roy, Nolan Fargo, and Samantha Yeager

On June 9, 2025, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signed a proposed rule that, if approved, would grant Texas primary enforcement authority, or primacy, for permitting Class VI Underground Injection Control (UIC) wells under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).

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If finalized, the rule would eliminate both Obama- and Biden-era limits on GHG emissions from fossil fuel-fired power plants.

By Karl A. Karg, Stacey L. VanBelleghem, Nikki Buffa, Devin M. O’Connor, and G. Jack Mathews

On June 11, 2025, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a proposed rule under the Clean Air Act (CAA) titled “Repeal of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units” (the Proposed Repeal).

Under the current Obama- and…

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On June 4, 2025, Latham & Watkins and Integral Consulting discussed regulatory, insurance, and litigation developments for wildfires in 2025.

By Marc T. Campopiano, Robin M. Hulshizer, and Steven B. Lesan

In light of the recent California wildfires, companies in the state and across the nation must navigate more complex regulatory regimes when managing and responding to wildfire risks. In addition, wildfires continue to be a serious threat to the public and environment, affecting air quality, amplifying the…

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The decision emphasizes the importance of judicial deference to agencies on NEPA and narrows the scope of environmental analyses.

By Nikki Buffa, Devin M. O’Connor, Jennifer K. Roy, Janice M. Schneider, Reilly Nelson, and Samantha Yeager

On May 29, 2025, the US Supreme Court issued a decision (Decision) in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County, Colorado, No. 23-975 (2025), significantly narrowing the scope of environmental reviews required under the National Environmental Policy Act…

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The proposal could accelerate the permitting process for projects in the state, including carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects.

By Joshua T. Bledsoe, Nikki Buffa, Jennifer K. Roy, and Samantha Yeager

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a significant regulatory change that could expedite permitting for Underground Injection Control (UIC) wells in Arizona. A proposed rule published on May 19, 2025, would grant the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) primary enforcement authority, or “primacy,”…

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The Trump administration changes course on regulatory interpretations relating to the scope of protections for endangered and threatened species and migratory birds.

By Nikki Buffa, Jennifer K. Roy, Lucas I. Quass, and Samantha K. Seikkula

Federal agencies took steps in April 2025 to narrow (i) habitat protections for federally listed endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and (ii) the scope of liability for incidental take of migratory birds under the Migratory Bird Treaty…

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The orders span various sectors and aim to introduce sunset provisions into regulations and eliminate regulations deemed unlawful or anti-competitive.

By Nikki Buffa, Jennifer K. Roy, John Detrich, and Kayla Seltzer

On April 9, 2025, the Trump administration issued three new orders to reevaluate and roll back regulations across various sectors. These orders are a continued step toward implementing the administration’s objective of reducing regulatory burdens on agencies and the public (see our blog post on the…

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The order instructs the Attorney General to curb state and local climate initiatives and prepare a report within 60 days detailing those efforts.

By Jean-Philippe Brisson, Michael G. Romey, and Matthew Green

On April 8, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order titled “Protecting American Energy From State Overreach” (the Order). The Order asserts that certain state and local laws undermine American energy dominance and, by extension, national security.

For a high-level overview of the Order, see this…