Clean Air D.C. Circuit Upholds EPA’s 2024 Fine Particulate Matter Standard Analyzis of the legal challenges to the standard and how the D.C. Circuit’s rejection of those challenges may affect future air quality rulemakings. July 8, 2026
Administrative LawNatural Resources Law Tenth Circuit Sends Monuments Case Back to District Court Litigation stems from President Biden’s restoration and expansion of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments using the Antiquities Act. July 8, 2026
Deregulatory ResourcesSafe Drinking Water EPA’s Proposal to Remove Drinking Water Standards for Four PFAS Could Slow Future SDWA Rulemakings Agency asserts that the 2024 rulemaking used an unlawful procedure to regulate these “forever chemicals.” June 23, 2026
Administrative LawClean AirDeregulatory Resources A Legal Challenge with Major Implications for Citizen Suits DOJ intervenes in and moves for dismissal of citizen suit, citing primacy of its own enforcement discretion June 16, 2026
Clean AirEnvironmental Justice EPA’s Proposal to Rescind Ethylene Oxide Emissions Standards for Commercial Sterilizers A look at EPA’s four main rescissions and the agency’s rationale. April 21, 2026
Clean AirMethane EmissionsPower Sector EPA Finalizes Weakened Standards for OOOO Rules Rule loosens requirements for flares and vent gas. EPA states the revisions are intended to provide flexibility to oil and gas operators. April 10, 2026
Administrative LawDeregulatory ResourcesNatural Resources Law Endangered Species Committee Exempts Oil and Gas Activities in the Gulf Based on National Security Finding Security determination states that effects of litigation by environmental organizations causes uncertainty that threatens military operations and readiness. April 3, 2026
Corporate Climate RiskStudents Global Climate Disclosure Regimes Key features of international disclosure policies. March 25, 2026
Clean AirDeregulatory Resources EPA Rejects Colorado’s Regional Haze Plan Over Disputed Coal Plant Closure A quick take on the disapproval, including a look at some of the legal arguments raised by commenters. March 18, 2026
