The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) proposes to eliminate its “As Low As Reasonably Achievable” (ALARA) standard from its radiation protection regulations.
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Enhanced Geothermal Systems Move Toward Commercial Deployment: Legal and Regulatory Considerations
Enhanced geothermal systems are moving toward commercial deployment as developers navigate existing legal and regulatory frameworks.
New York Executive Order Pauses Discretionary Data Center Permitting Pending Environmental Review and Grid Cost Mitigation Framework
On July 14, 2026, Governor Hochul issued an executive order pausing discretionary DEC permitting for data center construction pending completion of a Generic Environmental Impact Statement, signaling a more structured regulatory framework for large-scale data center development in New York.
Permit Appeals Insurance in the Netherlands: Managing Risk Before Permits Become Irrevocable
Discover how permit appeals insurance in the Netherlands may help businesses launch projects sooner, mitigating delays from third-party objections and appeals.
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E2 Law Podcast Episode 24 | Natural Hydrogen Leasing and Development: Legal Frameworks for an Emerging Frontier
From granting clause language to pipeline embrittlement and evolving state regulations, the legal landscape for natural hydrogen in the U.S. is complex and still taking shape. Nikki Wise and Bill Garner offer practical guidance for counsel and investors entering this emerging space.
The New Race for Power: What Ofgem’s Grid Reform Means for Data Centre Development in Great Britain
The UK electricity grid queue has become one of the most consequential bottlenecks for data centre development, with contracted demand now exceeding 125 GW against a national peak of 45 GW. Ofgem’s updated Demand Connections Reform strategy introduces new rules on who can connect, how fast, and on what terms.
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E2 Law Podcast Episode 23 | Natural Hydrogen in the Middle East: Geology, Law, and the Next Energy Frontier
Natural hydrogen discoveries across Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE are attracting developers and investors alike, with legal frameworks still being written in real time. Greenberg Traurig attorneys Nikki Wise and Bill Garner break down what it means for energy law and investment.
SCOTUS Holds FIFRA Expressly Preempts State Law Failure to Warn Claims
The U.S. Supreme Court held in Monsanto Co. v. Durnell that FIFRA preempts state-law failure-to-warn claims where the EPA has not required the warning at issue, resolving a circuit split and potentially limiting tort liability for pesticide registrants.
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The EPA’s MATS Repeal May Signal a Broader Shift on Ancillary Benefits
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s repeal of the 2024 MATS amendments may signal a broader shift in environmental rulemaking and the treatment of ancillary benefits.
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Data Centers and Air Quality: Recent Changes and Important Considerations for Developers
Three recent developments — a proposed EPA overhaul of New Source Review requirements, updated turbine emissions standards, and a DOJ intervention in a Clean Air Act citizen suit — may signal that air quality permitting is becoming a defining factor in data center and large infrastructure development.