New Jersey’s REAL rules continue to evolve as NJDEP considers amendments and delays affecting environmental permitting and floodplain development requirements.
Environmental Provisions of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
On July 11, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, Pub. L. No. 119-101, 140 Stat. 845, became law without the president’s signature. The ROAD Act is an effort to facilitate an improvement in the affordability of housing.
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DOJ Motion Raises Questions About Clean Air Act Citizen Suits
The Department of Justice has asked a federal court to dismiss a Clean Air Act citizen suit against xAI, raising an unsettled question: may private plaintiffs proceed where EPA allegedly declined to require preconstruction permitting review?
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E2 Law Podcast Episode 25 | U.S. Hydrogen Industry: Federal Policy Shifts, Tax Credits, and the Road Ahead
The latest episode of the Energy Horizons series on Greenberg Traurig’s E2 Energy Law podcast is now live. Host Bill Garner, Global Co-Chair of GT’s Energy and Natural Resources
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FWS, NMFS Rescind Longstanding ‘Harm’ Regulatory Definition, Reducing Scope of ESA’s ‘Take’ Prohibition
On July 14, 2026, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service published a final rule rescinding the regulatory definition of “harm,” one of nine terms listed in the Endangered Species Act (ESA)’s definition of “take.”
NRC Proposes Removing ALARA from Radiation Protection Rules
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.