Legislation

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The Evolution of Environmental Regulation: A Case Study of Sackett v. EPA

August 14, 2023

The SCOTUS decision in Sackett v. EPA has significant implications for wetland protection and the future trajectory of environmental regulation in the United States.

Urge EPA to Strengthen Standards for Chemical Plants

July 5, 2023

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The EPA has proposed updates to several of the rules that regulate chemical manufacturing plants, which could protect the health of communities and workers by creating new air monitoring requirements and controls for roughly 227 sites.

Widespread, Lingering Impacts of Norfolk Southern Warrant an Emergency Response

June 30, 2023

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Hundreds of reports from the frontlines prove that the impacts of the disaster in East Palestine, Ohio, warrant an emergency response.

Assessment of Oil and Gas Well Ownership Transfers in California

May 18, 2023

A report by FracTracker Alliance finds that more comprehensive bonding requirements are necessary to protect the state of California from being left financially accountable for the plugging and abandonment of tens of thousands of orphaned oil and gas wells.

Evaluation of the Capacity for Water Recycling for Colorado Oil and Gas Extraction Operations

May 2, 2023

A report by FracTracker Alliance finds Colorado’s oil and gas industry has produced enough wastewater statewide to completely satisfy the current and past needs of source water for hydraulic fracturing completions.

CalGEM Permit Review Q1 2023: Well Rework Permits Increase by 76% in California

April 14, 2023

In Q1 2023, the California Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) gave out 896 rework permits to oil companies. More than half of these permits were for wells located within 3,200 feet of homes, schools, or healthcare facilities.