In Waterkeeper Alliance v. EPA, the Ninth Circuit held that the Environmental Protection Agency failed to properly consider key factors when it declined to revise technology-based Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards (ELGs) for seven industrial categories. The ruling suggests the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) may face increased pressure to revisit existing discharge requirements across multiple
Shale Law Weekly Review—Week of July 7, 2025
Pipelines: FERC Issues Waivers and Proposes Rule Changes to Expedite Pipeline Development 
On June 18, 2025, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced a set of regulatory changes aimed at facilitating the construction of natural gas infrastructure. These regulatory adjustments include the following:
Omnibus IV simplification-Proposed amendments to the Batteries Regulation and measures for Small mid-cap companies
On 21 May 2025, the European Commission published the Omnibus IV simplification package, aimed at simplify EU rules and reduce bureaucracy across the Single Market. It was accompanied by a press release and factsheet.
The Omnibus IV contains several proposals, notably the following:
Why Aren’t PFAS Compounds in Land Applied Biosolids Regulated By EPA?
As of mid-June 2025, most agricultural stakeholders across the country have become aware of claims by clean water advocates, and an emerging acknowledgment by state water quality regulators, that the beneficial use of municipal sewage treatment plant residual waste by land-application as a soil supplement and nutrient source (“bio-solids”) brings with it a newly-recognized ancillary
OSHA Proposes Significant Deregulation, Eliminating Many Regulatory Requirements
Overview of OSHA’s Deregulatory Initiative
On July 1, 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a comprehensive deregulatory initiative, proposing to eliminate or revise numerous workplace safety and health regulations deemed outdated, duplicative, or unnecessarily inflexible. The proposals are likely in response to the April Request for Information soliciting ideas for deregulation issued
Ongoing Developments in US Agency Authority: From Loper Bright to Seven County
Administrative agencies are in an era of reform. Since the US Supreme Court overturned Chevron deference, the scope of agency authority under the law has been uncertain. Simultaneously, the Trump administration has been pushing for increased efficiency within administrative agencies, issuing directives for streamlined decision making to promote the expansion of American industry. Perhaps surprising
Safe Staffing Levels? OSHA and Legal Liabilities
Introduction
OSHA duty officers around the country routinely field complaints from employees and labor unions alleging workplaces are understaffed and unsafe. Unions often dispute staffing levels, complaining that employers have insufficient bargaining unit members and insufficient members with seniority. Individual complainants allege that they are left to work alone, have no backup in case of
Agricultural Law Weekly Review—July 1, 2025
This month—July 15: July 2025 Quarterly Dairy Legal Webinar
New! Why Aren’t PFAS Compounds in Land-Applied Biosolids Prohibited By EPA?, Center Staff Attorney Brook Duer, Southern Ag Today
Agricultural Labor: DOL Suspends Enforcement of 2024 ‘Temporary Ag Worker Protections’ Rule 
On June 20, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division
EUDR Back on the Horizon: Preparing for December 2025 Compliance
After its 12-month deferral, the EU’s Deforestation Regulation (“EUDR”) is set to apply from December 30, 2025. Many companies are therefore refocusing EUDR compliance efforts. This blog provides an update on the rules and guidance and key, practical takeaways for companies.
The European Commission (“Commission”) recently provided new and updated materials to support EUDR implementation,
NJDEP v. DuPont/Chemours PFAS Trial Continues/Public Comment Period on Proposed Comprehensive Settlement for 3M Expected to Commence July 7, 2025
On June 30, 2025 the next bench trial phase or “mini-trial” commences in NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIROMENTAL PROTECTION, ET AL., VS. E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY, ET AL., Docket No. 19-cv-14766 (RMB/JBC) before the Honorable Renée Marie Bumb of the Federal District of New Jersey (Camden). This trial relates to alleged PFAS