On April 23, 2026, US EPA announced the release of a publicly accessible list of confidential business information (CBI) claims submitted by companies 10 years ago that are scheduled to expire under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The list includes 293 CBI claims that will expire between June 22, 2026, and July 31, 2026.
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DOT Issues Final Rule to Reinstate and Expand Agency Enforcement, Rulemaking, and Guidance Providing Greater Opportunities to Engage with Agency Decision-Making
On April 27, 2026, the U.S. Department of Transportation and certain operating administrations issued a final rule that is likely to result in deregulation and increased opportunities for regulated communities to engage with agency decision-making. This rule reinstates and updates certain procedural requirements governing agency rulemaking, guidance, and enforcement actions. Importantly, this final rule spans…
US Forest Service and USDA Take Action to Modernize Regulations Governing Hard Rock Mining
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and its sub-agency, the US Forest Service (USFS), have taken two significant steps to modernize the regulatory framework governing hard rock mining on National Forest System (NFS) lands. USFS has proposed an overhaul of its locatable mineral regulations, while USDA has finalized updates to its NEPA implementing procedures, together…
NHTSA’s Commitment to a Federal AV Standard: Modernization of FMVSS No. 110
On April 1, 2026, the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110 to accommodate certain Automated Driving System-equipped vehicles. This action is NHTSA’s latest effort to address automated vehicles and develop corresponding national standards. NHTSA seeks public comment on the proposed…
Enforcement Alert: EPA Prioritizes Inspections of Imported Pesticides and Devices
Over the past several months, EPA has significantly increased its enforcement focus on imported pesticides, targeting unregistered, misbranded, or adulterated items coming into the United States. Working in concert with US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the agency reportedly blocked over 1.6 million pounds of pesticide imports at ports across America in 2025 for alleged…
ISO Publishes New Standard for Carbon Storage With Potential as Subpart RR Substitute
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has finalized and released a new version of ISO 27914 (ISO 27914:2026), the standard for underground storage of carbon dioxide in geological formations that do not produce hydrocarbons. Continue Reading ›
Forthcoming Decision Could Impact Preliminary Injunctions In Environmental Cases
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals recently held oral argument in what has been described as a landmark Clean Water Act case involving whether a permit violation can create a presumption of irreparable harm sufficient to support an order granting a preliminary injunction.Continue Reading ›
EPA Extends ELG Deadlines, Increases Compliance Flexibility
On March 2, EPA’s final ELG Deadline Extensions Rule for the steam electric power generating industry went into effect. Additionally, EPA has indicated its intent to conduct supplemental rulemaking to address the underlying requirements in the 2024 ELG Rule. On March 9, EPA submitted a separate proposal to the Office of Management and Budget specifically…
NHTSA Takes Notable Steps to Address AVs and Develop a Federal Uniform AV Standard
Over the past two weeks the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has taken notable steps in its larger effort to address and develop a uniform framework for automated vehicles (AVs). Last week NHTSA published a request for public comment on an exemption application which, if granted, would exempt certain AVs from safety requirements and…
How the “Waters of the United States” Proposal Could Impact Prior Converted Cropland
The “prior converted cropland” exclusion exempts certain agricultural lands from Clean Water Act regulation. The 2025 “waters of the United States” proposed rule seeks to clarify and update this exclusion, making it easier for farmers to demonstrate that their prior converted cropland is not subject to the Clean Water Act. If finalized, the proposal could…