The draft implementing regulation sets out detailed rules for converting third-country carbon prices into reductions in CBAM certificate obligations.
By Joshua Bledsoe, Jean-Philippe Brisson, Michael Dreibelis, Michael D. Green, Gauthier Martin, John-Patrick Sweny, and James Bee
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The package of measures recognises the need to promote energy security and combat rising costs.
By Michael D. Green and James Bee
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The NRC’s new approach to environmental review has the potential to streamline approvals for a range of nuclear projects.
By Nikki Buffa, Karl Karg, Aron Potash, Lucas Quass, and Samantha Yeager
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The measures include a new delegated act on scope, updated FAQs, and an updated guidance document.
By Michael D. Green and James Bee
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EPA’s decision, paired with a newly unveiled research program from the Department of Health and Human Services, increases scrutiny on these emerging contaminants.
By Julia A. Hatcher, Tom Lee, Hunter J. Kendrick, and Casey Lynn Kirk
On April 2, 2026, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator, Lee Zeldin, announced the draft
PPWR provisions include requirements on recyclability, minimum recycled content, labelling, packaging minimisation, reuse, and refill-related obligations.
By Michael D. Green, James Bee, and Toon Dictus
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The Sustainability Omnibus has led to substantive amendments to the EU CSRD, EU CSDDD, and EU Taxonomy, bringing clarity on next steps.
By Michael D. Green, Betty M. Huber, David Little, James Bee, and Toon Dictus
On December 2025, after months of negotiation, the EU finalised Directive 2026/47, also known as
As EPA works to finalize a new existing chemicals risk evaluation framework rule, pending Fifth Circuit decisions and legislation introduced to amend TSCA could complicate the Agency’s plans.
By Julia A. Hatcher, Tom Lee, and Hunter J. Kendrick
For the third time since the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 6 was amended
Long-awaited study highlights data gaps and stops short of making definitive safety determinations.
By Julia A. Hatcher, Tom Lee, Hunter J. Kendrick, and Meryl E. Bartlett
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The European Commission has adopted a delegated act setting out certification methodologies for permanent carbon removals.
By Jean-Philippe Brisson, Michael D. Green, James Bee, and Toon Dictus
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