Law Columbia

MAY 7, 2021

The federal district court for the District of Montana held that it was arbitrary and capricious for federal agencies not to consider the environmental effects of Phase II of a mine project in northwest Montana in connection with the approval of Phase I of the project, or to adequately explain why they could omit the effects of Phase II.

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ESA

MARCH 20, 2023

Call for Nominations for 2023 ESA Regional Policy Award ESA seeks nominations for its annual Regional Policy Award to recognize a local or regional policymaker who has integrated environmental science and policy in initiatives that foster more sustainable communities. Courts Federal judge blocks news Clean Water Act rule in Texas and Idaho.

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Legal Planet

MAY 16, 2024

The Clean Water Act requires that industrial sources reduce their discharges, but it left two big questions unanswered: Would EPA or the states set the pollution limits? A contrary ruling would have gutted the statute, leaving water quality largely subject to state permit authorities. 2587 (2022) (Chief Justice Roberts).

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ESA

MARCH 14, 2022

In this issue: Lawmakers Pass Fiscal Year 2022 Spending Bills. Lawmakers Pass Fiscal Year 2022 Spending Bills. Congress passed an omnibus spending bill completing appropriations for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022. Lawmakers give the Environmental Protection Agency a 3.5% NSF receives a four percent increase. increase to $3.26

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ESA

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Biden administration proposed repealing Trump administration Endangered Species Act regulations. Ruling allows the EPA to protect Bristol Bay. Fish and Wildlife Service receives $180 million for developing and carrying out Endangered Species Act recovery plan and a combined $19.4 Executive Branch.

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ESA

JUNE 14, 2021

EPA announced plans to repeal and replace the Trump administration’s Navigable Waters Rule. US Fish and Wildlife Service reverses Endangered Species Act rules. Appeals court rules that US Fish and Wildlife Service improperly denied protections for Pacific walruses. Executive Branch. International.

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ESA

JULY 1, 2022

Supreme Court will hear Clean Water Act case in October 2023. Biden administration repeals definition of habitat under the Endangered Species Act. US Environmental Protection Agency case. WOTUS), in early October 2022. billion for the Environmental Protection Agency, a 20% increase.

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ESA

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Fish and Wildlife Service to reconsider 2019 decision to not list Joshua Trees under the Endangered Species Act. Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals report finds that 70% of protected species are hunted for wild meat. Judge orders U.S. International. Hawaii Wildlife Fund.

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ESA

APRIL 3, 2023

Congress Senate votes to nullify Clean Water Act rule, Biden is expected to veto the measure. The Biden administration said that rule aims to create a ‘durable’ definition of the Waters of the U.S. The Biden Clean Water Act rule was released in late December and the rule was originally set to take effect in late March.

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ESA

MAY 17, 2021

billion in federal funding for the National Science Foundation in FY 2022. NSF for the Future and Endless Frontiers Act advance in Congress. billion in federal funding for the National Science Foundation in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 and robust funding for all scientific research programs. Students requested $10.2

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ESA

JUNE 1, 2021

The President’s Budget Request represents a starting point for the fiscal year (FY) 2022 budget process and the administration’s priorities. The Trump administration proposed steep cuts across the government in its president’s budget request, especially to scientific and environmental programs. Environmental Protection Agency.

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ESA

MAY 6, 2021

The full Senate narrowly voted to confirm Janet McCabe as the deputy administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. The Army Corps of Engineers is responsible for Clean Water Act permitting, dams, aquatic ecosystem restoration projects and other issues. Joe Manchin (D-WV) opposed this nomination.

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