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Reading the Tea Leaves: Biden’s and California’s Vehicle Regs at the D.C. Circuit

Legal Planet

Previously, I taught law school, practiced solo, worked in the Appellate Section of the Justice Department’s Environmental and Natural Resources Division – and way back, I, like you, had the great honor of clerking for Justice Stevens. For about 15 years I’ve been practicing in a very small firm. In Texas v.

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Changes to California’s Electric Truck Proposal Could Reap Huge Climate and Air Quality Gains

Union of Concerned Scientists

The ACF is an opportunity to deliver meaningful reductions in air pollution for the most affected communities, but the current proposal falls short of what is technologically and economically feasible. Moreover, CARB’s own research shows that this is both economically and technologically feasible.

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Guide to the New SEC Climate Disclosure Rules

Capaccio

The SEC defines transition risks as those resulting from regulatory, technological, or market changes; for example, costs resulting from climate-related regulations would need to be disclosed. AFs would need to meet this requirement by 2026, and smaller reporting companies and EGCs by 2027.

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Policy News: February 28, 2022

ESA

Senate Energy and Natural Resource Committee leaders introduce legislation to reauthorize the Department of Energy Office of Science. White House announces new leadership for the Office of Science and Technology Policy. Wisconsin Natural Resources Board approves new PFAS standards. In this issue: Congress.

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Policy News: February 14, 2022

ESA

Glenn Youngkin (R)’s nomination of former EPA administrator to natural resources post. This work includes but is not limited to work on strategic technologies. In contrast, USICA Creates a Technology and Innovation Directorate focused on “key technology focus areas.”. Judge restores protections for gray wolves.

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Cities & the Inflation Reduction Act

Law Columbia

billion for a competitive grant and rebate program for the purpose of “purchas[ing] or install[ing] zero-emissions port equipment or technology” at ports. Funds from this appropriation may also be awarded for planning and permitting relating to such zero-emission equipment and technology, and for a port’s climate action planning.

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Policy News: July 18, 2022

ESA

Nominations: The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee will hold a confirmation hearing this Wednesday for Arati Prabhakar, President Biden’s nominee for Office of Science and Technology Policy Director. House Natural Resources Committee: The full committee voted to advance a bill ( H.R.

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