By almost every account, the Trump Administration is likely to alter substantially the environmental regulatory landscape.
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What Might Be Ahead For Environmental Regulation In The Trump Administration?
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By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
Those of us who lived through Rick Perry’s governorship in Texas were concerned he’d take his “pollution-first” mentality to Washington. But the Trump administration’s assault on clean energy started before Perry cleared the first hurdle for becoming Secretary of Energy today, signaling he’ll likely be confirmed by the full Senate. In two short weeks, President Trump… Keep reading →
The Trump Energy Agenda – The Early Days Of President Trump And Secretary Of Energy – Designee Rick Perry
By Sheila McCafferty Harvey, Jeffrey Merrifield, Elizabeth Vella Moeller | Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
In one of his first executive actions, President Trump has placed a freeze on new government hires (excepting the military).
Renewable Energy Update – January 2017 #4
By William R. Devine, Barry Epstein, Emily L. Murray | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Amid the flurry of news leading up to the inauguration of President Trump, Treasury Secretary nominee Steven Mnuchin said last week that he supports the existing phaseout of the Production Tax Credit (PTC) for wind energy.
Energy Opportunities Abound For Trump Administration
By Energy Tomorrow Blog
The first 100 days of a new presidential administration present an opportunity to establish priorities that will guide government policy for the next four years. Maintaining and strengthening the U.S. advantage as the world’s leading producer and refiner of oil and natural gas should be a top focus – not only for our energy security… Keep reading →
As Trump Signals A Rollback On Environmental Regulations, A New Jobs Report Indicates That May Not be Such A Good Idea
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
President Trump’s regulatory freeze that halted four rules designed to promote greater energy efficiency appears to be just the first salvo in an ongoing plan to roll back environmental protections and slash environmental budgets. While that is obviously foolish from an environmental perspective, it is also problematic from an economic/job creation standpoint. As program director… Keep reading →
President Trump Issues Memorandum On “Construction Of American Pipelines” – Prioritizes U.S.-Produced “Materials And Equipment”
By James Bowe, Tim Engel, Scott Greer, Stephen Orava, J. Michael Taylor | King & Spalding
On January 24, 2017, President Donald J. Trump signed a slate of executive orders and presidential memoranda focused on pipeline and other infrastructure projects.
Top Things To Watch In Energy Policy in 2017
By Miguel Rodriguez, David Russell | Bryan Cave
With each passing day, we learn more about the implications of the 2016 election and how President Trump’s administration will approach federal policies that impact the energy industry.
Five Far Reaching Opportunities To Modernize California Natural Gas Policy
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
As he settles into his final two years as California’s longest-serving Governor, Jerry Brown has limited time to finalize his energy and climate policy legacy. Meanwhile, with a new crop of state legislators and two new appointees at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), California has a fresh set of actors who will be actively… Keep reading →
A Sign of Things to Come? Trump’s Regulatory Freeze And Other Early Actions
By Tripp Haston, Bart Kempf, Thomas Oliver III, Ryan Robichaux, J. David Stewart | Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Behind the pomp and circumstance of Friday’s inauguration, President Donald J. Trump and his administration set their sights on deploying a new guard of regulatory and economic policies focused on reducing burdensome regulations.
