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Sites Reservoir Moves Forward: Understanding The Federal ROD And The Road Ahead
The U.S. Department of the Interior’s recent approval of a federal Record of Decision (ROD) for the proposed Sites Reservoir Project is a major milestone for one of California’s most debated new water-supply proposals. This approval advances federal environmental review and signals a clearer federal role, but debate over the project’s permitting, financing, and operations continues. The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation’s January 23, 2026, ROD essentially approves the project environmentally and allows it to move forward in a meaningful way.
United States Environment
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Fennemore
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Timing Is Everything: An Overview Of Environmental Claims And Their Limitations Periods: Part I – Federal
Federal and state governments enforce environmental laws that prohibit activities harming people or the environment, with claims often rooted in property damage concepts like nuisance and trespass. Environmental contamination may be discovered years or decades after the initial incident, making the applicable limitations periods crucial for determining when parties must commence legal proceedings.
United States Environment
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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
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ECHA Will Hold Webinar On PFAS Restriction On May 7, 2026
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) will host a webinar on May 7, 2026, presenting the Risk Assessment Committee's final opinion and the Socio-Economic Analysis Committee's draft opinion on the proposed restriction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The session will cover hazards, emissions, risks, alternatives, and socio-economic impacts, with a live Q&A period for stakeholders to engage with ECHA experts on this significant regulatory development.
United States Environment
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Bergeson & Campbell
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Environmental Law

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Sites Reservoir Moves Forward: Understanding The Federal ROD And The Road Ahead
The U.S. Department of the Interior’s recent approval of a federal Record of Decision (ROD) for the proposed Sites Reservoir Project is a major milestone for one of California’s most debated new water-supply proposals. This approval advances federal environmental review and signals a clearer federal role, but debate over the project’s permitting, financing, and operations continues. The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation’s January 23, 2026, ROD essentially approves the project environmentally and allows it to move forward in a meaningful way.
United States Environment
FL
Fennemore
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Climate Change

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EPA’s Revised National Enforcement And Compliance Initiatives: One Year Later
The EPA's enforcement priorities have shifted significantly under the Trump Administration's second term, moving away from environmental justice considerations while maintaining focus on specific areas like HFC imports and hazardous air pollutants. This analysis examines how enforcement statistics, criminal prosecutions, and regulatory amendments reflect a recalibration rather than a retreat from environmental enforcement.
United States Environment
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Foley & Lardner
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Clean Air / Pollution

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Waste Management

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