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Welcome to the S&W Environmental, Natural Resources, Oil and Gas Law Blog. This blog is a resource for the regulated community to stay current on new developments impacting the environmental, natural resources and energy sectors. It provides timely updates on a broad range of federal, state and local environmental topics — including proposed legislation and government rulemakings — that impact regulated industries throughout the southwest and the nation as a whole.
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Recent Posts
- COVID-19 Drones to the Rescue: an Opportunity to Shine
- The NRC Responds to Nuclear Plant Work-Hour Concerns Prompted by COVID-19
- EPA Announces Enforcement Discretion Policy for Noncompliance Caused by COVID-19 Pandemic
- COVID-19 Drone Use Cases May Hasten Regulatory Approvals
- The COVID-19 Impact on Renewable Energy Projects
Homeless No More? The Land & Water Conservation Fund is Close to Securing Permanent Residency
by Andy Hawes World War II left America exhausted after tremendous sacrifices were made by the American people. As the sun set on this storied chapter in American history, American society was ready for leisure which stirred a renewed enthusiasm … Continue reading
Tagged conservation, Land and Water Conservation Fund, LWCF, Natural Resources Management Act, outdoor recreation, Public Lands
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California Water Law Update
By Katherine A. McKitterick and Sean M. Sherlock To address the worsening drought, on April 1, 2015, Governor Brown issued Executive Order B-29-15 (“Executive Order”), mandating a 25% reduction in potable urban water consumption. In response, the State Water Resources … Continue reading
Tagged California, conservation, drought, Proposition 218, state water resources control board, tiered rate, water
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