Environmental and Natural Resources

PFAS: The Forever Chemicals Gaining Regulatory Attention

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Chris Colyer

By Patrick Paul & Chris Colyer Although EPA announced an “action plan” on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) back in February, subsequent actions have been limited, that is, until recently. First created in the 1940s, PFAS are most commonly utilized … Continue reading →

Tagged Arizona, EPA, perfluoroalkyl, PFAS, PFOA, PFOS, polyfluoroalkyl

DOJ Announces New Drone Policy

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Chris Colyer

by Kelly A. Daly Calling it “a paradigm-shifting technology with far-reaching social impact,” on November 27, 2019, the Federal government announced the issuance of the new Department of Justice Policy on the Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (the “Policy”) governing … Continue reading →

Tagged Department of Justice, DOJ, drone, UAS

New Rules Influence Groundwater Development in Park City, Utah and the Snyderville Basin

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Chris Colyer

In September, the Utah State Engineer’s Office adopted a new Groundwater Management Plan for the Snyderville Basin and Park City. The new Management Plan affects, among others, those considering purchasing water rights, changing existing water rights, or pursuing new development … Continue reading →

Tagged Division of Water Rights, groundwater, groundwater management, Park City, Snyderville Basin, State Engineer, Utah

Bird Trouble: Trump Administration Plans for Greater Sage Grouse Shot Down by Federal Court; States Take a Shot Too

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Chris Colyer

by John W. Andrews The greater sage-grouse is a chicken-like bird that is currently found in 11 western states. For more than 25 years, there has been considerable controversy concerning whether to list the greater sage-grouse for protection under the … Continue reading →

Tagged Endangered Species Act, ESA, sage grouse, Western Watersheds Project

Log It or Lose It: New Economic Opportunities Open as the Forest Service Changes Its Management Tactics in Northern Arizona

Posted on October 22, 2019 by Chris Colyer

by Farris Gillman, Lucas Narducci, and Patrick Paul Opportunity for business in Arizona is booming. In a May 2019 ranking in Chief Executive Magazine, Arizona jumped to seventh best state to do business. Arizona is well known for its mineral … Continue reading →

Tagged 4FRI, Arizona Logging, Arizona Timber, Forest Management, Forestry

UPS Wins Race to Become First FAA Certified Drone Airline Operator

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Chris Colyer

By Patrick Paul On October 1, 2019, UPS and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that a UPS subsidiary, UPS Flight Forward Inc., received FAA approval under 14 CFR Part 135 to operate a drone airline. This approval will … Continue reading →

Tagged drone airline, drone delivery, Flight Forward, Part 135

Are Smart Grids Smart Enough to Prevent Cyber Attacks?

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Chris Colyer

by Raymond Heyman As electric utilities move towards the implementation of smart grid software and hardware, an area of interest is potential exposure to cyber attacks. The electric grid generally refers to the network of transmission lines, substations, transformers and … Continue reading →

Tagged Cyber Attack, Smart Grids

Federal Law to Prohibit Low Flying Drones Proposed

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Chris Colyer

By Patrick Paul On October 16, 2019 Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah introduced the Drone Integration and Zoning Act, a bill designed to establish a regulatory framework for drones based on the principles of local governance and cooperative federalism. … Continue reading →

Tagged drone, Drone Integration and Zoning Act, UAS

Arizona’s Cultural Resource Review Process Is a Challenge for Public Land Industries

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Chris Colyer

by Fred Breedlove Most businesses that work in a natural resource industry in Arizona are familiar with the requirements of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (“NHPA”), and Arizona’s State Historic Preservation Act (“SHPA”). There are two reasons for … Continue reading →

Tagged archaeological resources, Arizona, Bureau of Land Management, Cultural Resources, National Historic Preservation Act, NHPA, SHPA

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