Environmental and Natural Resources

Colorado River Lower Basin States Face Tier 1 Shortage and Maybe More

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Chris Colyer

by Fred Breedlove The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s April 24-Month Study, published this week, as expected, signals a significant likelihood of reduced water deliveries in the Lower Basin of the Colorado River to Arizona, California, and Nevada. Not only does … Continue reading →

Tagged Colorado River, drought contingency plan, Lower Basin States

NASA Flies First Drone Ever on Another Planet

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Chris Colyer

By Patrick J. Paul On April 19, 2021, America’s civil space program – the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) made history when its Mars Ingenuity helicopter made the first ever powered, controlled flight on another planet. With it, the … Continue reading →

Tagged drones, Mars, NASA

The Utah Legislature Chooses “All of the Above” for a Reliable Electric Grid

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Chris Colyer

by Denise A. Dragoo During the recent General Session, the Utah Legislature enacted several major energy bills which confirm the State’s continued investment in, and support of, both conventional and renewable energy sources. The Legislature consistently chose to promote “all … Continue reading →

Tagged energy policy, regulatory streamlining, tax incentives, Utah

Coal Communities’ Transition in Arizona Getting More Attention

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Chris Colyer

by Michael W. Patten The local economies of many communities in the southwest are tied to the operations of large coal-fired power plants. As those plants start closing, the communities can face significant disruption in their local economies through loss … Continue reading →

Tagged Arizona, coal, Energy Transition Act, Navajo Generating Station, New Promise Act

Changes Coming Soon to a Due Diligence Project Near You!

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Chris Colyer

by Michael C. Ford Changes are on the way for ASTM’s Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (“Phase I”) standard, the almost 30-year-old lynchpin of the transactional due diligence process. The American Society for Testing and Materials (“ASTM”) – the group … Continue reading →

Tagged ASTM E 1527, Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, Phase I ESA

LA County to Adopt Green Zone Ordinance, Environmental Justice Initiative

Posted on March 22, 2021 by Chris Colyer

by Sean M. Sherlock Environmental justice is a principle that has been around since at least the 1990s, with roots back to the 1960s. The US EPA describes environmental justice as “the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people … Continue reading →

Tagged environmental justice, Green Zones, Los Angeles County

Who Will Climate Change Advocates Begin Suing Next?

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Chris Colyer

by Mitchell J. Klein As most people are aware, various public and private entities have filed lawsuits against fossil fuel producers alleging a variety of claims that seek to enjoin behavior and obtain damages as a result of the defendants’ … Continue reading →

Tagged American Petroleum Institute, climate change, climate change lawsuits, fossil fuels, FTC, gasoline, oil

“Forever Chemicals” Found in Phoenix Metro Area

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Chris Colyer

by Patrick J. Paul On February 23, 2021 the US Air Force issued a press release announcing its distribution of bottled water to homeowners and businesses immediately east of Luke Air Force Base following the discovery of Perfluoroctanoic (PFOA) and Perfluoroctane … Continue reading →

Tagged Luke Air Force Base, PFAS, PFOA, PFOS

Arizona Natural Resources, Environment & Water Legislation Transmitted to the Governor

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Chris Colyer

by Amanda A. Reeve The Arizona’s First Regular Session of the 55th Legislature has been moving along at a pretty fast and steady pace. A total of 40 bills have already been sent to the Governor’s desk; and 32 of … Continue reading →

Tagged Arizona, legislation

South Coast Air Quality Management District to Regulate Distribution Warehouses, Part 2

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Chris Colyer

by Sean M. Sherlock The South Coast Air Quality Management District (“SCAQMD”) is pursuing a new rule to regulate distribution warehouses. The SCAQMD’s focus is not on emissions generated by the warehouses or their equipment. Rather, its focus is on … Continue reading →

Tagged clean air act, indirect source rule, SCAQMD, warehouse

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