Virtual public meetings come with a host of concerns, particularly when it comes to security. When Zoom and other virtual meeting platform use skyrocketed in 2020, “Zoombombing” became part of our vernacular. Zoombombing occurs when…
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Breaking News: Decoding the Supreme Court’s Clean Water Act Ruling – What You Need to Know
On May 25th, 2023, the United States Supreme Court delivered a near unanimous opinion in a landmark Clean Water Act (CWA) case, marking the most significant development in half a century. The decision has ignited…
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Don’t Overlook This Crucial Aspect of NEPA Analysis: Understanding Cumulative Impacts and the Latest Definition
In May 2022, the definition of cumulative impacts was added back into the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations after being removed during the Trump administration. The definition was removed from 40 CFR 1508.7 and…
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The Future of Flooding in California
After the three driest years in state history, California received the storms it was “hoping” for. California has had an uncharacteristically wet winter with record-breaking rainfall and snowpacks over two times the normal depth. All…
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Get Ready: Waters of the United States Definition to Change on March 20th! What You Need to Know
The Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Army Corps of Engineers recently released their new Clean Water Act rule which refines the definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS). This new rule goes…
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The FY 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): Key Provisions Relevant to Defense Contractors
The NDAA is annual legislation that authorizes funding and programs for the Department of Defense (DoD). It has the distinction of having been passed annually over the last six decades. The NDAA sets defense policy…
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New Greenhouse Gas Guidance: What Does It Mean for Current and Future NEPA Documents?
On January 9, 2023, the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) issued interim guidance to assist federal agencies in analyzing greenhouse gas (GHG) and climate change effects of their proposed actions under the National Environmental Policy…
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Breaking: EPA Finalizes Groundbreaking Rule to Protect Clean Water in the U.S. – Here’s What You Need to Know
On December 30, 2022, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a new rule to protect millions of streams, marshes, and other bodies of water in the country. The rule reverts protections for these waters…
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What is the Difference Between Quality Assurance and Quality Control and Why is it Important for Environmental Documents?
So, imagine, you’re leaving a car dealership. After about a mile, the right front tire of your new car falls off! What’s that all about? Well, the company that built the car did not double-check…
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$5 Billion of U.S. Federal Funding for Electric Vehicle Chargers on Highways: Top 4 things to know
President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law which makes the most transformative investment in electric vehicle charging in U.S. history. Under this law, the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program provides $5 billion in funding…
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