On this episode of the Environmental Law Monitor, host  is joined by guests Craig Haas and  to discuss the Environmental Protection Agency’s risk management plan regulations. Craig Haas is a senior environmental scientist. He is currently the national manager for EPA’s Chemical Accident Prevention Regulatory Enforcement program. Kevin Collins is a partner in Bracewell’s Austin office, where helps clients manage the problems that arise during government investigations. For any questions you may have about RMP regulations, please contact  or . The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the viewpoint of their institutions or clients.

EPA’s Risk Management Plan with Craig Haas

“Community engagement” is a frequently used but rarely defined term. What does community engagement mean, and, more importantly, how do you do it well?&nbsp; In this episode of the Bracewell Environmental Law Monitor, host  talks with , founder, CEO and executive director of the , and , of counsel in Bracewell’s  practice about how companies and government agencies can better engage with communities on environmental issues. They discuss the challenges of communicating with the public, the reasons why early and open dialogue initiation is important and strategies that project managers can use to get their message across while letting residents be heard. Tune in for tips on how to balance cost-effectiveness and community concerns when addressing Superfund and construction projects.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Community Engagement With Jackie Medcalf

Since the 1980s, Chevron deference has set the standard for when courts should defer to reasonable agency interpretations of ambiguous statutes. That may all change, however, as the US Supreme Court will reconsider the Chevron deference in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo. In this episode of the Bracewell Environmental Law Monitor, host  talks with administrative law scholar , McKnight Presidential Professor in Law, Distinguished McKnight University Professor and Harlan Albert Rogers Professor in Law at the , about the history and influence of Chevron deference, its significance in the current legal landscape, the separation of powers arguments and the role of stare decisis in the context of Chevron deference. They also discuss Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and its potential implications. Tune in to hear them unpack the issues surrounding Chevron and what post-Chevron administrative law might look like.

Chevron Overboard? Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo With Prof. Kristin Hickman

It can be difficult to keep track and make sense of all the activity under the EPA’s Clean Air Act programs and regulations.&nbsp; In this episode of the Bracewell Environmental Law Monitor, co-hosts  and  talk with , a partner in Bracewell’s  practices to make sense of EPA’s Good Neighbor Rule, derived from the Clean Air Act’s Good Neighbor provision aimed at reducing cross-state air pollution. Tune in to hear a high-level summary of the Good Neighbor Rule, a discussion of how the Rule is affecting regulated industries and a summary of the status of current litigation.

Demystifying The Good Neighbor Rule: Summary and Litigation Update

On this episode of the Bracewell Environmental Law Monitor, we look back at the significant developments in environmental and natural resources law and policy in 2023, as well as look ahead to what's to come in 2024. Co-hosts  and  talk with  and , partners in Bracewell’s  practice, about a range of topics, including the Biden administration’s climate and environmental justice goals, Waters of the United States, renewable energy regulatory developments, and much more.

Key Developments in Environmental Law and Policy in 2023, and What's Ahead in 2024

Go generate emissions credits. It’s worth it. On this episode of the Bracewell Environmental Law Monitor, host  and environment, lands and resources partner  talk with , vice president of Gulf Coast Emissions at , about Houston-Galveston-Brazoria area emissions credits.&nbsp;&nbsp; The conversation dives into how the price and value of emissions credits have changed over the last decade, why the emissions credit market is at a “pinch point” right now and the financial importance of being a proactive – rather than reactive – market participant. Kyle also highlights how strategic thinking about nitrogen oxide (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) will likely apply to future decarbonization strategies and urges firms to prioritize their emissions plans. &nbsp;

A Strategic Approach to Emissions Credits With Anew’s Kyle Breeze

The Edwards Aquifer is the primary source of drinking water for many people in central Texas. The deep caverns of the aquifer are also home to two species of blind catfish.&nbsp; On this episode of the Bracewell Environmental Law Monitor, host  is joined by guests , senior natural resources technical director at , a global environmental consulting firm, and , partner in Bracewell’s  practice.&nbsp; Tune in to hear Daniel, Amanda and Ann discuss two species of blind catfish that live deep in the Edwards Aquifer, underneath the city of San Antonio. The toothless blind catfish and the widemouth blind catfish have been proposed to be listed under the Endangered Species Act, and Amanda and Ann discuss the considerations and potential ramifications of these listings. &nbsp;

Edwards Aquifer Blindcats: A Potentially Endangered Species With Amanda Glen and Ann Navaro

Women have become more prominent and influential in environmental law. What better time to celebrate and recognize women lawyers than during Women’s History Month?&nbsp; On this episode of the Bracewell Environmental Law Monitor, host&nbsp; is joined by three guests who focus their practice on environmental issues:&nbsp;, senior counsel at&nbsp;, along with&nbsp;, partner, and&nbsp;, of counsel, in the  practice at Bracewell. Tune in to hear Taylor, Christine, Brittany and Sara reflect on the contributions of women to the environmental legal profession. They also share their personal career journeys and offer practical advice for other female lawyers.&nbsp;

Women in Environmental Law: Practical Advice You'll Actually Use

In a special crossover episode with Bracewell’s Policy Resolution Group (PRG) podcast The Lobby Shop, Daniel Pope and Taylor Stuart sit down with PRG’s Liam Donovan and Joe Brazauskas to do a deep dive on the Congressional Review Act, a powerful tool that has the Biden administration scrambling to finalize its regulatory proposals ahead of electoral uncertainty.

Breaking Down the Congressional Review Act: A Special CRA Explainer

On this episode of the Bracewell Environmental Law Monitor, guest , senior vice president for environmental health at the , discusses environmental justice with host  and&nbsp;, of counsel in Bracewell’s  practice.&nbsp; Tune in to hear Dan, Matt, and Steven discuss environmental justice – a signature policy goal of the Biden administration. The conversation covers how this administration has fared in expanding both the focus of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on environmental justice and the role of non-governmental organizations and the private sector in the environmental justice movement. &nbsp;

The Role of NGOs and the Private Sector in Environmental Justice With Matthew Tejada and Steven Cook

On this episode of the Bracewell Environmental Law Monitor, host  is joined by guests , a partner in Bracewell’s  practices with an emphasis on  and complex commercial litigation, and , an associate in the firm’s  practice. Join Taylor, Jeff and Anouk as they talk about their own experiences as law clerks, the value of clerking for a career as an environmental lawyer, insights into applying to judicial clerkships and advice on choosing the right clerkship.&nbsp;

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