EPA “Begin Actual Construction” Proposal By: Eric Hiser, 7 On May 13, 2026, EPA released its proposed rule entitled “Begin Actual Construction in the New Source Review (NSR) Preconstruction Permitting Program,” 91 Fed. Reg. 26958. In the proposal, EPA is following up on its commitment, stated in the letter to […]
May 21, 2026
MGKF SPECIAL ALERT: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Declares Stormwater Charges Are Taxes Not Fees
May 21, 2026 After waiting nearly three years, on April 30, 2026, the Pennsylvania Supreme Courtprovided an answer to a long-awaited question: Are stormwater charges imposed by cities, municipalities, boroughs, townships, and municipal authorities throughout the Commonwealth fees or taxes? The Pennsylvania Supreme Court in Borough of West Chester v. Pa. State […]
Posted by Eric Hiser The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has completed its review of the EPA’s proposed rule that will address changes to the existing definition of “begin actual construction” according to an announcement on the OMB website. This means that the proposed rule should appear in the […]
May 5, 2026 Kelly A. Hanna, Esq. MGKF Litigation Blog In a significant April 2026 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit vacated a district court injunction that had halted operation of an immigration detention facility constructed in the Florida Everglades (“the Facility”). The case, Friends of the […]
May 5, 2026 Court Rejects State Water Contractors’ Attempt to Disqualify Judge Presiding Over Delta Tunnel Cases, Citing “Belated Forum Shopping” On April 27, 2026, the Sacramento County Superior Court, Assistant Presiding Judge Steven M. Gervercer, denied a motion by the State Water Contractors (Water Contractors) to disqualify Judge Stephen […]