Twelve Days of Compliance: Small Steps Toward a Stronger Program Companies of all sizes and in all industries need to ensure that they are giving due consideration to environmental compliance. Not only can compliance failures harm the environment, but they can also expose companies to significant liability. As a result, […]
December 1, 2025 With the stated purpose of providing more clarity, predictability and consistency, the Trump Administration is taking action to revise the definition of “Waters of the United States (“WOTUS”), a term that defines the scope of federal jurisdiction over Clean Water Act permitting. On November 20, 2025, the […]
EPA Ends Reactivation Policy Unless Major Modification Posted by Eric L. Hiser On September 18, 2025, Administrator Lee Zeldin issued a policy memorandum entitled “New Source Review Program ‘Reactivation Policy.’” In the policy, Mr. Zeldin confirmed that the EPA would follow the Third Circuit’s decision in Port Hamilton Refining & […]
California’s Climate Disclosure Regulations Are Here—Is Your Business Ready? Fri Nov 28th, On Compliance Counseling, by Bick Law LLP California’s new climate disclosure regulations are set to take effect next year. Thereafter, companies that are not in compliance will be at risk of incurring substantial penalties—from $50,000 to $500,000 per year. For covered […]
USDA Announces Availability of $7 Million For Advanced Biofuel Production November 28, 2025 On November 21, 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it is making $7 million in payments available to advanced biofuel producers nationwide through its Advanced Biofuel Payment Program, a provision of the One Big […]