Environment

The Regulatory Review Reading List on Waters of the U.S. Rule

The Regulatory Review Reading List on Waters of the U.S. Rule

RegBlog’s go to resources for understanding the newly released Clean Water Rule.

The Supreme Court Scrutinizes EPA Regulation

The Supreme Court Scrutinizes EPA Regulation

At oral arguments, Justices question whether EPA considered costs of regulation at the right time.

Counting Benefits at the High Court

Counting Benefits at the High Court

Considering the costs and benefits of regulation should include indirect effects in the calculation.

Supreme Court Weighs When Agencies Must Consider Costs

Supreme Court Weighs When Agencies Must Consider Costs

EPA’s consideration of costs in regulating toxic air pollutants should prove sufficient.

New Regulations Proposed on Arctic Ocean Drilling

New Regulations Proposed on Arctic Ocean Drilling

Interior Department proposes new regulations for exploratory drilling offshore Alaska.

EPA Reform Measures Face White House Opposition

EPA Reform Measures Face White House Opposition

White House claims EPA reform legislation is expensive, unnecessary, and arbitrary.

EPA Enforcement in a Time of Financial Constraint

EPA Enforcement in a Time of Financial Constraint

Scholar argues that the EPA has to look for cheaper, more efficient enforcement strategies.

EPA Report Finds One-Year Rise in Toxic Pollution

EPA Report Finds One-Year Rise in Toxic Pollution

Data show a fifteen percent increase in toxic chemicals released from 2012 to 2013.

FERC Demand Response Resource Order May Be Heading to the Supreme Court

FERC Demand Response Resource Order May Be Heading to the Supreme Court

An invalidated agency order aimed at updating the power industry is seeking new life.

How Should the EPA Modify Carbon Emission Regulation?

How Should the EPA Modify Carbon Emission Regulation?

Scholars argue that the EPA take a new approach to reducing CO2 emissions.

Expanding U.S. Aquaculture to the Open Ocean

Expanding U.S. Aquaculture to the Open Ocean

A proposed rule would allow offshore aquaculture in the Gulf of Mexico.

Satisfaction Is Not the Same as Policy Success

Satisfaction Is Not the Same as Policy Success

Making decisions that satisfy those involved in regulatory policy-making does not guarantee successful outcomes.