Baker Botts L.L.P.

Environmental Evolutions

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Environmental Evolutions explores, with host Megan Berge and expert guests, emerging areas and recent developments in environmental law and policy.

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Rules of the Road for Enforcement in the Biden Administration (Administration Transition Series) 04.02.2021 35:41

In this episode: Partners, Jeff Wood , and, Megan Berge , explore the rule of the road for environmental enforcement actions and how they may shape the implementation of the Biden Administration’s enforcement priorities. The Department of Justice materials discussed in this episode are available at justice.gov/criminal-fraud/page/file/937501/download and justice.gov/jm/justice-manual .

Climate Day! Cliffs Notes for the Climate Executive Orders 28.01.2021 13:18

In this episode: We provide cliffs notes for the three executive orders signed by President Biden today, January 27, 2020. This episode is the first in our “fast facts” series, which aspires to breakdown recent developments and convoluted issues in 15 minutes or less. For a deeper dive on the orders, please contact, Megan Berge . The executive orders are available at whitehouse.gov , and you can...

Environmental Evolutions: The Water Cycle: Regulate, Litigate, Repeal, Repeat, An Interview on WOTUS with Tom Ward of the National Association of Home Builders 20.01.2021 21:48

In this episode: We explore with Tom Ward , VP of Legal Advocacy for the National Association of Home Builders rulemakings defining “Waters of the United States” and thoughts on how not to be left high and dry in the Biden Administration. More information on the regulations discussed in the episode are available on EPA’s webpage at epa.gov/nwpr . For more information, please contact our host, Meg...

Environmental Evolutions: Mitigating Coal Ash Litigation Risks: Finding the Right Pillow for your Sleeping Giant 20.01.2021 37:07

In this episode: We explore the next chapter in the ongoing regulatory saga of coal combustion residuals (a.k.a. coal ash) and how to prepare for potential enforcement actions under the Biden Administration. For more information, please contact our guest, Kent Mayo , or our host, Megan Berge . Environmental Evolutions explores emerging areas and recent developments in environmental law and policy...