This conference is co-sponsored by ALI CLE and the Environmental Law Institute.
Why You Should Attend
Environmental law is undergoing dramatic changes under the new administration, with major shifts in regulatory priorities, enforcement strategies, and energy policy. If you want a rapid-fire yet comprehensive analysis of how these developments impact environmental governance, industry compliance, and legal practice today, tune in for this 70-minute webcast!
Led by seasoned experts, this discussion breaks down the most significant changes as of February 20, 2025 and their implications, offering attendees a clearer understanding of where environmental law may be headed.
What You Will Learn
Regulatory and Policy Shifts:
- The administration’s major executive orders, including the withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and the rollback of the Inflation Reduction Act’s clean energy programs.
- The elimination of key environmental initiatives, such as the American Climate Corps and federal electric vehicle infrastructure funding.
- The impact of the new National Energy Emergency declaration and its focus on fossil fuels over renewable energy.
Changes to Environmental Permitting and Oversight:
- The rollback of NEPA regulations and the legal uncertainty surrounding federal environmental reviews.
- The impact of permitting and funding freezes on infrastructure and energy projects.
- How the administration’s energy dominance agenda is accelerating oil and gas leasing while restricting offshore wind projects.
Legal and Administrative Challenges:
- The implications of ongoing litigation related to environmental regulations, including challenges to EPA’s endangerment finding and methane regulations.
- How states and industry stakeholders are responding to federal environmental policy changes.
- The role of Congressional Review Act (CRA) challenges in potentially overturning recent environmental regulations.
Environmental Justice & State-Level Action:
- The administration’s rescission of environmental justice policies and the impact on federal funding and enforcement.
- How states like California, New Jersey, and others are stepping in to implement their own environmental justice and permitting programs.
- Practical considerations for businesses and legal professionals in navigating state vs. federal regulatory conflicts.
Implications for Federal Workforce and Environmental Governance:
- Workforce restructuring within key agencies, including DOJ and EPA, and its impact on enforcement and regulatory guidance.
- The legal and procedural uncertainty caused by rapid personnel changes and executive actions.
- Strategies for professionals to adapt to an evolving federal regulatory landscape.
Register to gain practical knowledge from leading experts to help you navigate today’s environmental legal and policy challenges.
This highly rated session was originally presented on February 20, 2025, at the annual ALI CLE and ELI conference, Environmental Law 2025. Register now for this timely rebroadcast! All questions will be answered by the faculty via email within two business days of the program.
Who Should Attend
This session is essential for attorneys, policymakers, corporate environmental managers, and advocacy professionals who need to stay ahead of the changing environmental law landscape.
Faculty, CLE & More
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