Regulatory Alert — Clean Air Act NSPS OOOOb: Preparing for the August 2025 Reporting Deadline in an Uncertain Regulatory Climate

The Clean Air Act’s (CAA) New Source Performance Standards’ (NSPS) Subpart OOOOb applies to new, modified, and reconstructed oil and gas facilities as of December 6, 2022.

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Technology Alert — The AI Revolution in Law: Jobs, Future Opportunities & Ethics

As discussed in a recent webinar hosted by ACC Houston, experts from legal, corporate, and AI governance spheres explored how legal professionals can adapt to and lead in this evolving landscape.

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Employment & Labor Alert — Supreme Court Lowers the Bar for “Majority Group” Plaintiffs to Sue for Employment Discrimination

Now is the time for employers to ensure they have policies and practices in place to document their legitimate business reasons for any adverse employment decisions.

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Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Alert — Let’s Build Big Beautiful Things: Supreme Court Limits NEPA’s Reach and Paves Way for Permitting

On May 29, 2025, the Supreme Court issued its 8-0 ruling in Seven County Infrastructure v. Eagle County, significantly narrowing the scope of environmental reviews required under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

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Regulatory Alert — PHMSA Announces Rulemaking to Seek Input on Pipeline Repair Requirements and Risk-Based Tank Inspections

On May 21, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) in the Federal Register.

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Energy, Oil & Gas Alert — Surface Wins the Subsurface: Texas Supreme Court Clarifies Pore Space Ownership in Myers-Woodward, Implications for CCS

On May 16, the Texas Supreme Court clarified a long-standing issue, holding that unless a deed provides otherwise, surface owners – not mineral owners – control subsurface pore space created by salt mining.

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Environmental Alert — PFAS Drinking Water Standards Recalibrated: EPA Retains PFOA/PFOS Limits, Rescinds Other Standards, and Extends Compliance Deadline

On May 14, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced plans to revise federal drinking water standards for certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”).

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Energy, Oil & Gas Alert — Top 5 Considerations for Navigating Midstream Energy Projects

As companies pursue infrastructure development and operations, a clear understanding of contractual nuances, regulatory shifts, and litigation trends is essential.

By |2025-06-09T16:33:51-05:00May 20th, 2025|Comments Off on Energy, Oil & Gas Alert — Top 5 Considerations for Navigating Midstream Energy Projects
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