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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Split up Nationwide Permit 12
Transect Team: Aug 7, 2020
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Update on Federal Protection for the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard
Transect Team: Jul 20, 2020
On July 16th, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced their 12-month plan to determine whether to list the Dunes Sagebrush...
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Rule Limits States' Abilities Under CWA Section 401 Certification
Transect Team: Jun 3, 2020
On Monday, the Environmental Protection Agency released the final Clean Water Action Section 401 Certification Rule, clarifying the timeframe and...
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Final Waters Rule: Ephemeral Streams Not Regulated Under CWA 404
Transect Team: Apr 21, 2020
Over the river and through the woods, developing without an NWP, we go.
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NWP 12– Wetlands Permitting Changes for Utility Line Projects
Transect Team: Apr 20, 2020
In an April 15 ruling in Northern Plains Resource Council et al. v. USACE, a Montana judge vacated (canceled) Nationwide Permit (NWP) 12 and enjoined...
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Critical Issues Analysis Made Easy
Transect Team: Feb 26, 2020
History of the Critical Issues Analysis
The Critical Issues Analysis (CIA) is a prominent part of the renewable development world. Some industries...
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Unintentional Harm to Migratory Birds May Now Be Lawful
Transect Team: Feb 3, 2020
From "mess with the birds, get the beak" to "mess with the birds, and you're totally fine if it was an accident; we are all friends here." Migratory...
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