The period for California legislators to introduce bills for consideration during the first half of the 2017-2018 Legislative Session recently closed, and there are several notable environmental regulatory proposals for companies in the oil and gas industry. Here are some of the highlights: New Reporting Requirements to DOSH Under the California Refinery and Chemical Plant Worker Safety Act of 1990 (the “Act”), petroleum refineries in California are required to submit […]

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Although we are years away from circumscribing the legacy of President Trump, if his first 100 days are any indication, his legacy – whatever it may be – will likely be defined in part by the executive order. While Presidents throughout American history have used this tool to advance their agendas, so far President Trump has been one of the most-aggressive advocates of independent executive authority. However, as our California […]

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) completed its fate and transport model and issued a report for the Gold King Mine release. The report focuses on pre-existing river conditions, the movement of metals through the river system, and the effects of the metals on water quality. The mine had a catastrophic release of acid mine draining, including high levels of iron and aluminum, into the Animas River system.  The release […]

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In a historic compact between the State, environmental groups and the Orange County Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) to preserve San Onofre State Beach, TCA withdrew a plan to extend the six lane 241 toll road to connect to I-5, known as “Foothill-South.”  Foothill-South was planned as the last segment of the 241 tollway connecting South Orange County to north San Diego County. It had been the subject of regional planning […]

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