Mary B. Powers

Trump Border Wall Fund Diversion is Illegal, San Francisco Court Rules

June 27, 2020

Appellate decision upholds lower court on $2.5B construction funds, but Supreme Court review is expected with multiple legal challenges pending on milcon money shifts.

Holtec Settles Legal Battle with Massachusetts Over $1B Nuclear Plant Cleanup

Mary B. Powers

June 18, 2020

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New site owner and cleanup firm agrees to $193M contingency for cost increases, project delays and possible hidden contamination.

Broader Offshore Wind Study Cites Fishing Lane Impacts

Mary B. Powers

June 17, 2020

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Delayed review is critical to construction start for first large U.S. offshore effort, a $2B project, off the coast of Massachusetts.

Border Patrol Weighs Mexico Wall Design Changes, Private Barriers

Mary B. Powers

June 17, 2020

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But neither agency nor firms have shared details on ideas submitted as of June 12 deadline.

High Court Says Stalled $8B Virginia Pipeline Can Cross Appalachian Trail

Mary B. Powers

June 15, 2020

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In 7-2 vote, justices give Forest Service authority to allow route despite land management by U.S. Park Service.

BP Unit Arco Agrees to Spend $150 Million on Montana Smelter Cleanup

Mary B. Powers

June 9, 2020

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But a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in April could make future remediation projects on private land near the defunct Superfund toxics site tougher to negotiate.

Trump Order Waives Project Environment Rules to Push COVID-19 Recovery

June 5, 2020

"Emergency" directive to fast-track energy, transport and other infrastructure stimulus comes as EPA proposes to further diminish broader U.S. clean air rules benefits.