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Editorial: Open Vaccine Mandate Rulemaking to More Voices

January 31, 2022

OSHA should model industry engagement on effort to craft the 2017 silica dust rule to design vaccine mandate that is enforceable—and realistic.

US Supreme Court Sets Precedent in States' Groundwater Dispute

Mary B. Powers

Debra K. Rubin

November 23, 2021

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Nov. 22 decision nixing 15-year Mississippi claim against Tennessee over shared aquifer use impacts will affect other states, with growing climate change issues for water resources, sector experts say.

High-Profile Interstate Oil Pipelines Face New Project Issues

Mary B. Powers

September 21, 2021

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Line 3 is at risk for Minnesota criminal charge after construction error, as Dakota Access asks US Supreme Court to halt expanded Corps of Engineers environmental review

$1B Gas Pipeline State Land Seizure Battle Gets High Court Review

Mary B. Powers

March 10, 2021

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Despite appeals court denial, Justice Dept. says U.S. has authority to take land for PennEast and other pipe projects; NJ decision will have national implications.

High Court Ruling Will Keep Up to 80,000 'Dreamers' in Industry Workforce For Now

Bruce Buckley

June 18, 2020

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Decision written by Trump appointee Neil Gorsuch halts administration plan to deport DACA-protected immigrant workers.

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.

High Court’s Groundwater Toxics Permit Rule Is New Conundrum

Mary B. Powers

May 13, 2020

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With new standard vague for 'non-point' source pollutants from pipe spills, treated wastewater and related, dischargers and others struggle to understand U.S. Clean Water Act compiiance.