Rapid Changes for the National Environmental Policy Act: Historical Context, Proposed Regulatory Changes Under EO 14154 and their Implications

Environmental attorneys Jason Hill and Rafe Petersen will be presenting on a myLawCLE webinar about legislative and policy developments involving the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This webinar will delve into the historical context of NEPA, explore recent judicial and executive actions that have questioned the current NEPA framework, and discuss the interim final rule that seeks to revoke existing Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations as directed by Executive Order 14154. The attorneys will examine the implications of these regulatory changes on past, pending and future projects requiring federal approvals or funding. Attendees will gain insights into the evolution of NEPA and the potential impact of upcoming legal decisions.