In the latest episode of the Bracewell Environmental Law Monitor, Ann Navaro joins hosts Daniel Pope and Taylor Stuart to discuss the implications of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County. They delve into the ruling’s clarifications on judicial deference and an agency’s obligations under NEPA. The trio also examine the potential impacts on infrastructure projects in light of this decision.

Episode Highlights

[01:44] The Evolution of NEPA Regulations: Daniel outlines key changes to NEPA regulation during the Trump and Biden administrations, including significant judicial trends.

[05:40] Case Background: Taylor summarizes the 88-mile railroad project at the center of the case and the core legal questions about NEPA’s scope. The central questio

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