The Future of the NEPA Rules Rewrite
In September 2020, the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) enacted new regulations that set forth procedures federal agencies are to utilize when implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). As we move forward following the election, this presentation will consider possible issues that might arise when applying the new rules, how this might affect project development and whether additional changes may be in store for NEPA under a new Administration.
David Miller is a Partner in Nossaman LLP’s Environment & Land Use Group. He assists clients on a variety of complex land use and environment related matters, including matters dealing with the National Environmental Policy Act, Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act and the National Historic Preservation Act. He also counsels clients on the California Environmental Quality Act, the California Planning and Zoning Law, the California Subdivision Map Act, the California Coastal Act, and the Federal and State Constitutions. David represents landowners, resource developers and public agencies on matters involving federal and state permitting issues, local zoning issues and environmental planning and litigation. He also assists with advising state and regional infrastructure authorities on environmental issues regarding large infrastructure projects. Additionally, he has experience assisting property owners and businesses with lease disputes and breach of contract claims.