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🚨 Introducing Our Series on Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) in New Jersey! 🚨 Whether you're a property buyer, seller, or investor, understanding the environmental condition of a property is essential. That's where Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) come into play. 🌍 Over the next few posts, we’ll be diving deep into the importance, process, and benefits of Phase I ESAs—especially in the context of New Jersey’s unique regulatory landscape. We’ll cover topics like: - What a Phase I ESA involves - Why it's crucial for real estate transactions - How it can protect your investments - Key considerations for NJ properties At Oak Environmental, we believe that informed decisions lead to successful real estate transactions. Follow along to learn how Phase I ESAs can safeguard your investments and help you navigate the environmental due diligence process with confidence! Stay tuned for valuable insights! 📊🌿 #EnvironmentalConsulting #PhaseIESA #NewJerseyRealEstate #EnvironmentalDueDiligence #RiskManagement #RealEstateInvesting #OakNJ

On June 28, 2024, the United States Supreme Court in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless, Inc. v. Dept. of Commerce overruled Chevron deference — a 40-year-old precedent that afforded deference to certain statutory interpretations by federal agencies. While the decision represents a significant reduction in agency authority, its practical impacts in the areas of environmental, energy, and natural resources regulation will not be known for years and may be less than many anticipate. Read our latest Advisory for what your company needs to know. #ArnoldPorterAlerts

On June 28, 2024, the United States Supreme Court in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless, Inc. v. Dept. of Commerce overruled so-called Chevron deference — a 40-year-old precedent that afforded deference to certain statutory interpretations by federal agencies. While the decision represents a significant reduction in agency authority, its practical impacts in the areas of environmental, energy, and natural resources regulation will not be known for years and may be less than many anticipate. Read our latest Advisory for what your company needs to know. #ArnoldPorterAlerts https://lnkd.in/eK9KWDxw

Yesterday, we collaborated with the Queensland Environmental Law Association (QELA), holding a workshop to hear perspectives from their members, including lawyers, planners and environmental specialists. There were dynamic discussions that provided us with helpful insights for our review of the mining lease objections processes. We are grateful for the interest and active engagement by our stakeholders and look forward to further conversations. For more information on the review, https://lnkd.in/gHuZ-BPq #ConstructiveCollaboration #MiningReview #EnvironmentalLaw #StakeholderEngagement

Dear connections, I am pleased to share the publication of my piece titled 'Striking a Balance Between Environmental Carve-outs and Public Policy Considerations in new Generation BITs: Re-reading Eco Oro Minerals Corp v. Colombia’ at Opinio Juris. The article can be acccessed here: https://lnkd.in/dXm-qJ5m

In the mid 1990s a legal battle began between the Stillwater mine in Montana and the local residents. The mine wanted to expand, and locals were worried about the health of their beloved mountains, forests, and rivers. The negotiations catalyzed in signing of the first-of-its-kind, Good Neighbor Agreement (GNA) in 2000. Since the GNA was signed, there have been zero lawsuits or major environmental contaminants, a significant achievement for any mine. The GNA, a legally binding document, provides transparency for mine operations providing local communities avenues for grievances and proactive environmental monitoring. Sibanye Stillwater completely funds the process, providing resources to the community to hire its own independent scientists for environmental monitoring and legal experts to oversee compliance. Sibanye-Stillwater views these expenditures as integral to their operations, balancing profitability with ecological stewardship and community engagement. As we navigate the energy transition, prioritizing critical minerals over fossil fuels, the GNA provides examples of how collaborative agreements can serve as a blueprint for sustainable development, ensuring mining activities are conducted responsibly and with community consent.

I agree with my B&D colleagues' analysis that, although the implications of Loper Bright (axing Chevron deference to an agency's interpretation of an ambiguous statute) may be significant, the more important story from the final weeks of the Supreme Court's term is the collective impact from Loper Bright plus Jarkesy (jury trial rights in administrative enforcement) and Corner Post (starting the statute of limitations on facial challenges to regulations when a plaintiff is harmed, not when the regulation is promulgated). With these cases, plus the pointed rebuke of EPA's so-called "Good Neighbor" rule in Ohio v. EPA, the Supreme Court is sending a clear message that sees the role of administrative agencies in environmental regulation as more ministerial than policy. Read more from John Cruden James Auslander Maddie Boyer (Kadas) Eric Lee Christensen and Susan Smith linked below.

The IUCN Ocean Team, the Commission on Ecosystem Management (CEM), and the World Commission on Environmental Law (WCEL) are pleased to invite you to the upcoming webinar: Dialogue on Deep Sea Mining. Part of a CEM Dialogue series, you will be able to explore the environmental, legal, and policy implications of deep-sea mining with a distinguished panel of experts. The discussion will delve into the challenges and opportunities this emerging industry represent for the sustainable future of our oceans and what is expected to happen next as we continue to uphold IUCN Resolution 122 for the Protection of deep-ocean ecosystems and biodiversity through a moratorium on seabed mining. 🗓️ Date: 5 September 2024 🕒 Time: 16:00 - 17:30 (CEST) 🔗 https://bit.ly/3Z9mYdp #DeepSeaMining #OceanConservation #EnvironmentalLaw #SustainableDevelopment #MarineEcosystems #ClimateAction #Biodiversity