Environmental Evolutions

Baker Botts L.L.P.

Environmental Evolutions features hosts Linn Bumpers and Scott Novak along with lawyers and industry guests who explore emerging ideas and recent developments in environmental law and policy. Long time host Megan Berge has left Baker Botts for an in-house role. We congratulate her and look forward to her becoming a long time listener.

  1. 15 апр.

    Navigating EPA Rollbacks: Compliance and Litigation Risks Ahead

    Linn Bumpers speaks with former EPA attorney Mark Talty about how the second Trump administration is reshaping federal regulatory policy. They unpack EPA’s rapid deregulatory push, the rollback of climate rules like the Endangerment Finding, and the agency’s reliance on new Supreme Court precedents to accelerate major policy reversals. The conversation highlights shifting legal strategies, the risks of a less predictable regulatory landscape, and how states may move to fill emerging gaps. They also discuss what these changes mean for long‑term compliance planning and how companies can position themselves as EPA recalibrates its priorities.

    15 мин.

  2. 30 мар.

    EPA Enforcement in the Trump Era: What Companies Need to Know in 2026

    Linn Bumpers speaks with former EPA attorneys Matt Morrison and Matt Trawick about how the second Trump administration is reshaping federal environmental enforcement. They break down the shift toward deregulation, reduced civil and criminal actions, and increasing reliance on states and NGOs, while noting which core programs—like PFAS, RMP, and Clean Air Act cases—remain active. The discussion highlights the Compliance First memo, implications of staffing cuts, and what a more fragmented enforcement landscape means for companies navigating federal and state requirements.

    25 мин.

  3. 3 мар.

    EPA Repeals the Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding: What It Really Means

    Scott Novak and Allison Watkins Mallick offer a breakdown of EPA’s decision to rescind its 2009 greenhouse gas endangerment finding and how the agency is interpreting the Clean Air Act. The discussion covers implications for vehicle and power plant standards, expected litigation, and what long-term uncertainty means for companies navigating federal and state climate rules.

    12 мин.

  4. 03.12.2025

    Forever Chemicals Under Fire: Breaking Down EPA’s New PFAS Amendments

    Host Linn Bumpers explains the EPA’s proposed amendments to the 2024 PFAS reporting rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act. The discussion covers what PFAS are, why they matter, and how new exemptions such as de minimis thresholds and article imports could change compliance obligations for manufacturers and importers. With public comments open until December 29, 2025, this update provides timely insights for businesses navigating evolving environmental regulations.

    11 мин.

  5. 03.09.2025

    The Future of EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Regulations

    Scott Novak and Allison Watkins Mallick unpack two of the most consequential potential shifts in U.S. climate regulation: the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposals to repeal the landmark 2009 endangerment finding for greenhouse gases and to rescind or revise greenhouse gas regulations for fossil fuel–fired power plants. They examine the legal basis for these proposals, the implications of these proposals on the vehicle and power sectors, and what companies can do to prepare for shifting regulatory ground.

    12 мин.

  6. 18.07.2025

    PFAS Policy in the Trump Era

    Linn Bumpers and Martha Thompson discuss the regulatory landscape of PFAS, or Forever Chemicals, under the second Trump administration. They dive into EPA's priorities and recent updates, such as strengthening science, fulfilling statutory obligations, and building partnerships. Key focus areas include changes to reporting requirements under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TOSCA) and potential shifts in regulation under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The conversation highlights the evolving nature of PFAS regulations and the implications for various industries.

    17 мин.

  7. 06.06.2025

    Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County: The NEPA Narrowing

    Scott Novak is joined by Tom Jackson as they discuss the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County , which has significant implications for infrastructure project permitting under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The conversation covers the limitations on agency obligations to consider upstream and downstream impacts and the emphasis on judicial deference in NEPA cases.

    18 мин.

  8. 02.05.2025

    Reflecting on EPA’s Changing Policy Priorities with Vicki Arroyo

    Scott Novak interviews Georgetown Law professor Vicki Arroyo, the former EPA Associate Administrator for Policy under the Biden administration. They discuss Vicki’s career, EPA’s major accomplishments during her time at the agency, and her thoughts on EPA’s new policy priorities.   This episode was recorded on March 24, 2025.

    33 мин.
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Environmental Evolutions features hosts Linn Bumpers and Scott Novak along with lawyers and industry guests who explore emerging ideas and recent developments in environmental law and policy. Long time host Megan Berge has left Baker Botts for an in-house role. We congratulate her and look forward to her becoming a long time listener.

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