Practical Implications for Projects in Ozone Nonattainment Areas By Bret Sumner, and Raj Lahoti A recent Interior Board of Land Appeals (IBLA) decision vacating Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) approval of a large scale federal natural gas development project in...
DENVER (September 8, 2025) — Beatty & Wozniak, P.C., a nationally recognized oil and gas, energy, and natural resources law firm, is proud to announce that Francis Barron has joined the firm as its first General Counsel in Residence. With more than 35 years of...
The U.S. Supreme Court formally ended the administrative law doctrine known as “Chevron deference” this summer in Loper Bright Enterprises, Inc v. Raimondo. This decision is celebrated as a significant victory for reigning in federal agency regulatory over-reach and the power of the administrative state. Appropriately so. But, with the revelry dust now settled, there is still confusion as to…
The EPA is reportedly taking another look at redesignating the Permian Basin in both Texas and New Mexico as an ozone nonattainment area. The first impact of an ozone redesignation would be to restrict air permits for constructing or modifying stationary sources of air emissions, including oil and gas facilities, by lowering the “major source” emissions rate threshold. The lower…
If you haven’t been paying attention to Regional Haze, it’s time to start. While the focus has been on the many new federal rules coming out, the Regional Haze Rule is already in place and set to make a big impact on the fossil fuel industry as EPA starts reviewing states’ Round 2 plans. If Round 2 is anything like…
DENVER (April 18, 2023) — Beatty & Wozniak is elated to announce that Miguel Suazo has joined the firm as Shareholder, effective April 2023. Based in the Santa Fe, New Mexico office, Suazo is recognized for his distinguished accomplishments and remarkable client services in energy regulatory, natural resources and environmental law. Suazo brings with him a diverse background of nearly…
DENVER (February 21, 2023) — Beatty & Wozniak is delighted to announce that Theresa Sauer has been promoted to Equity Shareholder, effective January 2023. Based in the Denver, Colorado office, Sauer embodies a commitment to excellence and collaboration that allows Beatty & Wozniak to be a firm of choice for the energy and natural resources sectors. “Theresa epitomizes the firm’s…
DENVER (January 24, 2023) — Beatty & Wozniak is pleased to announce that Jacob T. Haseman has joined the firm as a Shareholder based in their Sheridan, Wyoming office. Haseman focuses his practice on onshore development and regulatory work in front of the Wyoming Oil & Gas Conservation Commission (WOGCC) and similar regulatory bodies. Traditionally focused on oil, gas and…
December 2014 COGCC Update: Penalty & Enforcement Rulemaking – view Congress Delays Greater Sage-Grouse Listing Decision – view Key Issues Confronting Industry in Federal Oil and Gas Leasing and Permitting. A Series-Topic 1: BLM Discretion to Lease- view Utah Court Closes the Door on Regulation of Threatened Species on Private Lands – view September 2014 Purchases of Gas Gathering Pipeline in an Enterprise Zone–Exempt from…
December 2015 WOGCC Adopts New Bonding Requirements – view Regulatory Onslaught Continues as BLM Considers Canceling Existing Oil and Gas Leases – view Seller Beware – view November 2015 BLM Releases Proposed Onshore Oil and Gas Order Number 5 – view Key Issues Confronting Industry in Federal Oil and Gas Leasing and Permitting – A Series (Topic 6: Leases Extended by Diligent Drilling) – view Royalty Litigation Update:…