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Agency Deference – Post-Chevron Doctrine

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…

Permian Basin Ozone Status Up In The Air

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…

Regional Haze, Round 2

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…

Renowned Energy and Environmental Attorney, Miguel Suazo, Joins Beatty & Wozniak

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…

Beatty & Wozniak Promotes Theresa Sauer to Equity Shareholder

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…

Beatty & Wozniak Welcomes Jacob Haseman to its Sheridan Office

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…

2014 Archive – Energy News Alerts

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…

2015 Archive – Energy News Alerts

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:…

2016 Archive – Energy News Alerts

January 2016 COGCC Adopts Rules Regulating Collaboration Between Operators and Local Governments – view BLM Releases Proposal on New Venting and Flaring Regulations – view Designation and Regulation – An Alternate Endangered Species Act Strategy – view IBLA Halts BLM Attempt to Beef Up Net Revenue – view COGCC Issues Significant Decision Thwarting End-Run Around Non-Consent Penalties – view February 2016 WOGCC Adopts New Venting…