In the latest episode of the Bracewell Environmental Law Monitor, Ann Navaro joins hosts Daniel Pope and Taylor Stuart to discuss the implications of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County . They delve into the ruling’s clarifications on judicial deference and an agency’s obligations under NEPA. The trio also examine the potential impacts on infrastructure projects in light of this decision....
Jun 06, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 49
On this episode of the Bracewell Environmental Law Monitor, Jeff Holmstead joins Daniel Pope and Taylor Stuart to discuss greenhouse gas regulations, the controversial endangerment finding and the future of environmental policy under the second Trump administration. They delve into the origins of the endangerment finding for greenhouse gases and explore its implications and the potential impact of current administration efforts to reconsider it....
Apr 28, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 48
On this episode of the Environmental Law Monitor, Daniel Pope and Taylor Stuart discuss the shifting landscape under the new Trump administration, comparing regulatory actions and priorities with those of previous administration, and delve into the complexities of NEPA regulations, endangered species and the impact of political changes on environmental legal practice. They explore how these transitions will affect legal practitioners and the energy sector and speculate on what to expect in the c...
Mar 03, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 47
On this episode of the Environmental Law Monitor, Daniel Pope, Taylor Stuart, Kevin Ewing and Ann Navaro discuss the shift in National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulation and break down the recent decision in Marin Audubon Society v. the FAA. They discuss implications of the DC Circuit ruling for federal agencies and what it means for the future of environmental and natural resources law and policy.
Dec 06, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 46
A conversation with Scott Churbock of Montrose Environmental Group on emerging technologies and regulatory developments surrounding PFAS.
Nov 15, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Dive into the seismic shift in environmental law as the Supreme Court overturns Chevron deference in Loper Bright Enterprises vs. Raimondo. Host Daniel Pope, alongside experts Jeff Holmstead and Brittany Pemberton, dissects the implications of this landmark decision for regulatory practices and the future of agency policymaking. Unravel the complexities of this pivotal moment in legal history with insights from those at the heart of environmental regulation. Don't miss this thought-provoking ana...
Aug 21, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Judicial clerkships can be invaluable experiences for environmental attorneys. So, how can a judicial clerkship add value to the environmental lawyer’s practice and career, and what are some considerations to keep in mind when looking for a judicial clerkship? This episode answers these common questions and more. On this episode of the Bracewell Environmental Law Monitor, host Taylor Stuart is joined by guests Jeff Oldham , a partner in Bracewell’s litigation and appellate litigation practices w...
Jul 16, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 42
On this episode of the Bracewell Environmental Law Monitor, guest Matthew Tejada , senior vice president for environmental health at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) , discusses environmental justice with host Daniel Pope and Steven Cook , of counsel in Bracewell’s Environment, Lands and Resources practice. Tune in to hear Dan, Matt, and Steven discuss environmental justice – a signature policy goal of the Biden administration. The conversation covers how this administration has fare...
May 09, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 41
In a special crossover episode with Bracewell’s Policy Resolution Group (PRG) podcast The Lobby Shop, Daniel Pope and Taylor Stuart sit down with PRG’s Liam Donovan and Joe Brazauskas to do a deep dive on the Congressional Review Act, a powerful tool that has the Biden administration scrambling to finalize its regulatory proposals ahead of electoral uncertainty.
Apr 24, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Women have become more prominent and influential in environmental law. What better time to celebrate and recognize women lawyers than during Women’s History Month? On this episode of the Bracewell Environmental Law Monitor, host Taylor Stuart is joined by three guests who focus their practice on environmental issues: Christine Wyman , senior counsel at Chevron , along with Brittany Pemberton , partner, and Sara Burgin , of counsel, in the environment, lands and resources practice at Bracewell. T...
Mar 29, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 39
The Edwards Aquifer is the primary source of drinking water for many people in central Texas. The deep caverns of the aquifer are also home to two species of blind catfish. On this episode of the Bracewell Environmental Law Monitor, host Daniel Pope is joined by guests Amanda Glen , senior natural resources technical director at SWCA , a global environmental consulting firm, and Ann Navaro , partner in Bracewell’s environment, lands and resources practice. Tune in to hear Daniel, Amanda and Ann ...
Mar 07, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Go generate emissions credits. It’s worth it. On this episode of the Bracewell Environmental Law Monitor, host Daniel Pope and environment, lands and resources partner Whit Swift talk with Kyle Breeze , vice president of Gulf Coast Emissions at Anew , about Houston-Galveston-Brazoria area emissions credits. The conversation dives into how the price and value of emissions credits have changed over the last decade, why the emissions credit market is at a “pinch point” right now and the financial i...
Feb 27, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 37
On this episode of the Bracewell Environmental Law Monitor, we look back at the significant developments in environmental and natural resources law and policy in 2023, as well as look ahead to what's to come in 2024. Co-hosts Daniel Pope and Taylor Stuart talk with Ann Navaro and Tim Wilkins , partners in Bracewell’s environment, lands and resources practice, about a range of topics, including the Biden administration’s climate and environmental justice goals, Waters of the United States, renewa...
Dec 22, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 36
It can be difficult to keep track and make sense of all the activity under the EPA’s Clean Air Act programs and regulations. In this episode of the Bracewell Environmental Law Monitor, co-hosts Daniel Pope and Taylor Stuart talk with Brittany Pemberton , a partner in Bracewell’s environment, lands and resources practices to make sense of EPA’s Good Neighbor Rule, derived from the Clean Air Act’s Good Neighbor provision aimed at reducing cross-state air pollution. Tune in to hear a high-level sum...
Dec 07, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Since the 1980s, Chevron deference has set the standard for when courts should defer to reasonable agency interpretations of ambiguous statutes. That may all change, however, as the US Supreme Court will reconsider the Chevron deference in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo. In this episode of the Bracewell Environmental Law Monitor, host Daniel Pope talks with administrative law scholar Kristin Hickman , McKnight Presidential Professor in Law, Distinguished McKnight University Professor and H...
Nov 21, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 34
“Community engagement” is a frequently used but rarely defined term. What does community engagement mean, and, more importantly, how do you do it well? In this episode of the Bracewell Environmental Law Monitor, host Daniel Pope talks with Jackie Medcalf , founder, CEO and executive director of the Texas Health and Environment Alliance , and Steven Cook , of counsel in Bracewell’s environment, lands and resources practice about how companies and government agencies can better engage with communi...
Nov 06, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 33
When is a corporate parent potentially liable for the actions or omissions of its subsidiary related to the release of hazardous substances? Hint: If a party is in a position to control the environmental risk, it could be held liable. In this episode of the Bracewell Environmental Law Monitor, host Daniel Pope talks with Jason Hutt , head of Bracewell’s environment, lands and resources practice, about the environmental aspect of the critical US Supreme Court case United States v. Bestfoods and t...
Oct 27, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Tax incentives for carbon capture are aimed at accomplishing societal good. They’re not just putting money in the pockets of big corporations. In this episode of the Bracewell Environmental Law Monitor, host Daniel Pope discusses the role of tax incentives in the energy transition with Elizabeth McGinley , chair of Bracewell’s tax department and Steven Cook , of counsel in Bracewell’s environment, land and natural resources practice ....
Sep 19, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 31
In the second of a two-part episode of the Bracewell Environmental Law Monitor, host Daniel Pope continues the conversation with Bracewell partner Steven Cook about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). They explore the unique challenges presented by the ubiquity of PFAS in society and how government and industry stakeholders can assess and respond to the long-term adverse consequences....
Mar 07, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 30
In the first of a two-part episode of the Bracewell Environmental Law Monitor, host Daniel Pope talks with Bracewell partner Steven Cook , who served as deputy assistant administrator at the EPA’s Office of Land and Emergency Management prior to joining the firm, about the ways that companies and agencies deal with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and a look back at the history of the methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) controversy and the lessons learned from that....
Feb 21, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 29
In this episode of the Environmental Law Monitor, Tim Wilkins , co-chair of Bracewell’s Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) practice group, joins host Daniel Pope to discuss environmental auditing and why companies should be actively conducting environmental audits.
Feb 07, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 28
In this episode of the Environmental Law Monitor, host Daniel Pope is joined by Erin Chancellor, the interim executive director of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Jan 23, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 27
In this holiday episode of the Environmental Law Monitor, Tim Wilkins , Jason Hutt , and Ann Navaro from Bracewell’s Environment, Lands and Resources Practice Group join host Daniel Pope to discuss the events of 2022 while looking ahead to 2023, and also some of their favorite things for the holidays....
Dec 22, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 26
In this episode of the Environmental Law Monitor, Liam Donovan and Christine Wyman from Bracewell’s Policy Resolution Group join host Daniel Pope to discuss permitting reform and what that looks like during the lame duck session on the Hill.
Dec 06, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 25
In this episode of the Environmental Law Monitor, host Daniel Pope is joined by fellow Bracewell practice group associate Taylor Stuart to discuss highlights from the Environmental Law Seminar held in Houston on November 15.
Nov 22, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In this episode of the Environmental Law Monitor, Bracewell partners Ann Navaro and Sara Burgin join host Daniel Pope for a closer look at the US Supreme Court’s hearing of oral argument in Sackett v. EPA , the outcome of which could have significant impacts on the scope of the Clean Water Act’s jurisdiction.
Oct 31, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In this episode of the Environmental Law Monitor, host Daniel Pope is joined by Washington, DC partner Jason Hutt and their new colleague Steven Cook , who was most recently with EPA’s Office of Land and Emergency Management. They discuss Chapter 11 bankruptcies, including how a variety of environmental claims and a variety of environmental requirements are treated and managed throughout the bankruptcy process....
Oct 19, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In the second of a two-part series on government investigations and inspections, Bracewell partners Kevin Collins and Seth Du Charme join Environmental Law Monitor host Daniel Pope for a discussion of what to do when the government is actually knocking on your front door.
Sep 26, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In the first of a two-part series on government investigations and inspections, Bracewell partners Kevin Collins and Seth Du Charme join Environmental Law Monitor host Daniel Pope for a discussion of best practices for preparing for government inspections at facilities. Kevin is a partner in our Austin office and Seth is a partner in New York....
Sep 12, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In the second of a two part conversation about West Virginia v. EPA , Bracewell Environmental Law Monitor host Daniel Pope talks with Bracewell partners Jeff Holmstead and Jeff Oldham about the implications of the decision for federal agencies, the Biden administration and courts as they seek to apply this new Supreme Court precedent. Jeff Holmstead is a partner in our environment, lands and resources group in our Washington, DC office. Jeff Oldham is a partner in our litigation and appellate pr...
Aug 08, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 19
