Insignia is pleased to share our take on the latest industry and environmental regulatory news as well as our related insights.
Several federal regulatory developments from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), and United States Forest Service (USFS) occurred during the first quarter of 2021, including final rules, proposed rules/directives, and a finding on a petition to list a species. Below is a summary of each of these developments …
SPRING 2021: POTENTIAL POLICY CHANGES DIRECTED BY CONGRESS In December 2020, Congress passed the American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA), which was part of the COVID-19 relief bill. Passed under bipartisan leadership, the AEIA included more than 50 new energy-focused measures that aim to modernize energy laws, invest in clean energy technology, and strengthen national security. …
Insignia is proud to announce that its founder and president has co-authored a book dedicated to the advancement of women business owners.
Insignia is pleased to unveil our new logo, along with our brand refresh and new website! While our previous logo served us well for 12 years, we felt it was past time for an updated look that better represents who we are in the industry—professional, established experts in environment compliance for energy and utilities. We …
During the fall of 2019, several important rules were finalized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (the Services) that sought to revise how long-standing aspects of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, have been implemented for decades. The three rules listed below are now effective: …
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On June 22, 2020, the United States (U.S.) Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) published the Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR) in the Federal Register to finalize a revised definition of “waters of the U.S.” under the Clean Water Act (CWA). The NWPR is the second step in a two-step …
