INTRODUCING LAURI BRANCH, OUR NEW SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY SPECIALIST Insignia Environmental is thrilled to announce that Lauri Branch has joined our team as a Senior Environmental Regulatory Specialist, based in Houston, Texas. Lauri has 30 years of experience in global environmental policy advisement, strategic program management, public policy and outreach, sustainability, and environmental permitting. During …
During the third quarter of 2021, there were several federal regulatory developments from the United States (U.S.) Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). A court order resulted in changes to the definition of “waters of the U.S.,” findings were …
Several federal regulatory developments from the United States (U.S.) Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of the Army, and National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) occurred during the second quarter of 2021, including one proposed rule and two announcements regarding revising, rescinding, or reinstating regulations. In addition, the California State Water …
SPRING 2021, PART II As anticipated, policy changes and decisions are coming quickly at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) that may potentially affect the FERC’s environmental review process for construction of new and expansion projects. These changes may affect targeted in-service dates and permitting schedules. Insignia Environmental has been closely following developments …
On June 22, 2020, the Navigable Waters Protection Rule went into effect, finalizing a revised definition of “waters of the United States (U.S.)” under the Clean Water Act (CWA) and significantly decreasing the number of waters that fall under federal jurisdiction. In general, a water must now be perennial or intermittent and have a direct …
Clarification on California “Waters of the State” Regulations Read More »
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 …
