Latest Cercla Podcast Episodes

Episode 7: What to Do About Water? Challenges and Opportunities for Utilities

Notice & Comment - September 11, 2018 19:14 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Water is a vital economic and natural resource. Many communities across the U.S. face significant and often unique challenges with water scarcity and infrastructure. In episode 7 of the Notice & Comment podcast, three of our lawyers recap various water issues facing communities, including highli...

Episode 6: The War Over "Waters of the United States"

Notice & Comment - May 08, 2018 22:21 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ 2015 Clean Water Rule sought to clarify the jurisdictional limits of the Clean Water Act. But, the complex rule has triggered much confusion, controversy and litigation. The Trump administration now seeks to repeal and replace the Obama-era Clean Water Rule. In ...

Episode 4: Snap Reaction to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's Speech and the Fate of the Paris Accord

Notice & Comment - March 14, 2018 17:51 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
While the world awaits the Trump administration’s decision on the Paris Accord, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt shared his most extensive public comments to date at Faegre Baker Daniels’ 2017 Energy & Environmental Symposium in D.C. Join Notice & Comment, our mon...

Episode 5: The Latest at DOJ and OSHA

Notice & Comment - March 14, 2018 17:48 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Beyond the EPA, the current states of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Department of Justice are hot button topics and significantly overlap with environmental issues. Join Notice & Comment, our monthly environmental podcast, as we recap the hallmarks of the Obama-era polici...

Episode 2: On the Horizon

Notice & Comment - March 14, 2018 17:41 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Scott Pruitt has been confirmed as EPA administrator in a close vote, with Democrats expressing concern about his ties to the oil and gas industry. Once the EPA staffs up its senior positions, we can anticipate changes happening quickly. But what will those changes be?

Episode 3: Progress and Priorities in Trump's First 100 Days

Notice & Comment - March 14, 2018 17:41 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
President Trump's administration recently marked its first 100 days. Join Notice & Comment, our monthly environmental podcast, as we review environmental progress, priorities and impact in light of this landmark. We also consider the potential use of environmental policy as an economic developme...

Episode 1: Looking Back at the Obama Environmental Legacy

Notice & Comment - March 14, 2018 14:29 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rolled out a number of initiatives under the Obama administration. Under President Trump, the agency is likely to see significant changes and departures from the policies of the last eight years.