Judge Mary Davidsen, longtime Director and Chief Environmental Law Judge of the Indiana Office of Environmental Adjudication, has announced that she plans to retire at the end of the year.  She began at OEA in 2003.

Judge Mary Davidsen, longtime Director and Chief Environmental Law Judge of the Indiana Office of Environmental Adjudication, has announced that she plans to retire at the end of the year.  She began at OEA in 2003.

Effective November 13, 2023, EPA is updating its regulations under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) at 40 CFR part 2. These changes are considered Phase II of EPA’s FOIA modernization efforts. Importantly, EPA did not change any of the methods of submission of FIOA requests. EPA will continue to accept FOIA requests through its website and by mail. Below is a summary of changes to be aware of.

Effective November 13, 2023, EPA is updating its regulations under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) at 40 CFR part 2. These changes are considered Phase II of EPA’s FOIA modernization efforts. Importantly, EPA did not change any of the methods of submission of FIOA requests. EPA will continue to accept FOIA requests through its website and by mail. Below is a summary of changes to be aware of.

On September 27, 2023, the EPA published the "Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification Improvement Rule" in the Federal Register. Since Congress passed the Clean Water Act in 1971, this rule represents only the second time the EPA has updated the water quality certification (WQC) regulations. The first rule to update WQC regulations, the "2020 rule," narrowed the scope of review and authority of states and tribes in the Section 401 certification process. The new WQC improvement rule restores and expands the authority of states and tribes and more clearly describes the requirements for beginning the certification process. 

On September 27, 2023, the EPA published the "Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification Improvement Rule" in the Federal Register. Since Congress passed the Clean Water Act in 1971, this rule represents only the second time the EPA has updated the water quality certification (WQC) regulations. The first rule to update WQC regulations, the "2020 rule," narrowed the scope of review and authority of states and tribes in the Section 401 certification process. The new WQC improvement rule restores and expands the authority of states and tribes and more clearly describes the requirements for beginning the certification process. 

Don’t let the excellence of those around you go unrecognized. It only takes a few minutes to nominate a colleague who stands out in the crowd. The Indianapolis legal community is fortunate to be home to many talented, dedicated professionals, and we need your help in identifying the best of the best. 

Nominations are encouraged for the following IndyBar awards via a single online application form that only takes a few minutes to complete.

Don’t let the excellence of those around you go unrecognized. It only takes a few minutes to nominate a colleague who stands out in the crowd. The Indianapolis legal community is fortunate to be home to many talented, dedicated professionals, and we need your help in identifying the best of the best. 

Nominations are encouraged for the following IndyBar awards via a single online application form that only takes a few minutes to complete.

After a successful debut in 2022, IDEM and the IndyBar Environmental Law Section hosted their second annual Update and Emerging Issues Seminar. The seminar brings IDEM staff and local practitioners together to discuss pressing topics outside the context of individual cases. 

After a successful debut in 2022, IDEM and the IndyBar Environmental Law Section hosted their second annual Update and Emerging Issues Seminar. The seminar brings IDEM staff and local practitioners together to discuss pressing topics outside the context of individual cases.