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It’s always gratifying when reporters call Dawson & Associates for insights on federal permitting and related issues. Collectively, our...
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Joe Doddridge, RIP
Our colleague Joe Doddridge passed away recently. Joe joined Dawson & Associates in 2003 after a career that included nearly 15 years in...
Apr 9


Trump Administration issues WOTUS permitting guidance clarifying reach
On March 12, 2025, EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers issued a Guidance Memoranda to their field offices to clarify when impacts to...
Mar 27


Possible unintended consequences with White House NEPA order
Recently, the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), which operates within the Executive Office of the President (EOP), sent guidance ...
Mar 21


A lawyer’s look at the Trump Administration’s “national energy emergency” order
Bloomberg recently contacted our colleague Larry Liebesman to ask about the Trump Administration’s energy emergency declaration on...
Feb 17


Federal Environmental Permitting during the National Energy Emergency
The new administration’s flurry of Executive Orders has sparked both applause and concern. However, the value-added skill in navigating...
Feb 7


Federal hydropower permitting: What you need to know from someone who knows
While hydropower is an important part of any long-term energy strategy, hydropower developers must still overcome multiple federal...
Feb 4


Dawson & Associates Announces Leadership Transition
Washington, D.C. – Dawson & Associates is pleased to announce key changes to its leadership structure, effective January 15, 2025....
Jan 8


GAO report on bid protest: trends Inform expectations management
Navigating the complexities of federal contract bid protests can be a daunting task, whether dealing with the Army Corps of Engineers,...
Dec 10, 2024


Dawson’s Federal Water and Environmental Permitting Expertise “In the News”
Important changes may be on the horizon for federal water and environmental permitting rules in the coming years – changes likely to...
Dec 4, 2024


What to Expect in the Lame Duck
Congress is scheduled to return to Washington next Tuesday, facing several must-pass items. Typically, Congress would endeavor to clear...
Nov 6, 2024


How far will Supreme Court go on Clean Water Act discharge rules?
On October 16, the US Supreme Court heard arguments in City of San Francisco v. EPA , a case that focuses on EPA rules governing how much...
Oct 31, 2024


Stopgap Funding makes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers job harder
On September 26, Congress and the President avoided a government shutdown by providing temporary funding for government operations,...
Oct 3, 2024


Army takes steps to reduce mitigation banking delays
On September 16, the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works (ASA(CW)) released new procedures to address delays in federal...
Sep 24, 2024


Podcast: How the Army Corps of Engineers has honed disaster response
During 35 years as a US Army Corps of Engineers officer, retired Major General Michael Walsh , led multiple regional commands and served...
Sep 12, 2024


Vision and Perseverance Enable Flood Risk Reduction Project
The Little Calumet River Basin in northwest Indiana is recognized for its stunning beauty, environmental significance, and potential for...
Sep 2, 2024


Former National Waterways President Amy Larson joins Dawson
Dawson & Associates is pleased to announce that Amy Larson, an expert in federal water policy and former president of the National...
Jul 21, 2024


SCOTUS Chevron ruling and its impact on project permitting
On June 28, in a 6- 3 decision, the Supreme Court overturned the Court’s 1984 Chevron “deference” ruling . Under that decision, courts...
Jul 17, 2024


SCOTUS ruling curbs agency capacity to interpret Clean Water Act
On June 28, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a 40-year-old precedent, significantly altering the regulatory authority of federal...
Jul 10, 2024


EPA seeks clarity on Sackett decision fallout
Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) posted several documents related to environmental permitting and the regulatory...
Jul 3, 2024
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