• Posts by Daniel C. Warren
    Posts by Daniel C. Warren
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    Daniel counsels clients on land use and environmental matters. His work spans industries, with an emphasis on the mining industry. Daniel represents mining clients across the western United States before the Bureau of Land ...

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On September 18, 2025, the California State Mining and Geology Board (SMGB) voted to initiate pre-rulemaking activities to define the term “critical mineral” under state regulations. According to the Board’s agenda materials, the definition is intended to support California’s clean-energy transition and provide clearer guidance to local agencies and planners engaged in permitting mining projects. 

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On May 29, 2025, in a decision long-awaited by project developers, the Supreme Court issued Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County, Colorado, which clarified the proper scope of review and deference to be afforded to agency decisionmaking under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This decision reinforces longstanding Supreme Court holdings and may help improve the NEPA process by providing support for agencies to focus their NEPA reviews on impacts associated with their authorizations.

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