• Posts by Nathan R. Menard
    Posts by Nathan R. Menard
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    Nate focuses his practice at the intersection of environmental and energy law. Prior to joining Hunton, Nate served as legal advisor to a Commissioner on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) where he provided counsel on ...

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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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In recent weeks, the House Committees on Energy & Commerce and Natural Resources considered several legislative proposals that contemplate amendments to, among other things, the Federal Power Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and federal oil and gas leasing policy.

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