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A conversation with Scott Churbock of Montrose Environmental Group on emerging technologies and regulatory developments surrounding PFAS.

Scott Churbock is Senior Vice President of Enterprise Risk and Regulatory Affairs at Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. Mr. Churbock brings 25 years of organizational management experience to the Company, with expertise in environmental compliance, sustainability, and occupational health and safety.  Mr. Churbock’s accomplishments include the implementation of ISO-based EHS management systems that led to multi-million dollar regulatory and loss prevention savings as well as injury reduction rates of more than 75% in his last two positions. Programs under his direction have received multiple leadership and excellence awards from the National Safety Council, representing top 5% performance in the industry. 

Scott Churbock

Senior Vice President of Enterprise Risk and Regulatory Affairs, Montrose Environmental Group

Steven Cook advises clients on matters involving environmental and natural resources law and policy. Prior to joining Bracewell, Steven served as Deputy Assistant Administrator at the Office of Land and Emergency Management (OLEM) of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 

Steven Cook

Of Counsel

Explore the complex world of PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) on this episode of The Environmental Law Monitor. 

Getting Practical With PFAS: Navigating the Challenges of Forever Chemicals

Join Daniel Pope and Steven Cook on the Environmental Law Monitor as they dive into the complex world of PFAS with Scott Churbock of Montrose Environmental Group. Discover emerging technologies and regulatory developments surrounding "forever chemicals". 

On this episode of the Environmental Law Monitor, Daniel Pope, Taylor Stuart, Kevin Ewing and Ann Navaro discuss the shift in National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulation and break down the recent decision in Marin Audubon Society v. the FAA. They discuss implications of the DC Circuit ruling for federal agencies and what it means for the future of environmental and natural resources law and policy.

Kevin Ewing helps clients with federal natural resources law and policy. He advises chiefly energy and infrastructure companies pursuing development projects, federal authorizations, or changes in agency policy, and in responding to federal enforcement and incident investigations.  Kevin’s work extends to many statutes, including the major pollution control statutes, NEPA, NHPA, the Natural Gas Act, the Pipeline Safety laws, and federal laws governing urban parks, such as LWCFA and UPARR.

Kevin Ewing

Partner

Ann is a partner in Bracewell’s Washington, DC office. She advises on and litigates under the federal laws and policies governing natural resources and the environment. After more than 25 years as a top litigator and policy adviser to the federal government, Ann brings exceptional insight and acumen to clients seeking to build infrastructure, produce valuable natural resources, or improve government policies and programs affecting their businesses.

Ann Navaro

Bracewell's Taylor Stuart, Kevin Ewing, and Ann Navaro discuss discuss the shift in National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulation and break down the recent decision in Marin Audubon Society vs. the FAA.

Unpacking the NEPA Ruling: Marin Audubon Society v. the FAA

Dive into the seismic shift in environmental law as the Supreme Court overturns Chevron deference in Loper Bright Enterprises vs. Raimondo. Host Daniel Pope, alongside experts Jeff Holmstead and Brittany Pemberton, dissects the implications of this landmark decision for regulatory practices and the future of agency policymaking. Unravel the complexities of this pivotal moment in legal history with insights from those at the heart of environmental regulation. Don't miss this thought-provoking analysis — visit casted.us for more insightful episodes.

Jeff Holmstead, former assistant administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency for Air and Radiation, is one of the nation’s leading climate change lawyers as recognized by Chambers USA (2008-2023) and heads the Environmental Strategies Group at Bracewell. Under Jeff’s leadership, they work together on a daily basis to advise and defend companies and business groups confronting major environmental and energy-development challenges, both domestically and globally.

Jeff Holmstead

Brittany is an environment and natural resources partner in Bracewell’s Washington, DC office. She advises energy, oil and gas, and industrial clients in environmental regulatory compliance and enforcement matters, including handling stationary source enforcement and compliance matters under the Clean Air Act (CAA) before the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state agencies.

Brittany Pemberton

Explore the pivotal Supreme Court decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo with Daniel Pope, Jeff Holmstead and Brittany Pemberton on the Environmental Law Monitor. Unpack the end of Chevron deference and its impact on agency policymaking and environmental law.

The Future is Loper Bright

Explore the Supreme Court's monumental decision in Loper Bright Enterprises vs. Raimondo, overturning Chevron deference, with Daniel Pope, Jeff Holmstead and Brittany Pemberton on the Environmental Law Monitor. Dive into the future of regulatory policymaking and compliance.

A conversation with Chad Whiteman of the United States Chamber of Commerce about the new Phase 2 regulations the Council on Environmental Quality promulgate that changes the NEPA review process.

Chad is vice president for environment and regulatory affairs at the US Chamber of Commerce’s Global Energy Institute. He has more than two decades of experience working on energy and environmental policy, including developing and implementing Clean Air Act policies at the US Environmental Protection Agency, as well as leading executive branch review of top Administration regulatory policies for the White House.

Chad Whiteman

Vice President for Environment and Regulatory Affairs, Global Energy Institute

Explore the impacts of NEPA Phase Two regulations with Daniel Pope, Chad Whiteman, and Ann Navarro on the Environmental Law Monitor. Dive into the legal, environmental, and industry shifts on Bracewell LLP's latest episode.

Unpacking the Impact of NEPA Phase Two Regulations on Environmental Policy and Infrastructure Development

"Explore the impact of NEPA Phase Two regulations with Chad Whiteman &amp; Ann Navarro on the Environmental Law Monitor. Discover how these changes affect industry, infrastructure projects, and environmental policy."

Judicial clerkships can be invaluable experiences for environmental attorneys. So, how can a judicial clerkship add value to the environmental lawyer’s practice and career, and what are some considerations to keep in mind when looking for a judicial clerkship? This episode answers these common questions and more.&nbsp;On this episode of the Bracewell Environmental Law Monitor, host&nbsp;<a href="https://bracewell.com/people/taylor-m-stuart" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Taylor Stuart</a>&nbsp;is joined by guests&nbsp;<a href="https://bracewell.com/people/jeff-oldham" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jeff Oldham</a>, a partner in Bracewell’s&nbsp;<a href="https://bracewell.com/practices/litigation" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">litigation and appellate litigation</a>&nbsp;practices with an emphasis on&nbsp;<a href="https://bracewell.com/industries/energy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">energy</a>&nbsp;and complex commercial litigation, and&nbsp;<a href="https://bracewell.com/people/anouk-nouet" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Anouk Nouet</a>, an associate in the firm’s&nbsp;<a href="https://bracewell.com/practices/environment-lands-and-resources" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">environment, lands and resources</a>&nbsp;practice. Join Taylor, Jeff and Anouk as they talk about their own experiences as law clerks, the value of clerking for a career as an environmental lawyer, insights into applying to judicial clerkships and advice on choosing the right clerkship.&nbsp;

Jeff Oldham is a partner in the litigation and appellate litigation practices at Bracewell. He is an experienced appellate attorney who has presented oral argument in the US Supreme Court, Texas Supreme Court, federal appellate courts nationwide and state courts of appeals throughout Texas. A former US Supreme Court clerk, Jeff is a board-certified appellate specialist who has handled high-stakes appeals in a wide variety of subject matter areas, with a particular emphasis on energy and complex commercial litigation. He also regularly works with trial counsel to formulate pretrial and trial strategy, write dispositive motions, prepare jury charges, preserve error at trial and handle post-trial proceedings.

Jeff previously served as a law clerk to Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist of the US Supreme Court and to Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson of the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. 

Jeff Oldham

Partner, Litigation

Anouk Nouet is an associate in the environment, lands and resources practice at Bracewell, where she advises clients on litigation, enforcement and project development matters involving environmental and natural resources law and policy.

Prior to joining Bracewell, Anouk served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Karoline Mehalchick of the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

Anouk Nouet

Associate, Environment, Lands and Resources

To Clerk or Not to Clerk With Jeff Oldham and Anouk Nouet

On this episode of the Bracewell Environmental Law Monitor, guest <a href= "https://www.nrdc.org/bio/matthew-tejada">Matthew Tejada</a>, senior vice president for environmental health at the <a href= "https://www.nrdc.org/">Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)</a>, discusses environmental justice with host <a href= "https://bracewell.com/people/daniel-j-pope">Daniel Pope</a> and <a href="https://bracewell.com/people/steven-cook">Steven Cook</a>, of counsel in Bracewell’s <a href= "https://bracewell.com/practices/environment-lands-and-resources">Environment, Lands and Resources</a> practice.  Tune in to hear Dan, Matt, and Steven discuss environmental justice – a signature policy goal of the Biden administration. The conversation covers how this administration has fared in expanding both the focus of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on environmental justice and the role of non-governmental organizations and the private sector in the environmental justice movement.

The Role of NGOs and the Private Sector in Environmental Justice With Matthew Tejada and Steven Cook

In a special crossover episode with Bracewell’s Policy Resolution Group (PRG) podcast The Lobby Shop, Daniel Pope and Taylor Stuart sit down with PRG’s Liam Donovan and Joe Brazauskas to do a deep dive on the Congressional Review Act, a powerful tool that has the Biden administration scrambling to finalize its regulatory proposals ahead of electoral uncertainty.

Breaking Down the Congressional Review Act: A Special CRA Explainer

Bracewell Environmental Law Monitor

Hosted by Daniel Pope and Taylor Stuart, the Environmental Law Monitor is a place for thoughtful conversations ranging from the latest developments to perennial topics like litigation, enforcement and compliance assurance

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This excerpt effectively highlights the underestimated and pervasive nature of PFAS contamination, emphasizing its impact on public health and the environment, making it a compelling clip.

PFAS: The Invisible Environmental Threat

This section encapsulates the challenges and innovative approaches to PFAS remediation, highlighting the pervasive nature of the problem and the cutting-edge technologies being developed.

Getting Practical With PFAS: Navigating the Challenges of Forever Chemicals

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