Ryan Vanderlip

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Build Now, Permit Later? What EPA’s Air Permitting Proposal Means for Data Centers and Major Projects

Last fall, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) gave project developers a valuable thing in Clean Air Act permitting: a usable …

May 14, 2026

May 14, 2026 • 6-minute read

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TCEQ Proposes Expedited Compliance Orders to Increase Efficiency

UPDATEOn February 11, 2026, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality considered and approved the Expedited Compliance Order process. During Q&A, …

January 9, 2026

January 9, 2026 • 4-minute read

Client Alerts

EPA Draws the Line: What Can You Build Before Getting an Air Permit?

What can project developers actually build before securing an air permit?

September 18, 2025 • V&E Environmental Update

September 18, 2025 • 4-minute read

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Endangered Species Regulation Under the New Administration

The incoming Trump Administration is expected to prioritize the rollback of Biden-era endangered species regulations, aiming to reduce the regulatory burden on land-intensive businesses and enhance energy independence. This shift may involve reinstating Trump-era rules that limit critical habitat designations and economic considerations in listing decisions. As these changes unfold, businesses could face fewer restrictions related to endangered species, potentially facilitating development, and reducing compliance costs.

January 9, 2025

January 9, 2025 • 4-minute read

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Dunes Sagebrush Lizard Listed as Endangered: What it Means for Permian Producers and Frac Sand Availability

On May 20, 2024, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) issued a final rule listing the dunes sagebrush lizard (“DSL”) as endangered under the Endangered Species Act (“ESA”).

June 20, 2024 • V&E Environmental Update

June 20, 2024 • 8-minute read