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House Passes “Sue and Settle” Bill

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Trey Barrineau

Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that locks in reforms to so-called “sue and settle” procedures for government regulations, which are often used to bypass the normal regulatory process. The bill was strongly supported by the … Continue reading →

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EPA to Abandon “Sue and Settle” Practices

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Trey Barrineau

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt issued a directive on Tuesday that will end “sue and settle” practices, which the agency says will provide “an unprecedented level of public participation and transparency in EPA consent decrees and settlement agreements.” … Continue reading →