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Texas Large Load Interconnection Update: ERCOT Batch Zero Pause And Verification Process
Texas regulators have paused the ERCOT Batch Zero interconnection process for data centers following Governor Abbott's directive requiring comprehensive verification of all large load projects. The verification encompasses two distinct workstreams affecting projects based on size and type, with implications for energization timelines and regulatory compliance. Projects with near-term energization dates face particular uncertainty as ERCOT implements new audit requirements that could take several months to c
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BIS Imposes Critical Minerals Export Restrictions On Black Mass And Tungsten Waste And Scrap
The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) recently published a temporary final rule and request for public comments that effectively prohibits the export of black mass and tungsten waste and scrap without prior BIS authorization. The rule takes effect August 27, 2026, and expires one year later, although BIS may extend the effective time period beyond this date.
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Trump Administration Opens New Multi-Agency Federal Investment Application
The Department of Energy has launched a groundbreaking Common Investment Initial Screening Application that consolidates access to over half a trillion dollars in federal funding across multiple agencies. Companies with domestic or international projects in energy infrastructure, critical minerals, materials, and mining can now submit a single application to be considered for equity investments, loans, loan guarantees, grants, and other federal support from DOE, DFC, ExIm, and OSC.
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Recent Executive Actions Affecting Critical Minerals And Materials
The Trump Administration has issued four executive actions aimed at securing critical minerals and materials for American national and economic security through tariff relief, onshoring incentives, and export controls. These measures target aluminum and polysilicon production, restrict defense contractors' sourcing from non-allied nations, and empower the Commerce Secretary to limit exports of critical materials in manufacturing residues and discarded electronics.
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Fast-Tracked But Not Frictionless: The Expanding Litigation Front Against The Data Center Boom
The rapid expansion of data centers to meet AI computing demands has triggered a wave of litigation across environmental, land-use, and regulatory fronts. As the Trump Administration pushes to fast-track data center development, local communities and advocacy groups are mounting legal challenges that raise novel questions about federal environmental statutes, state permitting processes, and the balance between infrastructure buildout and public engagement.
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Arnold & Porter
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Texas Large Load Interconnection Update: ERCOT Batch Zero Pause And Verification Process
Texas regulators have paused the ERCOT Batch Zero interconnection process for data centers following Governor Abbott's directive requiring comprehensive verification of all large load projects. The verification encompasses two distinct workstreams affecting projects based on size and type, with implications for energization timelines and regulatory compliance. Projects with near-term energization dates face particular uncertainty as ERCOT implements new audit requirements that could take several months to c
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Baker Botts LLP
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FERC Approves Settlement Penalizing Crypto Mining Company For Violating NYISO Interconnection Rules
FERC has approved a settlement penalizing cryptocurrency mining company Digi Power X Inc. for violating NYISO tariff interconnection rules by connecting its mining operations to a co-generation facility without proper authorization. The case highlights FERC's increasing enforcement focus on ensuring large load customers, particularly crypto miners and data centers, strictly comply with grid reliability requirements and market rules.
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“Pesticides Under FIFRA: What’s Happening Now And What’s Next,” September 22, 2026, 11:00 A.m. – 12:15 P.m. (EDT), Via Webinar
Bergeson & Campbell presents a comprehensive webinar examining critical developments in U.S. pesticide regulation under FIFRA, including EPA's decision backlog, PRIA reauthorization, PFAS reporting requirements, and heightened enforcement of chemical imports. The session explores how political changes, including midterm elections and Make America Healthy Again initiatives, will shape the regulatory landscape for pesticide and biocide market access.
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EPA Releases Draft Exposure Assessments For Trans‑1,2‑Dichloroethylene And 1,2‑Dichloropropane
The EPA has released draft exposure assessments for trans-1,2-dichloroethylene and 1,2-dichloropropane, two widely used industrial solvents that may be present in consumer products and can travel through air and water. These technical support documents explain how the agency estimates potential exposure to these chemicals in workplaces, homes, and nearby communities, marking a significant step in EPA's review process under the Toxic Substances Control Act. The release comes amid concerns about the compresse
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