Energy Law and Electricity Regulation

Bergeson & Campbell's latest regulatory update covers critical developments in chemical safety, environmental law, and product compliance. From EPA's proposed extensions for TSCA compliance dates to New Mexico's groundbreaking PFAS labeling requirements taking effect in 2027, this comprehensive briefing examines how evolving regulations impact manufacturers, legal practitioners, and industry stakeholders navigating the complex landscape of chemical management and environmental protection.

In Cavalier v. Apple, Inc., a group of California consumers launched a nationwide class action accusing Apple of fraud, negligence, and other state consumer law claims arising from its sale of Apple Watch Sport Bands.

What Happened: On April 2, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 6) pursuant to its authority under the Safe Drinking Water Act...

March 15, 2026 marked the start of a new five-year cycle for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Nationwide Permits (NWPs). Pursuant to a final rule published on January 8, 2026, the Corps has reissued and modified 56 existing NWPs and created one new NWP.

On April 8, 2026, Judge Richard M. Platkin of the New York State Supreme Court, Albany County, entirely annulled the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s revised Part 664 freshwater wetlands regulations for noncompliance with the State Environmental Quality Review Act.

Nevada has a long-standing history rooted in mining. What is new, and legally consequential, is the ever-increasing role Nevada now plays in the nation's broader critical minerals supply chain.

Several proposed bills targeting data centers have been proposed in the 2026 session of the Oklahoma State Legislature. Most of these bills failed to make it out of committee; however, one bill – HB 2992 –passed the State House of Representatives on March 23, 2026 by a vote of 92-2, indicating a broad level of bipartisan support at least in the House. The bill is currently under consideration by the State Senate.

On March 12, 2026, the Public Utility Commission of Texas voted to publish draft rule 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §25.194, which will implement Texas SB 6’s requirement that the Commission create interconnection standards for new loads of 75 MW or greater.

The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE) on March 12, 2026, issued the Speed to Power Through Accelerated Reconductoring and other Key Advanced Transmission Technology Upgrades (SPARK)...

While this Edition 43 of P2N0 does not go into detail on the Iran War and its implications. On a daily basis there has been (and continues to be) considerable coverage of the implications of the Iran War, and given the changeability of events, we are not best placed to cover.

The Fiscal Year 2027 President’s Budget (“FY27 PB”) for the US Department of Energy (DOE) is only the initial step in a process that will continue through congressional deliberations and appropriations...

Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted global markets and sent energy prices soaring. Control of this strategic waterway...