Environmental Priorities of the Obama Administration

Early in his presidency, Barack H. Obama has already begun to define his environmental policy. In recent weeks, Mr. Obama’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has already overturned or announced reconsideration of several major Bush EPA actions and policies. Mr. Obama also has indicated that the United States will take a lead role in addressing global climate change, developing renewable energy technologies, and creating millions of new “green” jobs.

During this Web conference, Foley’s Environmental Regulation attorneys discussion and analysis focused on the Environmental Priorities of the Obama Administration. Our speakers discussed the most significant actions and policy shifts expected from the Obama EPA and the likely effects on your business.

Topics included:

• Key environmental appointments
  
• Major policy reversals and reconsiderations
  
• Stimulus funding of environmental projects