NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP released Episode 2 of the Legal Environmental Insights Podcast, "EPA Finalizes Rule Limiting States' Energy Veto Authority," as part of its "Empire Environmental" mini-series focused on environmental and energy issues impacting the State of New York.

In episode two, Shareholders Zackary D. Knaub and Steven C. Russo explore states' authority to issue, deny or attach conditions to "water quality certification," under the Clean Water Act, and the recent EPA rule aimed at reducing the states' ability to use this authority to block controversial interstate infrastructure projects, such as fossil fuel pipelines.
Episode 2 is available on the Greenberg Traurig website, as well as on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify.

The firm's Legal Environmental Insights podcast launched on the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, April 22, 2020. The podcast's mission is to offer comprehensive summaries and concrete takeaways on the latest developments and trends in environmental law. It is designed to help business leaders, in-house counsel, and entrepreneurs stay current on environmental laws that impact their businesses.

Listen to prior episodes:

• National Environmental Policy Act's (NEPA) Upcoming Changes

About Greenberg Traurig's Environmental Practice
Greenberg Traurig's New York Environmental Practice brings together legal, legislative, and industry professionals to represent clients in permitting matters and associated environmental review, Brownfields, transactions, regulatory enforcement, administrative proceedings, and litigation. They represent clients on large mixed-use and residential development projects, transportation, energy, waste management, sewage treatment and drinking water, and all laws and regulations applicable thereto, including all major federal environmental statues as well as local zoning laws and ordinances. Greenberg Traurig received a first-tier ranking in the "Environmental Law" and "Litigation — Environmental" categories in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers 2019 "Best Law Firms" report.

About Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Greenberg Traurig, LLP (GT) has approximately 2,200 attorneys in 41 locations in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. GT has been recognized for its philanthropic giving, diversity, and innovation, and is consistently among the largest firms in the U.S. on the Law360 400 and among the Top 20 on the Am Law Global 100. Web: http://www.gtlaw.com Twitter: @GT_Law.

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