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South Korea's president avoids an impeachment attempt over martial lawQatar tribune Agencies Turke has introduced incentives and regulations to achieve a storage target of 80 gigawatt-hours (GWh) by 2030, while the energy sector’s agreements to establish cell and battery factories have exceeded $1 billion (TL 35 billion) this year, according to a head of a local association involved in the battery sector on Monday. Energy storage systems, emerging as new players in installed capacity, and the accompanying battery sector are attracting increasing investments and interest globally. Currently, Turke hosts two cell production facilities and nearly 100 lithium-ion battery production facilities of various scales that are actively operating. Aiming to establish 80 gigawatt-hours of capacity by 2030, the country aspires to become a regional hub for production and investment in battery technologies. In July, the government announced the “HIT-30” investment program, which offers comprehensive support and incentives for special projects in high-priority technology areas and develops tailored solutions to specific needs. Following the program’s announcement, the battery sector experienced significant momentum, with domestic and international companies signing new agreements. Kadem Usta, president of the Association of Battery Manufacturers and Suppliers (PILDER), evaluated the recent developments in the battery sector over the year in an interview with Anadolu Agency (AA). Usta stated that 2024 witnessed critical advancements, both in the global and Turkish battery sectors. “Globally, steps to integrate renewable energy sources and recycling have come to the forefront, while in Turke, HIT-30 incentives and investment projects have been the main drivers supporting the sector,” Usta said. “Within the scope of the HIT-30 incentives, significant support for battery production and energy storage systems has been announced. These incentives have accelerated investments in the sector,” he added. Moreover, he highlighted that six agreements signed this year between domestic and foreign firms would establish new factories with cell and battery production capacities of up to 5 gigawatt-hours in cities such as Ankara, Kocaeli, Istanbul and Izmir. “The agreements signed this year have exceeded $1 billion in value. With six new investments nationwide, the total number of battery production facilities will increase to 11,” he said. Pointing out that the legal infrastructure for the operation of battery and energy storage power plants has not yet fully taken shape, Usta noted that a draft regulation has been published, but the first approvals are expected in 2025. Copy 24/12/2024 10

The U.S. Senate unanimously approved the Veterans Expedited TSA Screening (VETS) Safe Travel Act Thursday after the legislation previously cleared the House without opposition — sending the measure to Democratic President Joe Biden for his signature. U.S. Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., and U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill. — co-sponsors of the plan — said following the vote they're grateful both chambers of Congress got behind the proposal, which they've been working to advance to final passage since 2019. "Airports can be a dreaded experience for veterans with service-connected disabilities because of the invasive screenings they may endure at security checkpoints. Once it becomes law, this bill will provide dignified travel to thousands of wounded warriors by ensuring PreCheck benefits are easily available to them," said Young, who graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1995 and served six years in the Marines. The VETS Safe Travel Act will permit the estimated 70,000 amputee veterans, 100,000 paralyzed veterans and 130,000 blind veterans to enroll for free in the Transportation Security Administration's PreCheck program. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts PreCheck passengers typically are not required to remove their shoes, laptop computers, liquids, belts or light jackets at airport security checkpoints, and generally can bypass security lines at most airports. Enrollment requires a background check, fingerprinting and an $85 fee for a five-year membership. It's already offered free to active duty military, reserve and National Guard members. Duckworth, who lost both of her legs in 2004 when Iraqi insurgents shot down the U.S. Army helicopter she was co-piloting, said the legislation will benefit many veterans with service-connected disabilities. "Millions of veterans have sacrificed a great deal in service to our nation and returned home with service-connected disabilities. For those of us who rely on prosthetics and wheelchairs for mobility, air travel and passing through airport security can be a challenge," Duckworth said. "I'm proud the Senate passed our bipartisan bill to make TSA PreCheck available at no cost to these veterans and make flying and passing through airports easier and less intrusive. I hope President Biden swiftly signs it into law."Game-changing holiday gifts for building fires, printing photos, watching birds and more

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An Oklahoma man who pleaded guilty to the 2003 shooting deaths of a Texas couple in southeastern Oklahoma is among those whose federal death sentences were commuted to life without parole on Monday by President Joe Biden. Biden, who stopped federal executions during his term, said he commuted the 37 death sentences because he expects President-elect Donald Trump to resume them once he is sworn in next month. Biden allowed three death sentences to remain in place. Federal officials said Edward Leon Fields Jr. confessed to killing Charles and Shirley Chick in the remote Winding Stair Campground of the Ouachita National Forest. He was sentenced to death at the recommendation of a federal jury in Muskogee in 2005. People are also reading... Muskogee board rejects Matt Hennesy's return as Roughers' head football coach The 12 best new restaurants of 2024 Berry Tramel: Barry Switzer's 1980s players salute their lion-in-winter coach. Read their letter Mike Gundy appears headed for complete turnover among coaching staff Daughter of country music star Wynonna Judd pleads guilty to drug, theft charges Where to eat on Christmas Day Berry Tramel: Another OU-Navy game and another historically inept Sooner offense Four northeastern Oklahoma educators' teaching certificates suspended Loren Montgomery: An inside look at Bixby's record-setting football coach OU releases depth chart for Armed Forces Bowl vs. Navy; Here are notable changes Tulsa school board votes to proceed with Jennettie Marshall, E’Lena Ashley lawsuit Muskogee board set to vote on Wagoner's Dale Condict as head football coach Bible, Christianity feature heavily in proposed social studies standards for students Gov. Kevin Stitt orders state agencies to end most remote work Sink your teeth into 20 of Tulsa's best sandwiches Fields, a former prison guard living in his pickup at the time of the murders, later tried unsuccessfully to have the sentence overturned, claiming mental impairment and improper jury instructions. No firm motive for the murders was ever established. According to court documents and testimony, Fields spotted the Chicks at a scenic overlook on the Talimena, then followed them to their campsite. After putting on camouflage gear, Fields observed the couple for about 20 minutes until Charles Fields told his wife he was going to their tent. Fields shot Charles Chick in the face, then shot Shirley Chick in the foot when she tried to run for cover. Fields advanced on Shirley Chick, shot her twice in the head, and shot Charles Chick again in the head. Authorities said they believed Fields left the scene, but came back several hours later and took several items, including cash and a credit card. Fields used the credit card several times and the other items were found in his possession. The Tulsa World is where your story lives.

Finding the perfect gift can be daunting. The only way to truly ensure you get it right would be to ask the recipient what they want, but that wouldn’t be much fun for either of you. Luckily, there’s another tactic to help you earn a “gift whisperer” reputation: seeking out unique, practical, game-changing gifts that will truly surprise and delight. But that’s about as easy as it sounds, which is to say it’s not easy at all. So, we’ve done the legwork for you. Start making your list with this compilation of some of the most innovative, functional and fun gifts of 2024. There’s something for every budget. This image provided by FinaMill shows the FinaMill Ultimate Spice Grinder Set. The new FinaMill Ultimate Spice Grinder set elevates the pedestrian pepper and spice mill in both function and style. A pepper grinder, really? Bear with me: The new FinaMill Ultimate Spice Grinder set elevates the pedestrian pepper and spice mill in both function and style. Available in three colors (Sangria Red, Midnight Black and Soft Cream), the rechargeable-battery unit grinds with a light touch rather than hand-tiring twists. That’s easier for everyone and especially helpful for those experiencing hand or wrist issues such as arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome or tendinitis. And it’s fun to use. The set includes a stackable storage tray and four pods that can be easily swapped as needed: The GT microplane grater for hard spices, nuts and chocolate; the MAX for large spices and dried herbs; the ProPlus for smaller and oily spices; and the Pepper Pod for, well, pepper. $110. This image provided by Pull Start Fire shows the matchless fire igniter in use. Made of 89% recycled materials, the food-safe, eco-friendly, 3-by-2-by-1-inch fire starters will light a fire quickly without matches, lighters or kindling. To build a fire Campers and backyard firepit lovers who have experienced the heartbreak of wet wood will appreciate having a three-pack of Pull Start Fire on hand. Made of 89% recycled materials, including sanding dust, wax and flint, the food-safe, eco-friendly, 3-by-2-by-1-inch fire starters will light a fire quickly without matches, lighters or kindling. Just loop the attached green string around a log, incorporate it into a wood stack, and pull the attached red string to ignite. Each windproof, rainproof block burns for 30 minutes. $29.99. This image provided by Souper Cubes shows No Mess Utensils held upright on pot edges. The No Mess Utensil lives up to its name. The utensils, a serving spoon and a ladle, have innovative, S-shaped handles designed to rest on the edge of a pot. The place for a ladle is on the pot The No Mess Utensil Set from Souper Cubes , a company known for its portioned, silicone freezer trays, lives up to its name. The utensils — a serving spoon and a ladle — have innovative, S-shaped handles designed to rest on the edge of a pot, keeping them upright so they won’t slip in. The design also eliminates the need for a spoon rest or, worse, placing dirty utensils on the kitchen counter or stovetop between stirs. A silicone coating in a choice of Aqua, Charcoal, Cranberry or Blueberry keeps handles cool to the touch. $24.99. This image provided by FeatherSnap shows a female cardinal bird perched on a FeatherSnap Wi-Fi Solar Powered Camera Smart Bird Feeder. Equipped with an HD camera, the dual-chamber feeder enables up-close livestreaming of avian visitors, as well as species-logging via the free mobile app. Up your birdwatching with this feeder The FeatherSnap Wi-Fi smart bird feeder could turn anyone into an avid birdwatcher. Equipped with an HD camera, the dual-chamber feeder enables up-close livestreaming of avian visitors, as well as species-logging via the free mobile app. An optional premium subscription ($59.99 annually or $6.99 monthly) includes unlimited photo and video storage, AI identification with species-specific details, and the opportunity to earn badges for logging new visitors. Turn on notifications to get alerts sent to your phone whenever there’s activity at the feeder. $179.99. This image provided by FUJIFILM North America Corporation and FUJIFILM Corporation Tokyo shows a smartphone printer. Fujifilm Instax's Mini Link 3 smartphone printer offers a touch of nostalgia without sacrificing technology. Just load the printer with film and connect it to your Android or iOS device via Bluetooth to print wallet-size photos. Printing old-fashioned photos via Bluetooth Fujifilm's Instax Mini Link 3 smartphone printer offers a touch of nostalgia without sacrificing technology. Just load the 4.9-by-3.5-by-1.3-inch printer with Instax Mini instant film and connect it to your Android or iOS device via Bluetooth to print wallet-size photos. If you want to get fancy, you can adjust brightness, contrast and saturation, or apply filters, including 3D augmented-reality effects, via the free Instax Mini Link app. It can also make collages of up to six images, or animate photos to share on social media. Available in Rose Pink, Clay White and Sage Green. $99.95. This image provided by easyplant shows a Marxii Calathea plant in a small, beige, self-watering pot. The appropriately named easyplant is one of the best gifts you can give your houseplant-loving friends, regardless of their experience level. Houseplants don't get much easier than this The appropriately named easyplant is one of the best gifts you can give your houseplant-loving friends, regardless of their experience level. Select a pot color, size and plant (or get recommendations based on sunlight requirements, pet friendliness and other attributes) and fill the self-watering container’s built-in reservoir roughly once a month. Moisture will permeate the soil from the bottom as needed, eliminating the often-fatal consequences of over- or under-watering. It’s also a literal lifesaver come vacation time. $49-$259. This image provided by Nama shows the M1 plant-based milk maker. If you've got a no-dairy friend on your list, a plant-based milk maker could save them money while allowing them to avoid unnecessary ingredients like sugar, stabilizers, thickeners and preservatives. Making your own (plant-based) milk If you’ve got a no-dairy friend on your list, a plant-based milk maker could save them money while allowing them to avoid sugar, stabilizers, thickeners and preservatives. The Nama M1 appliance both blends and strains ingredients, converting nuts, seeds, grains or oats into velvety-smooth milk in just one minute, with zero grit. And for zero waste, the pasty leftover pulp can be used in other recipes for added nutrients. The device also makes infused oils, flavored waters and soups. And, importantly, cleanup is easy. Available in white and black. $400. This image provided by QelviQ shows a wine bottle chiller. For friends who prefer stronger beverages, the QelviQ personal sommelier uses "smart" technology to ensure wine is served at its ideal temperature. The perfect temperature for 350,000-plus wines For friends who prefer stronger beverages, the QelviQ personal sommelier uses “smart” technology to ensure wine is served at its ideal temperature. Unlike traditional wine refrigerators, this device doesn’t take up any floor space. It also doesn’t chill wine to just one or two temperatures based on its color. Instead — paired with the free QelviQ app — the tabletop chiller relies on a database of more than 350,000 wines to bring a bottle to its specific recommended serving temperature in as little as 20 minutes. It also suggests food-wine and wine-food pairings. Plus, the appliance serves as a great icebreaker to inspire dinnertime conversation. Available in Exciting Red, Dashing Black and Dreamy White. $495. Casting light on the grill after dark This image provided by Uncommon Goods shows a 2-piece LED Grilling Tool Set. Uncommon Good's 2-piece LED Grilling Tool Set puts illumination into the handles of its stainless-steel spatula and tongs. Grilling food after dark — and ascertaining its doneness — can prove challenging without outdoor lighting, and it’s nearly impossible to cook while holding a flashlight. But as is often the case, the simplest of solutions can make the biggest of impacts: Uncommon Good’s 2-piece LED Grilling Tool Set puts illumination into the handles of its stainless-steel spatula and tongs. After use, the lights can be removed and the utensils run through the dishwasher. $40. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Make your house a home

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The NBA fined Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards $75,000 on Monday for criticizing the referees of Saturday's game between Minnesota and the visiting Golden State Warriors . In a news release, the league said Edwards used "inappropriate and profane language" during a postgame media session after the Timberwolves' 113-103 loss. It marks the second time in two weeks that Edwards' postgame comments have cost him cash. The 23-year-old was fined $25,000 on Dec. 9 for using profane language during an interview after Minnesota won at Golden State 107-90 three days earlier. A two-time All-Star, Edwards leads the Timberwolves (14-13) with 25.6 points per game this season to go with 5.4 rebounds and four assists per contest.Progressive Democrats are criticizing President Joe Biden 's decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, instead of those they say are suffering from mass incarceration after months of pleas to the president before he leaves office. On Sunday, the president announced he signed a pardon for the first son, who was convicted of tax and gun felonies this year. This was a sharp reversal of the president's previous position that he would not do so, with his decision receiving admonishments from Democrats and outrage from Republicans. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), a vocal critic of the president over the Israel-Hamas war, shared a post on X that called on him to pardon tens of thousands of people in federal prison for drug offenses. "This," Tlaib said , with the post asking, "When are their pardons coming?" Rep. Summer Lee (D-PA), who joined over 60 Democratic lawmakers calling on the president to grant blanket clemency to thousands incarcerated in federal prison in late November, said Tuesday that she agreed Hunter Biden faced "harsh sentencing and unfair treatment." "But so do thousands of others, disproportionately black folks," Lee said . Led by Reps. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), Jim Clyburn (D-SC), and Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA), the Democrats sent a letter to the president asking him for pardons for the elderly, chronically ill, those on death row, and others to be completed before Jan. 20, 2025. The president has granted 25 pardons and 132 commutations out of the thousands of applications the administration has received since 2021. “Now is the time to use your clemency authority to rectify unjust and unnecessary criminal laws passed by Congress and draconian sentences given by judges,” the lawmakers wrote in November. Prior to the president's pardon of his son, Pressley posted that mass incarceration is "a crisis and clemency is part of the solution." However, popular progressives such as Pressley and Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Mark Pocan (D-WI) have not publicly commented on the Hunter Biden pardon, with a Hill aide telling the Washington Examiner that not many progressives are too bothered by the actual pardon itself. "There’s a collective shrug among Hill progressives," the aide said. "Trump did this, Biden’s following the trend.” In his first administration, President-elect Donald Trump granted 144 pardons and 94 commutations. Trump pardoned Charles Kushner, the father of his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and multiple allies convicted in special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation. Some Democrats are in favor of the president's decision, accusing the investigation into Hunter Biden as politically motivated. The president, in his pardon announcement, said his son was “treated differently” and that "raw politics has infected this process, and it led to a miscarriage of justice." One House Democrat told the Washington Examiner, "Personally, I don't like the pardon system, but I understand it's part of the constitution." However, the lawmaker said, "If a president is going to issue a pardon, then this is a good one." "Hunter Biden was a target for political reasons, so being pardoned through a political tool seems appropriate," the House Democrat said. Several other congressional Democrats and state leaders have leaped into the fray to criticize the president. Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT) called the move "understandable" but "unwise." Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) said the president should have used his pardon power elsewhere. "Presidents have the right to pardon who they want, but I fundamentally believe pardons should be used to right the wrongs of the past — not for family members or to hand out political favors," Baldwin said in a statement . Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO), once considered a centrist Democrat whose stances have shifted more liberal with Colorado's electorate over the years, said Tuesday Biden's decision to pardon his son "put personal interest ahead of duty" and "further erodes Americans' faith that the justice system is fair and equal for all." Gov. Jared Polis (D-CO) said, as a father, he understands the president's decision. However, he said in a post to X that he is "disappointed" the president put his family "ahead of the country." CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER "This is a bad precedent that could be abused by later Presidents and will sadly tarnish his reputation," Polis said. "When you become President, your role is Pater familias of the nation. Hunter brought the legal trouble he faced on himself, and one can sympathize with his struggles while also acknowledging that no one is above the law, not a President and not a President’s son." The Washington Examiner reached out to numerous progressive lawmakers for comment.

Credo shares surge after 64% jump in revenue, narrowed quarterly lossIn the environmental space, 2024 has been a memorable year with regulatory efforts and court decisions touching on every aspect of environmental and energy regulation, capped out by a closely divided election. As the year fades into rearview, it is our sense that 2024 will be remembered less for what happened and more for foreshadowing what will come. Looking back to our list of issues to watch as the year unfolded where we flagged environmental, social, and governance (ESG), coal combustion residuals (CCR), per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), an increased focus on plastics, and environmental justice (EJ) as hot button topics for 2024, we note only that the debates have not fundamentally changed in 12 months. However, with a new presidential Administration around the corner, there will be new voices with the opportunity to weigh in and shape these. Below, we ask and answer four questions supporting our belief that 2024 will be remembered as “transitional” not “transformative.” In general, the results of big court battles and government policy changes in 2024 appears likely to be table setting for major changes affecting the substance of environmental and energy law in the coming years. How Did Last Term’s High-Profile US Supreme Court Decisions Like Loper Bright and Corner Post Change the Regulatory Landscape? The 2024 Supreme Court term was filled with several high-profile cases, including the Loper Bright v. Raimondo and Corner Post v. Board of Governors, affecting administrative and environmental law. These decisions built on recent precedent including Biden v. Nebraska, West Virginia v. EPA, and American Hospital Association v. Becerra , stressing judicial primacy in matters of statutory interpretation and highlighting judicial skepticism of agency efforts to broadly construe statutory language to address new concerns. As for the latter of the above — Court decisions highlighting judicial skepticism — the Loper Bright decision is the forerunner, overruling agency deference established by Chevron USA v. NRDC and holding that courts must “exercise their independent judgment” when interpreting federal statutes and may not defer to agency interpretations simply because they determine that a statute is ambiguous. (See our discussion here .) In our view, Loper Bright was far from revolutionary. It does not affect agencies’ ability to interpret their own regulations and purports to not be retroactive. Importantly, it leaves open a review process in which agencies retain the ability to marshal expertise and evidence supporting their legal interpretations, which are still to be given “respect” if no longer “deference.” While the three dissenting justices portrayed Justice John Roberts’ majority as essentially reimagining federal administrative law, the long-term impacts of Loper Bright will take longer to assess as various Chevron- related issues will soon be revisited by courts — something that is only just beginning now. Shortly after Loper Bright came the Court’s decision in Corner Post v. Board of Governors , which relates to when some challenges to federal administrative actions must be filed. (For a detailed discussion, see here .) Corner Post involves a challenge to a Federal Reserve Board cap on debit charge interchange fees. In a six-justice majority, Justice Amy Coney Barrett, authoring the majority opinion, held that the default limitations period for the federal Administrative Procedure Act (APA) challenges runs from when a particular plaintiff is injured by the agency action, even if the injury was years or even decades after the action that is the subject of the challenge. By anyone’s evaluation, Corner Post opens the door for at least certain administrative challenges to be lodged years after the six-year period that the APA provides as a default so long as a plaintiff is newly injured by the determination. A dissent authored by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson notes that “there is effectively no longer any limitations period for lawsuits that challenge agency regulations on their face” and that “well-heeled litigants [will now] game the system by creating new entities or finding new plaintiffs whenever they blow past the statutory deadline.” The dissent predicts that the majority’s decision, coupled with the Loper Bright decision, will “wreak havoc on Government agencies, businesses, and society at large” and lead to a “tsunami of lawsuits” challenging agency regulations. But at the time of our writing, it is too soon to establish what areas will be caught in the coming “tsunami.” We will have to wait and see. What Happened to ESG and Climate? At some point in 2023, ESG went from being a popular new kid on the regulatory block to oftentimes a social pariah. As 2024 evolved: Various cases challenging the extent to which ESG-related factors can guide investment decisions were filed . Challenges to Securities and Exchange Commission ESG rules proceeded . US Congress investigated whether ESG-related coalitions violated antitrust laws . The world in fact shifted back to discussing “sustainability” in place of ESG . While the ESG debate played out, climate concerns remained a hot issue. Climate-related cases like Juliana v. United States remain pending in US courts while the build-out of ESG-related reporting mechanisms continued in jurisdictions, including the European Union and California, even if litigation challenging some ESG-related programming exists. Meanwhile, tort-focused litigation filed by state and local governments against fossil fuel producers continues in state courts with the Supreme Court yet to meaningfully weigh in. All these issues pre-date 2024 and — while changes in the space appear on the horizon — nothing much has appreciably changed yet. Going into next year, while there are likely to be changes in the US stance on climate issues resulting from the election, it is our sense that very little has changed related to climate policy this year. What Impact Has 2024 Had on the Coal-Fired Power Industry? On its face, 2024 could be considered a transformative year for coal-fired power regulation. However, when studied a bit deeper, transitional is likely a more appropriate term. As we discussed here , 2024 came with a suite of coal-powered regulations, regulating the air, water, and by-products created as a result of the coal combustion process. Perhaps most notably, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its Legacy Rule, which amended the existing rules governing the disposal of CCRs in landfills and surface impoundments, 40 C.F.R. Part 257, Subpart D, by regulating two new types of “units”: Legacy CCR Surface Impoundments and CCR management units (CCRMU). Under the new rule, EPA regulates inactive surface impoundments at inactive facilities — Legacy CCR Surface Impoundments — and coal ash disposed in areas outside of regulated units, including certain previously closed surface impoundments and landfills — CCRMUs. This Rule became effective on November 8 and includes a host of regulations with compliance deadlines quickly approaching. The dates range from 15 months to establish a website and complete Part 1 of the facility evaluation report, 27 months to complete Part 2 of the facility evaluation report, and 42 months to install a groundwater monitoring system for CCRMUs and three months to complete an initial inspection; 14 months to complete an initial annual fugitive dust report; 15 months to compile a history of construction; and 18 months to complete initial assessments, prepare an emergency action plan, and complete an initial inflow design flood control system plan for Legacy CCR Surface Impoundments. The Legacy Rule is comprehensive and governs ash deposits that were not and generally are not governed at the federal or state level, subjecting coal-fired power plant owners and operators to at least another decade of compliance at facilities already regulated by EPA’s 2015 rules. While this may seem transformative, the Legacy Rule is self-implementing at this time, relying on power producers to comply and publish proof of compliance with all the Rule’s requirements and, if violated, on EPA’s enforcement of the Rule. In addition to its self-implementing nature, the Rule, in several instances, relies on finalizing a federal CCR permit program, originally expected to become final in the last quarter of the year after being proposed in February 2020. ( 85 Fed. Reg. 9940 .) But with 2024 coming to a close, the federal program seems unlikely. The federal CCR permitting program (or, in the alternative, EPA-approved state programs that are as protective as the federal rules) would be EPA’s enforcement tools to ensure that power producers were complying with the comprehensive CCR rules in short order, in addition to other Resource Conservation and Recovery Act enforcement tools. Instead, the Legacy Rule has laid the groundwork for strict regulation of coal-powered facilities but relies on a heavy administrative hand. The new Administration has the power to walk back, reduce, or choose not to enforce the Legacy Rule, leaving us to wonder what is in store for CCR regulations in 2025. Have Court’s Adjudication of Standing Requirements Impacted the Environmental Space? Standing to sue is a major issue in nearly all environmental citizen suits. Because standing is a necessary predicate to filing litigation, the height of the hurdle imposed by standing has a direct effect on many claims. For some time, the most closely watched standing-related case was Environment Texas Citizen Lobby v. ExxonMobil Corporation , which dates back to 2010 when two non-governmental organizations sued Exxon Mobil for operations at a complex in Baytown, Texas, alleging harms on behalf of themselves and their members. The Exxon operations at issue in the case include an oil refinery, a chemical plant, and an olefins plant, all of which are regulated by federal air permits and operate in close proximity to one another. Under permits issued to the various plants, Exxon had a duty to report, in some instances, its noncompliance with the permit conditions. These self-reported permit violations formed part of the basis for the plaintiffs’ claims, which were filed using the Clean Air Act’s citizen suit provisions alleging noncompliance with relevant operating permits. While the history of this case is long and winding since its filing, the Fifth Circuit’s most recent decision stems from Exxon’s challenge to a district court’s decision that the plaintiffs had proved standing for thousands of violations and assessing over $14 million in penalties. In 2022, a split three-judge panel of the Fifth Circuit upheld the district court’s findings. The Fifth Circuit rejected Exxon’s argument that Supreme Court decisions in 2016 ( Spokeo v. Robins ) and 2021 ( TransUnion v. Ramirez )requiring plaintiffs to show some “concrete injury” and not merely “bare procedural violations” required the district court to make a separate finding of concrete injury for each individual violation. Exxon petitioned for en banc review of this decision in 2022, and another split decision resulting in the district court’s verdict again being largely upheld was reached this month. Much of the en banc decision focused on the mechanics of Fifth Circuit decision making in place of further guidance on standing. The decisions in this case, at the district court level and from the Fifth Circuit, exemplify an additional area where precedent may set the stage for sweeping changes to the way environmental citizen suits proceed. As we discussed here , standing is usually one of the primary defenses to claims in the environmental space. While the Fifth Circuit’s decisions seem to, on their face, conflict with the Supreme Court’s decisions in Spokeo and TransUnion , it is not unreasonable to consider whether other courts will follow their lead. As the theme continues, we will have to wait and see.Raiders will start O'Connell at quarterback when they visit the Chiefs