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Environmental & Energy

Oct. 6, 2020

Governor Newsom issues order seeking to end new fracking permits

On Sept. 23, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order asking the California Legislature to end the issuance of new hydraulic fracturing permits by 2024. Newsom touted the move as “symbolic” and “a bold and big step.”

Jeffrey Dintzer

Partner
Alston & Bird LLP

333 S Hope St Ste 1600
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Email: jeffrey.dintzer@alston.com

Boston University SOL; Boston MA

During over 30 years representing clients in complex environmental, toxic tort, and land use litigation, class actions, and administrative proceedings, he has been involved in precedent-setting cases affecting the way industries such as oil & gas do business in California.

Gregory S. Berlin

Associate
Alston & Bird LLP

Phone: (213) 576-1045

Email: greg.berlin@alston.com

On Sept. 23, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order asking the California Legislature to end the issuance of new hydraulic fracturing permits by 2024. Newsom touted the move as "symbolic" and "a bold and big step." The proposed phase-out of hydraulic fracturing is certain to be met with legal challenges.

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