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Comments to the SEC on Economic Analysis for Its Proposed Rule on Climate-Related Disclosures

In response to the Securities and Exchange Commission's proposed rule on climate-related disclosures, this letter commends the SEC for conducting an economic analysis that is consistent with relevant case law, and suggests some revisions that would provide additional context and support for the final analysis.

Stephanie JonesJune 17, 2022

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Comments to the SEC on Regulatory Precedents for Its Proposed Rule on Climate-Related Disclosures

In her dissent from the Securities and Exchange Commission's proposed rule on climate-related disclosures, Commissioner Peirce describes the SEC as “discover in a long-extant statute an unheralded power to regulate ‘a significant portion of the American economy’” and impermissibly transforming its regulatory role into that of a “Securities and Environment…

Stephanie JonesJune 17, 2022

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Announcing the Electric Resilience Toolkit

This blog introduces the Electric Resilience Toolkit, a platform designed to provide engagement-focused information for use directly in regulatory proceedings to support well-designed climate resilience planning by electric utilities. The toolkit is available at: https://www.icrrl.org/electric-resilience-toolkit/

Stephanie JonesJune 16, 2022

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ICRRL Annual Report 2022

This annual report summarizes ICRRL's work in the first year following its launch on June 14, 2021.

Jeffrey FralickJune 13, 2022

Financial Disclosure Financial Regulation Journal Article

Mandating Disclosure of Climate-Related Financial Risk

This article argues that the SEC should strengthen mandatory climate risk disclosure rules. A previous version was released as a report in February 2021.

Stephanie JonesJune 7, 2022

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Comments to the FDIC on Principles for Climate-Related Financial Risk Management for Large Financial Institutions

These comments to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) support the FDIC's draft principles on banks' management of climate-related financial risks, and offer recommendations for the FDIC as it continues building on these principles with more detailed guidance. The comments recommend that the FDIC consider: (1) providing more detail on…

Stephanie JonesJune 3, 2022

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Electricity Operators Must Wake Up to Climate Change — or Brace for Summer Outages

This opinion piece explains that with above-average temperatures forecast for much of the U.S. in coming months, electric system operators are facing the prospect of high electricity demand and reduced supply, which will make it difficult to keep the lights on. It argues that it is well past time for…

Stephanie JonesMay 19, 2022

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Testimony of Stephanie Jones on OSHA Initiatives to Protect Workers From Heat-Related Hazards

This testimony from an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) stakeholder meeting supports OSHA’s efforts to develop strong heat protections for workers, including rulemaking to establish a heat standard as well as complementary research, education, and enforcement initiatives. It recommends that OSHA incorporate thorough and reliable information on climate impacts…

Stephanie JonesMay 3, 2022

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Comments to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Climate Impact Analysis in Natural Gas Project Reviews

These comments recommend that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) supplement its draft policy statement on natural gas project reviews with additional guidance on the evaluation of climate impacts on projects under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Holistic, specific, and actionable climate impact analysis is necessary to meet NEPA’s…

Stephanie JonesApril 25, 2022

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Ensuring Robust Consideration of Climate Change Under NEPA

This policy brief outlines six regulatory revisions for the Council on Environmental Quality to prioritize in its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) rulemaking to improve consideration of climate change during environmental review. Each of the suggestions is consistent with the purpose, structure, and text of NEPA and will better ensure…

Stephanie JonesApril 22, 2022

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