SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO / WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 25, 2025 – MZLS, a law firm providing legal counsel in Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., is pleased to announce that its analysis on the recent rescission of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Implementing Regulations by the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) was featured in a press release published on Construction Dive.
The regulatory change, effective April 11, initiates a transition that will significantly impact the federal environmental regulatory landscape for energy, infrastructure, and development projects.
Anthony Maceira Zayas, founder of MZLS, and Alexaida Collet, an attorney in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office specializing in construction law, environmental permitting, and federal regulatory compliance, offered their perspectives on this critical development.
They examined how the removal of CEQ's longstanding framework will shift the environmental review process, potentially leading to a fragmented regulatory environment as individual federal agencies develop their own procedures over the next year. While the Administration aims to streamline federal permitting, the lack of a central "master blueprint" could introduce complexities for developers managing multi-agency projects.
The attorneys highlighted the potential for addressing inefficiencies but also cautioned that companies with cross-jurisdictional projects may face inconsistent standards for environmental assessments during this transition. They emphasized that this represents a reallocation of authority, not simple deregulation, and underscores the need for careful planning during this period of regulatory uncertainty.
For a detailed look at the potential impacts of the NEPA regulatory shift, read the press release featuring insights from MZLS attorneys on Construction Dive:
Maceira Zayas Law Services Examines Emerging NEPA Regulatory Shift on Construction Dive
Established in 2019, MZLS LLC is a full-service law firm with offices in San Juan, Puerto Rico (main office) and Washington D.C., a strategic position that strengthens its ability to handle federal matters impacting Puerto Rico. The firm offers comprehensive legal counsel for doing business in Puerto Rico, serving a diverse clientele ranging from Fortune 100 companies to small and medium-sized businesses. MZLS has a recognized practice in commercial and corporate law, in addition to a solid public law practice, construction law, environmental permitting, and federal regulatory compliance.
