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Decarbonizing the Defense Department Even without legislation and new funding, on January 20, 2021, the Biden administration can utilize the federal government’s huge purchasing power to begin transitioning away from fossil fuels. Federal buildings can be made more energy efficient and can switch from fossil fuels to renewable energy. The government should convert its motor vehicle fleet from the internal combustion engines to electric vehicles. New legislation would help, but many of these goals could be achieved with existing authorities and reallocation of current resources. Over the pas...

In a recent Federal Register notice published December 11, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education announced a series of continuing waivers and modifications of statutory and regulatory provisions related to the COVID-19 interruption. These modifications largely continue certain additional flexibilities available to recognized accrediting agencies and to Title IV-participating institutions. Except where specified, these regulatory waivers are available for the duration of the COVID-19 national emergency declaration and for 180 days following the date on which that declaration is rescinded. (T...

Tuesday, December 22, 2020 In a recent  Federal Register notice published December 11, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education announced a series of continuing waivers and modifications of statutory and regulatory provisions related to the COVID-19 interruption. These modifications largely continue certain additional flexibilities available to recognized accrediting agencies and to Title IV-participating institutions. Except where specified, these regulatory waivers are available for the duration of the COVID-19 national emergency declaration and for 180 days following the date on ...