Helping communities and organizations engage with environmental law
At Laumann Legal, we help advocacy organizations, community groups, and nonprofits engage effectively with environmental law—particularly where clean air and public health are at stake. With deep experience in Clean Air Act matters, stationary source permitting, regional haze, state and federal implementation plans, and related issues, we provide legal tools and strategic insight to support meaningful participation and stronger protections. Learn more about our impact or contact us to see how we can help.
- Clean Air Act stationary source permitting & clean air advocacy
- Rulemaking comments
- Legal training and mentoring for advocates & organizations
- Strategic legal support for nonprofits
Environmental permitting & clean air advocacy
Laumann Legal helps advocacy organizations and community groups participate effectively in environmental permitting processes—especially those involving air quality. With over 30 years of regulatory experience and deep knowledge of the Clean Air Act, we identify flaws in draft permits, propose stronger conditions, and work to ensure public health protections are not overlooked.
Services may include:
- Reviewing proposed stationary source permits for industrial facilities
- Drafting public comments and technical critiques
- Identifying compliance gaps and legal vulnerabilities
- Advising on visibility, emissions, and deposition impacts in national parks and wilderness areas
- Developing comments for public testimony and in-person meetings
Rulemaking & policy comments
We support public participation in environmental rulemaking by translating complex statutes, regulations, and policy into clear, actionable strategies. Whether it’s a change to a state implementation plan (SIP), a federal rule revision, or new state-level environmental regulations, we help organizations craft effective legal and technical comments that shape outcomes which are protective of human health and the environment.
Services may include:
- Reviewing proposed rules for legal or scientific weaknesses
- Drafting and editing formal comment letters
- Coordinating comment strategies across coalition partners
- Advising on timing, jurisdiction, and legal leverage points
- Monitoring agency responses for follow-up actions
Legal training for advocates & organizations
Empowering others is central to our mission. Laumann Legal offers custom legal training for nonprofit staff, community organizers, and individuals working on Clean Air Act legal matters, environmental justice advocacy, and efforts to improve air quality for the public and the environment. Trainings and mentoring are designed to build internal capacity and confidence around regulatory engagement.
Topics may include:
- Understanding air permitting and the Clean Air Act
- Interpreting and responding to draft permits
- Using public records and FOIA strategically
- Leveraging rulemaking and engagement for environmental justice
- Navigating best practices for working with state and federal agencies
Trainings can be delivered in person, online, or through collaborative workshops.
Strategic legal support for nonprofits
We partner with nonprofits and coalitions to provide legal insight that strengthens advocacy campaigns and long-term strategies. From shaping policy approaches to offering ongoing consultation, Laumann Legal works behind the scenes to amplify your impact and ensure your work is grounded in strong legal footing.
Support may include:
- Providing ongoing consultation on air quality, administrative, and environmental law
- Advising on litigation risk or regulatory opportunities
- Drafting administrative petitions or supporting judicial legal filings
- Supporting coalition coordination and strategy
- Acting as a trusted advisor during campaigns or comment periods
Environmental law can seem technical and overwhelming. I see my role as translating it into clear, actionable steps that empower advocates and communities.
Sara Laumann
