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Environmental and energy laws intersect routinely with businesses, in many different niches and industries. From companies developing solar energy systems to a small business selling all-natural, organic foods, these industries collide with legislation and court precedents, and companies must be aware of the regulations impacting their businesses. Visitors to the National Law Review will come across industry news, agency news, and local legislation as well as litigation as it relates to the areas of energy and environmental law.

EPA and other Governmental Environmental Agencies and Legislation

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), the Clean Air and Water Acts, Brownfield Remediation and Redevelopment, and Toxic Substances and Control Act (TSCA), are agencies that the National Law Review covers.  Additionally, the implications of the Endangered Species Act and implications of the changes to this long-standing legislation are analyzed by the legal experts at the National Law Review.

Alternative Energy Production

Additionally, biobased energy production and alternative energy production, including regulations, tax credits, and upcoming legislation are also extensively covered by the National Law Review.  Industry developments, legal developments in the energy sector, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), and renewable energy reform and legislation, are among the topics visitors can read about online. Developments in coal, geothermal, solar, wind, hydroelectric, and natural gas both in the US and internationally are also updated on the website.

Environmental Litigation in Federal and State Courts

Many environmental issues and regulations find their way to the courtroom, as different agencies and environmental groups fight for their various interests.  Litigation covering the Clean Water Act and how it is enforced, as well as litigation on CERCLA and Superfund site clean-up costs and environmental litigation brought by the Army Corps of Engineers.

Climate Change and the Environment

Climate change has been a major factor in environmental legal issues, as the impacts of climate change are felt and there is increasing public pressure for companies and governments to pay attention to its devastating effects. The National Law Review provides coverage of corporate responses to climate changecreative litigation for the benefit of children, and the responses to climate change and coverage of world agreements, like the Paris Agreement,  and President Trump’s controversial withdrawal from the Paris Agreement.

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Recent Energy, EPA, Climate & Environmental Law News

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Aug
3
2015
Fact Sheet: President Obama to Announce Historic Carbon Pollution Standards for Power Plants U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Nov
23
2011
We Can’t Wait: Obama Administration Proposes Historic Fuel Economy Standards U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
31
2022
EPA and Army Finalize Rule Establishing Definition of WOTUS and Restoring Fundamental Water Protections U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jan
30
2012
Oregon Potato Company pays EPA penalty for failing to report ammonia release U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jan
16
2023
EPA Announces Appointments to Local Government Advisory Committee U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jun
3
2012
EPA Draft Ammonia Assessment Available for Public Comment U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jul
29
2012
Illinois Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Clean Air Act Violations Involving Asbestos U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Mar
27
2016
U.S. EPA Releases Monitoring Plan to Evaluate Conditions in the Animas and San Juan Rivers U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Oct
31
2012
EPA Approves Temporary Fuel Waivers to Assist States Impacted by Hurricane Sandy U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
May
15
2016
EPA Releases First-Ever Standards to Cut Methane Emissions from the Oil and Gas Sector U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Aug
18
2016
Harley-Davidson to Stop Sales of Illegal Devices from Company’s Motorcycles that Increased Air Pollution U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
May
12
2013
Federal Agencies Expand Urban Waterway Revitalization Efforts in Communities Across the Nation U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Oct
15
2016
Historic Kigali Agreement: Statement from EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Nov
27
2016
USDA, EPA Announce U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
5
2021
EPA Awards Inter Tribal Council of Arizona $1,581,000 to Protect Children from Lead in Drinking Water U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jan
22
2017
EPA and FDA Issue Final Fish Consumption Advice U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Aug
17
2014
EPA Announces $11 Million in Supplemental Funds to Clean up and Redevelop Contaminated Brownfields Sites Across the Country U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Aug
28
2022
EPA Issues Fuel Waiver for Four States Impacted by BP Refinery Shutdown U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jan
10
2015
EPA Proposes Rule to Protect Consumers from Harmful Chemicals Found in Homes and Schools U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
17
2022
Biden-Harris Administration and EPA Announce Delivery of Historic Water Infrastructure Funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Maine U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
23
2022
Biden-Harris Administration and EPA Announce Delivery of Historic Water Infrastructure BIL Funding to D.C. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jan
19
2015
EPA Urges Home Radon Testing: Protect Your Family from Lung Cancer Caused by Exposure in Your Home U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Oct
7
2022
EPA Proposes Endangerment Finding for Lead Emissions from Aircraft Engines that Operate on Leaded Fuel U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Apr
13
2015
EPA Releases New Website Enabling the Public to Track Compliance Status of Public Water Systems U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Mar
10
2012
EPA Issues 2011 Fuel Economy Trends Report/Fuel economy edges to record high as carbon pollution levels drop to new low U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Apr
26
2012
Hess Corporation to Install $45 Million In Pollution Controls and Pay $850,000 Penalty to Resolve Clean Air Act Violations at New Jersey Refinery U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jul
4
2012
EPA Greenhouse Gas Permitting Requirements Maintain Focus on Largest Emitters/Steps to streamline process will ease burden on state and local permitting authorities U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jul
18
2012
US and Tennessee Announce Clean Water Act Agreement With the City Of Chattanooga U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
 

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