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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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Mar
29
2014
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Grants Available to Improve the Environment and Public Health in New England Communities U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jun
30
2014
EPA Proposes Approval of New Climate-Friendly Refrigerants U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
May
28
2022
EPA Issues Waiver for 34 Texas Counties Impacted by Crude Unit Failure at Delek Tyler Refinery. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
28
2014
EPA Proposes Standards to Reduce Mercury Discharges from Dental Offices U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
10
2017
EPA Hurricane Irma Update for Sunday, September 10, 2017 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
26
2022
EPA settles with L.A.-area Clean Harbors for claims of improper monitoring of hazardous waste 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
Dec
2
2022
EPA Lauds Recycling and Zero Waste Efforts by Pacific Islands Partners 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
Jun
22
2018
EPA Celebrates New Chemical Safety Milestones on 2nd Anniversary of Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act 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
Feb
20
2021
EPA Approves Emergency Fuel Waiver for Texas 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
Jul
23
2012
EPA to Review Technical Information on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for New Power Plants U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jan
8
2013
EPA Releases First Set of Draft Risk Assessments Under Existing Chemicals Work Plan Effort U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Feb
25
2013
Rodney Hailey Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Prison for Selling $9 Million in Fraudulent Renewable Fuel Credits / Owner of “Clean Green Fuel” falsely claimed his company produced 23 million gallons of renewable fuel U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Aug
14
2021
EPA, New Mexico Collaborate with Sceye on Air Quality Monitoring Initiative U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Apr
21
2013
Three Boston-area Businesses Recognized by EPA for Green Power Purchases U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
11
2016
EPA Adds Subsurface Intrusion to the Superfund Hazard Ranking System U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
27
2016
EPA Amends its Risk Management Program for Chemical Facilities U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Mar
15
2014
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to Lift Suspension and Debarment of BP From Federal Government Contracts U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
May
28
2017
United States Files Complaint Against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles for Alleged Clean Air Act Violation U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
10
2017
EPA Exercises Enforcement Discretion for Tampa Electric Company In Order to Maintain Electricity Supply U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
16
2017
EPA Irma Update U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
2
2022
United States Awarded $10 Million Default Judgment and Permanent Injunction Against Two Michigan Companies and Their Owner for the Sale of Vehicle Emission “Defeat Devices” U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Nov
11
2022
Biden-Harris Administration Strengthens Proposal to Cut Methane Pollution to Protect Communities, Combat Climate Change, and Bolster American Innovation U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Apr
28
2011
U.S. EPA Reaches Settlement With Company for nearly $1 Million at Anaconda Copper Mine Superfund Site U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
 

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