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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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Apr
24
2016
EPA Publishes 21st Annual U.S. Greenhouse Gas Inventory U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Oct
28
2018
EPA, Justice Department and State of Mississippi Reach Settlement with Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Requiring Nationwide Safety and Chemical Accident Prevention Measures U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Nov
30
2012
BP Temporarily Suspended from New Contracts with the Federal Government U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jan
7
2013
Transocean Agrees to Plead Guilty to Environmental Crime and Enter Civil Settlement to Resolve U.S. Clean Water Act Penalty Claims from Deepwater Horizon Incident U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Feb
19
2013
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Invites Communities to Apply for Smart Growth Assistance U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jun
2
2013
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Proposes Rules to Protect Americans from Exposure to Formaldehyde U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
3
2016
EPA Proposes Financial Responsibility Requirements for Hardrock Mining Industry U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jun
8
2014
EPA Ensures Company Discloses Pesticide Hazards U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
30
2019
EPA Finalizes List of Next 20 Chemicals to Undergo Risk Evaluation under TSCA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jul
5
2014
EPA Proposes Updates to Reduce Methane, Other Harmful Pollution from New Landfills U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Feb
12
2020
EPA Announces $2.7 Billion for Infrastructure to Protect Surface Waters and Drinking Water U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
24
2017
EPA Acts to Increase Supply of Clean Drinking Water in U.S. Virgin Islands U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
25
2014
EPA Announces 2014 Annual Environmental Enforcement Results U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
14
2022
EPA Selects Arizona Department of Environmental Quality for $296K Pollution Prevention Grant Funded by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
May
8
2011
Air Toxics Near Young Scholars Academy Below Levels of Concern U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
May
17
2011
Prem Kumar Added to EPA Fugitive List / Defendant Failed to Surrender after Indictment in Illegal Vessel pollution case U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Nov
28
2020
Administrator Wheeler Wraps Up Visit to Arkansas Meeting with Agriculture Partners U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Apr
22
2012
Statements on EPA's Updated, Achievable Air Pollution Standards for Oil and Natural Gas U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Aug
14
2012
Two Connecticut-based Companies Recognized by EPA as Top Green Power Partners U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Aug
26
2012
EPA to Extend Public Comment Period On Air Permit for Arecibo Waste to Energy Facility U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Aug
29
2012
US Coast Guard Academy in Conn. Awarded for Green Electronics U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
24
2012
EPA Unveils Calif. Mapping Tool for Developing Renewable Energy Sources U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Oct
10
2012
Two Bay Area Companies Receive U.S. EPA Energy Awards U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
May
30
2016
EPA and NIH Award $25.5 Million to Help Improve Environmental Conditions in Disadvantaged Communities U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jul
17
2016
EPA Issues Final Actions to Cut Methane Emissions from Municipal Solid Waste Landfills U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Aug
13
2016
New Waste Tracking Feature Helps Building Managers Save Money and Support a Healthy Environment U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jul
15
2013
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Seeks Input for Potential Rule Revisions on Existing Uses of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jan
11
2015
Reuse of Spent Foundry Sands Yields Environmental Benefits U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
 

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