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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
9
2012
EPA Fines Violators of the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jun
21
2018
Administrator Pruitt Proposes Rule to Provide Regulatory Certainty on Spill Prevention U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jul
2
2012
US Announces Clean Air Act Settlement with Wisconsin Utility U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jul
15
2012
EPA Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Changes to List of Impaired Waters for Missouri U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Aug
1
2012
EPA, HUD, and DOT Partner with States to Meet Growth, Development Goals U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Oct
18
2012
EPA Announces Opportunity to Apply for 2013 Environmental Justice Small Grants U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
29
2012
EPA Updates Rule for Pathogens in Drinking Water, Sets Limit for E. Coli U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Apr
22
2013
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Commemorates Earth Day, Continues Conversation on Climate Change U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
8
2013
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) Release Annual Fuel Economy Guide with 2014 Models U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Apr
15
2017
EPA to Reconsider ELG Rule U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
20
2014
Environmental Protection Agency Adds Five, Proposes Three Hazardous Waste Sites to Superfund’s National Priorities List U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
3
2017
Status of Superfund Sites in Areas Affected by Harvey U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
8
2014
Obama Administration Selects 26 Communities to Develop Local Food Projects, Encourage Economic Expansion/ Local Foods, Local Places Initiative encourages creative economic development in 26 communities in 19 states U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jan
18
2015
EPA Launches Finance Center to Improve Community Water Infrastructure and Resiliency U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
21
2022
EPA Takes Enforcement Action Against Two New Jersey Companies for Violations Related to Misbranded Pesticide Spray U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Apr
7
2011
Vice President, Two Managers of Waste Treatment Facility Sentenced for Clean Water Act felonies U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jul
26
2015
Former Brick Township Superfund Site Gets Remake as Solar Power Farm; Panels Provide Energy to Government Building, Local Parks U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Aug
8
2015
Arch Coal Subsidiaries to Make System-Wide Upgrades to Reduce Pollution Entering U.S. Waters U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Aug
17
2015
EPA Proposes to Cut Methane Emissions from Municipal Solid Waste Landfills/Cost-effective updates would strengthen requirements for both new and existing landfills U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jul
5
2011
Update on Federal Response to Oil Spill Near Billings, Montana U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
8
2015
EPA Announces $1.9 Million to Small Businesses to help Support the Nation’s Green Economy U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
22
2011
EPA Releases Strategy to Protect People’s Health and the Environment in Communities Overburdened by Pollution U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Mar
11
2018
EPA Seeks Input from Small Businesses for Proposed Rule on Five Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic (PBT) Chemicals U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Mar
3
2012
EPA Requests Comment on 17th Annual U.S. Greenhouse Gas Inventory U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Apr
10
2012
U.S. Announces Innovative Clean Air Agreement For Industrial Flares With Marathon Petroleum Company U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jun
18
2018
EPA and Army Announce Updated Guidance for Alaska’s Wetlands U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Aug
1
2012
EPA and USDA Announce First-Ever Microbial Risk Assessment Guidance / Guideline will help better determine health risks from food and waterborne pathogens U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Oct
11
2018
Acting Administrator Wheeler Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting Children's Health U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
 

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