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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
13
2017
Going All Way: California Bill Calls for 100% Renewable Energy Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Aug
7
2014
U.S. Department of Commerce Implements New Russian Oil and Gas Sanctions Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Oct
25
2017
Reminder: Commitments in Precedent Agreements May Later Be Rejected by FERC Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Dec
6
2017
DC Circuit Rejects Challenges to FERC’s 2015 Oil Pipeline Rate Index Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Mar
25
2015
Final Rules Released for Hydraulic Fracturing on Federal and Tribal Lands Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jun
30
2011
Supreme Court Changes the Climate on Greenhouse Gas Suits Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Feb
15
2012
Pennsylvania Passes Comprehensive Amendments to Oil and Gas Laws Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Mar
13
2012
FERC and Constellation Energy Commodities Group Settle Investigation Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Feb
8
2016
FAST Act Streamlines Complex NEPA Reviews for Energy Projects Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jul
31
2012
Major Provisions of Pennsylvania’s Oil and Gas Act Deemed Unconstitutional Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Sep
20
2012
SEC Adopts Payment Disclosure Rules for Resource Extraction Issuers Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Aug
21
2013
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Extends Compliance Deadline for Version 4 Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Reliability Standards Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jan
10
2017
Helpful Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) Issued Regarding Qualified Funds in Decommissioning Trusts Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Mar
7
2017
Increase in NRC OI Discrimination Investigations in FY 2016 Coupled with Increased Investigation Demands Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Mar
17
2014
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Directs Reliability Standards for Physical Security Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Apr
4
2017
Executive Order to Roll Back Clean Power Plan Promises Change in Nation’s Generation Portfolio Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Aug
8
2017
EPA Task Force Issues Recommendations to Reform Superfund Program Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Sep
28
2017
Key Legal Issues for Impacted Retailers Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Oct
5
2017
FERC Cuts Regulatory Burden on Tax Equity Investments in Renewable Generation Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jun
4
2015
New California Energy Commission (CEC) Administrative Penalties Regulations to Take Effect Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jun
25
2015
Battery Energy Storage Facilities May Be Subject to Wholesale Distribution Charges Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jul
24
2015
Potential Upstream Investment Under the New Iranian Petroleum Contract Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Apr
28
2011
FERC Issues $30 Million Penalty for Alleged Violations of Anti-Manipulation Rule Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Sep
23
2015
Sage-Grouse Not Listed Under Esa In Wake Of New State-Led Conservation Efforts Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Nov
17
2015
Retail Customers Can Challenge Transmission and Wholesale Power Sales Rates Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Nov
24
2015
FERC Terminates Proceeding That Would Increase Reporting of Natural Gas Sales Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
May
27
2012
FERC Denies Rehearing of Order No. 1000 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Feb
11
2016
Supreme Court Stays Implementation of Controversial Clean Power Plan Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
 

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