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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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Jan
24
2013
FERC Proposes Changes for Small Generator Interconnection Requests Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jul
27
2016
Federal Court Grants Full Civil Trial to FERC Enforcement Target Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Mar
11
2014
FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) Reaffirms Reliance on “Committed Shipper” Rate Agreements for Oil Pipelines Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Mar
26
2014
FERC Adopts Revisions to Bulk Electric System Definition - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
May
30
2017
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Documents Criteria for Changes to ROP Requiring Commission Approval Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Aug
21
2014
D.C. Circuit Rejects Challenges to FERC’s Order No. 1000 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Dec
18
2014
New York Bans Hydraulic Fracturing Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Feb
6
2015
Fifth Circuit Relieves Company of “Arranger” Liability under CERCLA: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Aug
14
2015
Life in the Fast Lane: Employee Benefits Changes Tucked Into the New Highway Funding Law Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jun
3
2011
China’s NDRC Delegates Powers to Lower Levels to Approve Overseas Investment Projects Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Mar
20
2018
NRC Staff Views on Applying 1987 Deferred Plant Policy Statement to Part 52 Licensees Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Nov
18
2015
DOE Adds New Export Control Contract Clauses, Creating Additional Risk for Contractors Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Feb
3
2012
FERC Disclaims Jurisdiction Over Kenai Pipelines and Related Facilities Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Feb
18
2012
FERC Reaffirms Policy for Assessing Horizontal Market Power Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Mar
23
2012
Clean Water Act Orders Subject to Pre-Enforcement Review Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Mar
26
2013
U.S. Supreme Court: No Permits Required for Channeled Stormwater Discharges from Logging Roads Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Dec
6
2013
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Approves Version 5 Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Reliability Standards, Rejects Key Reforms Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Dec
25
2013
Reform Opens Door to Private Investment in Mexico’s Energy Sector Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Mar
11
2017
FERC-NRC Joint Meeting Discusses Outlook for Nuclear Power Plants Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
May
30
2017
DC District Court’s NEPA Decision Paves the Way for Long-Awaited DOE Shipment of Liquid HEU from Canada to Savannah River Site Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Nov
22
2014
Recent Regulations Prompt Revamped Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Pipeline Cost-Recovery Policy Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
May
1
2015
California Governor Brown Orders 40% Decrease in Carbon Emissions by 2030 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jun
15
2015
FERC Approves Major Reforms to PJM’s Capacity Market Construct: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Aug
20
2015
EPA Issues Proposed Rules on VOC and Methane Emissions from Oil and Gas Operations Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Feb
21
2018
Landmark FERC Rule Paves Way for Electric Storage in Wholesale Markets Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Mar
14
2018
EPA Reverses Obama-Era Interpretation of New Source Review Major Source Trigger Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Dec
10
2011
Commission Orders BPA to Provide Comparable Transmission Access Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Feb
4
2012
FERC Rejects Revised Tariff Provisions and Orders Filing of Revised Service Agreement When Provision Is Deemed Unduly Discriminatory January 19, 2012 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
 

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