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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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Congressional Leaders To FERC: “Did EPA Consult with You About Its Clean Power Plan?” Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
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Permit Shield Extended to General Permits by Sixth Circuit Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
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AP-42 Emission Factor Changes for Refinery Processes (including all industrial flares) Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
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EPA Enjoined From Enforcing New WOTUS Rules Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
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Judge Upholds Pennsylvania PUC Decision Granting Eminent Domain for Pipeline Facility Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Dec
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2015
Proposal to Eliminate CSO Discharges in Great Lakes Region Excluded from Final 2016 Spending Package Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
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Ohio EPA seeks Early Stakeholder Input into Beneficial Use Designations Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
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Ohio Supreme Court Rules on DMA's Notice Requirements for Abandonment of Mineral Interests Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
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Industry Groups Seek en banc Review of Clean Water Act Ruling Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Eliminates More Act 13 Provisions re: Oil and Gas Development Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Mar
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What Factors are Influencing Colorado’s Future Role in the U.S. Energy Sector? Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
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USEPA and the Corps Going Back to the Future on WOTUS Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
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The Mission Change Whitepaper: A Glimpse Into Future Rulemakings in Colorado Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
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Hidden Value: Finding New Ways to Capture Resources in Produced Water Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
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Induced Seismicity and Underground Injection of Drilling Fluids Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
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Australia Repeals Carbon Tax Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
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It’s a Wrap: New Outlooks for 2020 Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
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A Change in the Winds: EIA Forecasts Bump in Renewable Energy for 2020 Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
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Changes Starting January 2015 with Regard to Water Use Reporting Thresholds in West Virginia Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
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Local Drone Laws: They May Be Free Fallin' Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
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2015
Regulatory Update on Pennsylvania Oil and Gas: Pennsylvania Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
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New Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Well Transfer and Status Change Procedures Detailed Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
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Ongoing Political and Legal Developments Impact Marcellus Operations in Pennsylvania Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
May
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Kentucky Oil and Gas Modernization Act of 2015 Will Become Effective June 24, 2015 Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
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Texas Governor Signs Law Limiting Local Control of Oil and Gas Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Aug
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Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Latest Revisions to Chapter 78a for Unconventional Wells – the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
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Pennsylvania Governor’s Pipeline Infrastructure Report – Hoping for Best Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
 

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