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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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Dec
23
2011
EPA Issues First National Standards for Mercury Pollution from Power Plants U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jan
14
2012
Settlement to Require Eaton Corporation to Address TCE Contamination at Vehicle Group Plant in Kearney, Neb. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Feb
28
2018
Administrator Pruitt Meets with Bipartisan Western Governors U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Mar
4
2012
One Individual and 20 Organizations Receive Inaugural Climate Leadership Awards U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jul
2
2012
EPA Proposes Updates and Deadline Extension for 2010 Cement Standards U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jul
18
2012
EPA and the Georgia Force Encourage Metro Atlanta Take the "Change the World with ENERGY STAR®" Pledge U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Aug
23
2012
Sinclair Oil to Pay $3.8 Million Penalty and Install Pollution Controls at Wyoming Refineries to Resolve Violations of 2008 Consent Decree U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Nov
27
2012
EPA Recommends New Recreational Water Quality Criteria to Better Protect Public Health U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
16
2012
DOE and EPA Release Annual Fuel Economy Guide with 2013 Models U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Oct
10
2018
EPA Hits 13-Year High in Deleting Superfund Sites U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Mar
23
2013
New EPA Report: Initial Data Shows Significant Gains in Fuel Economy for 2012 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Aug
6
2016
EPA Report Tracks our Changing Climate: Highlights Impacts on Americans’ Health and Environment U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
May
27
2013
United States Takes Action to Reduce Hazards from Phosphoric Acid Manufacturing at Louisiana Facility U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jan
15
2017
Carbon Pollution Standards for Cars and Light Trucks to Remain Unchanged Through 2025 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Nov
30
2014
EPA Proposes Smog Standards to Safeguard Americans from Air Pollution U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
29
2014
EPA Takes Action to Protect Consumers from Harmful Chemicals that can Cause Reproductive and Developmental Harm U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jan
19
2015
EPA’s Strategy for Reducing Methane and Ozone-Forming Pollution from Oil and Natural Gas Industry U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
2
2022
EPA Awards $255,000 to Massachusetts in Beach Water Quality Monitoring Grant U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Apr
12
2015
Nation’s first federal combined solar power purchase launched by EPA, Forest Service, Energy Department and GSA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Oct
13
2022
EPA, Navy, State of California, and City of Irvine celebrate facility reuse award winner Marine Corps Air Station El Toro U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Oct
29
2022
Colorado to receive $411,440 through EPA’s Pollution Prevention Grant program U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
14
2011
U.S. Clean Water Act Settlement in Chicago to Reduce Sewage Overflows U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jan
19
2012
Naval Base Kitsap Fails to Properly Monitor Fuel Tanks near Puget Sound for Leaks U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jan
28
2012
2010 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Data from Large Facilities Now Available U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jan
15
2023
EPA Proposes Cleanup Plan for Sulphur Bank Mercury Mine Superfund Site in Lake County, Calif. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
May
5
2012
McDonald’s Joins EPA List of Top 50 Green-Powered Organizations U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
May
25
2012
EPA Announces $69.3 Million to Clean Up Contaminated Sites and Revitalize Communities / Investment will protect people’s health and the environment, create jobs and promote economic redevelopment nationwide U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jun
2
2012
EPA Updates Clean Air Act Standards for Flares and Process Heaters at Petroleum Refineries U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
 

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