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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
30
2015
Austin, DFW and Houston Businesses Saved $145 Million with Energy Efficient buildings U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Nov
25
2022
EPA Orders Two Illinois Drinking Water Suppliers to Comply with Requirements of America’s Water Infrastructure Act U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Apr
30
2011
Obama Administration Affirms Comprehensive Commitment to Clean Water U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
May
16
2011
EPA Takes Action to Protect Ground Water from Petroleum Contamination U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Aug
13
2015
Re: Gold King Mine - Statement, Photos and Audio from EPA Administrator in Durango, CO U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Aug
9
2011
EPA and USDA Create a Partnership to Improve Drinking Water Systems and Develop Workforce in Rural Communities U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
26
2011
Twelve Defendants Arrested for Involvement in the Illegal Distribution and Sale of Pesticides in New York’s Chinatown U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
2
2011
EPA Releases Formerly Confidential Chemical Information U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jan
9
2012
EPA Releases 2010 Toxics Release Inventory National Analysis U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jan
22
2012
DOJ and EPA propose more time to complete Baton Rouge Sewage Treatment Plant upgrades U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Mar
21
2012
Rules Proposed to Limit New Uses of Potentially Harmful Chemicals U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Mar
31
2012
EPA Proposes First Carbon Pollution Standard for Future Power Plants/Achievable standard is in line with investments already being made and will inform the building of new plants moving forward U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jan
31
2016
EPA Releases Scientific Report Showing U.S. Coastal Waters a Mix of Good and Fair Health U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jun
23
2012
New US Brazil Joint Initiative Tool Informs Global Urban Infrastructure Investments U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jul
25
2012
EPA Fines Violators for Failure to Report Chemical Data U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jul
30
2012
EPA Identifies Substitutes for Toxic Flame Retardant Chemical U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Aug
25
2012
Clean Water Act Settlement Ensures That Boston Racetrack Addresses Wastewater and Stormwater Discharges U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Apr
3
2016
EPA Launches New Voluntary Methane Challenge Program To Reduce Emissions from the Oil and Gas Sector U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Oct
20
2012
New App Lets Users Check Health of Waterways Anywhere in the U.S. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Oct
27
2012
Work Begins to Remove Contamination at Newtown, Conn. Site U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Nov
2
2012
Hyundai/Kia to Correct Overstated MPG Claims as Result of EPA Investigation U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jan
22
2013
EPA’s 2011 Toxics Release Inventory Shows Air Pollutants Continue to Decline / Total Toxic Chemicals Increase as Result of Mining U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jan
28
2013
EPA Announces Settlements with Company for Multiple Violations of Chemical Reporting and Pesticide Laws U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jun
19
2016
EPA Proposes Additional Details on the Clean Energy Incentive Program U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
28
2018
EPA Releases Proposal to Revise MATS Supplemental Cost Finding and “Risk and Technology Review” U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jun
23
2013
Settlement with Ash Grove Cement Company to Reduce Thousands of Tons of Air Emissions U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jan
1
2017
EPA Announces 2016 Annual Environmental Enforcement Results U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Aug
26
2014
ExxonMobil Pipeline Company to Pay Civil Penalty Under Proposed Settlement for Torbert, Louisiana Oil Spill U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
 

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