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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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Sep
26
2022
EPA settles with L.A.-area Clean Harbors for claims of improper monitoring of hazardous waste U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Apr
13
2015
EPA Releases New Website Enabling the Public to Track Compliance Status of Public Water Systems U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Nov
11
2022
Biden-Harris Administration Strengthens Proposal to Cut Methane Pollution to Protect Communities, Combat Climate Change, and Bolster American Innovation U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Apr
28
2011
U.S. EPA Reaches Settlement With Company for nearly $1 Million at Anaconda Copper Mine Superfund Site U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
21
2022
Bellevue, Nebraska, Site Added to Superfund National Priorities List U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Oct
11
2011
EPA Releases Final Health Assessment for TCE U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Nov
25
2011
Columbus Steel Castings to Pay $825,000 and Install Monitoring Equipment as Sentence for Violating Clean Air Act U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Aug
29
2012
Obama Administration Finalizes Historic 54.5 mpg Fuel Efficiency Standards U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Apr
24
2016
EPA Publishes 21st Annual U.S. Greenhouse Gas Inventory U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Oct
28
2018
EPA, Justice Department and State of Mississippi Reach Settlement with Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Requiring Nationwide Safety and Chemical Accident Prevention Measures U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Nov
30
2012
BP Temporarily Suspended from New Contracts with the Federal Government U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jan
7
2013
Transocean Agrees to Plead Guilty to Environmental Crime and Enter Civil Settlement to Resolve U.S. Clean Water Act Penalty Claims from Deepwater Horizon Incident U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Feb
19
2013
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Invites Communities to Apply for Smart Growth Assistance U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Aug
14
2021
EPA agreement with Kennedy Center protects water quality of Potomac River, Chesapeake Bay U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Oct
24
2021
EPA Seeks Input on Proposed PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
11
2016
EPA Adds Subsurface Intrusion to the Superfund Hazard Ranking System U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
27
2016
EPA Amends its Risk Management Program for Chemical Facilities U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Mar
15
2014
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to Lift Suspension and Debarment of BP From Federal Government Contracts U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
May
28
2017
United States Files Complaint Against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles for Alleged Clean Air Act Violation U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
10
2017
EPA Exercises Enforcement Discretion for Tampa Electric Company In Order to Maintain Electricity Supply U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
16
2017
EPA Irma Update U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
2
2022
United States Awarded $10 Million Default Judgment and Permanent Injunction Against Two Michigan Companies and Their Owner for the Sale of Vehicle Emission “Defeat Devices” U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
May
8
2011
Air Toxics Near Young Scholars Academy Below Levels of Concern U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
May
17
2011
Prem Kumar Added to EPA Fugitive List / Defendant Failed to Surrender after Indictment in Illegal Vessel pollution case U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Nov
28
2020
Administrator Wheeler Wraps Up Visit to Arkansas Meeting with Agriculture Partners U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Apr
22
2012
Statements on EPA's Updated, Achievable Air Pollution Standards for Oil and Natural Gas U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Aug
14
2012
Two Connecticut-based Companies Recognized by EPA as Top Green Power Partners U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Aug
26
2012
EPA to Extend Public Comment Period On Air Permit for Arecibo Waste to Energy Facility U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
 

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