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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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Jun
27
2018
Administrator Pruitt Issues Memo to Increase Regulatory Certainty in Permitting Process U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Aug
1
2012
EPA and USDA Announce First-Ever Microbial Risk Assessment Guidance / Guideline will help better determine health risks from food and waterborne pathogens U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Nov
8
2018
EPA Awards $1.7 Million to Small Businesses to Develop Innovative Technologies U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
1
2018
The United States, Mexico, and Canada Conclude Negotiations on a Trilateral Agreement on Environmental Cooperation U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
16
2012
EPA Announces Next Round of Clean Air Standards to Reduce Harmful Soot Pollution U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jan
27
2013
EPA Releases New Report on Children's Health and the Environment in America U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Feb
13
2013
EPA Makes Public Comprehensive Information on Use of Chemicals in the U.S. / The Chemical Data Reporting Information will Help EPA and Others Assess Chemicals More Quickly and Encourage the Use of Safer Chemicals U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jun
29
2016
Volkswagen to Spend Up to $14.7 Billion to Settle Allegations of Cheating Emissions Tests and Deceiving Customers on 2.0 Liter Diesel Vehicles U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Apr
8
2013
EPA Announces Chemicals for Risk Assessment in 2013, Focus on Widely Used Flame Retardants U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
May
27
2013
EPA Adds Nine Hazardous Waste Sites to Superfund’s National Priorities List U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Oct
2
2016
EPA Requests Applications to Reduce Diesel Emissions from School Buses U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jun
24
2013
EPA Seeks Input on New Clean Air Standards for Solid Waste Landfills U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Apr
23
2017
EPA Announces Grants to Reduce Emissions from Diesel Engines U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
26
2014
Two Texas Companies and Four Chinese Manufacturers Found to Be in Violation of Clean Air Act for Selling More than 11,000 Uncertified Motorcycles and ATVs U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
14
2022
EPA Implements Advanced Effort to Protect Water Quality in Three Boston-area River Watersheds U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
26
2022
Statement by Administrator Regan on the Ongoing Water Crisis in Jackson, Mississippi U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jan
19
2015
EPA’s Actions to Restrict PFOA and Similar Chemicals Yield Significant Human Health and Environmental Benefits: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Oct
5
2022
EPA Announces Innovative Effort to Bring New Chemicals Used in Electric Vehicle, Semiconductor, Clean Energy Sectors to Market U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
12
2022
EPA Announces $25.7 Million in Grants to Support Water Systems in Rural and Small Communities U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Apr
10
2011
EPA Awards Five Grants to Combat Bed Bugs U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Aug
9
2015
EPA Proposes Stronger Standards for People Applying the Pesticides with the Greatest Risk U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jun
4
2011
EPA Funds 10 Small Businesses to Develop Environmental Technologies U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jul
7
2011
EPA selects Colorado, North Dakota sites as case study locations for national hydraulic fracturing study U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Aug
12
2011
EPA Announces Top Contenders in Energy Star National Building Competition / In the first six months of the competition, participants saved more than $3.7 million on utility bills U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
17
2011
Former EPA Fugitive Sentenced to More than Seven Years in Prison for Asbestos Training Scam U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
31
2011
Essroc Cement Company to Pay $1.7 Million Penalty to Resolve Clean Air Act Violations U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Feb
12
2023
EPA Identifies Ameren Huster Road Substation as Source of Elm Point Wellfield Contamination in St. Charles, Missouri U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
May
14
2012
EPA and Department of Commerce Announce New Effort to Boost U.S. Jobs, Environmental Tech Exports U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
 

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