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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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Apr
15
2017
EPA to Reconsider ELG Rule U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jul
21
2014
EPA Awarding $2.1 Million to Revitalize Urban Waters U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Aug
31
2014
EPA Releases Three Final Chemical Risk Assessments / Agency Identifies Health Concern from Chemical Used In Paint Strippers U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Nov
9
2014
EPA, DOE Release 2015 Fuel Economy Guide for Car Buyers U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
26
2014
EPA, Coast Guard Extend Pollution Control Agreement with Royal Caribbean: New Advanced Technologies Allow Industry to Comply with Emission Standards, Reduce Costs U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Oct
8
2022
EPA Penalizes DDM Imports $41K for Importing Tampered Truck U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Nov
3
2022
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $53 Million for 132 Community Air Pollution Monitoring Projects Across the Nation U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
5
2022
EPA Proposes Rule to Enhance Reporting of PFAS Data to the Toxics Release Inventory U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Apr
7
2011
Vice President, Two Managers of Waste Treatment Facility Sentenced for Clean Water Act felonies U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jul
26
2015
Former Brick Township Superfund Site Gets Remake as Solar Power Farm; Panels Provide Energy to Government Building, Local Parks U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Feb
11
2018
EPA Announces 2017 Annual Environmental Enforcement Results U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Aug
8
2015
Arch Coal Subsidiaries to Make System-Wide Upgrades to Reduce Pollution Entering U.S. Waters U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Aug
17
2015
EPA Proposes to Cut Methane Emissions from Municipal Solid Waste Landfills/Cost-effective updates would strengthen requirements for both new and existing landfills U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jul
5
2011
Update on Federal Response to Oil Spill Near Billings, Montana U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
8
2015
EPA Announces $1.9 Million to Small Businesses to help Support the Nation’s Green Economy U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
22
2011
EPA Releases Strategy to Protect People’s Health and the Environment in Communities Overburdened by Pollution U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Mar
3
2012
EPA Requests Comment on 17th Annual U.S. Greenhouse Gas Inventory U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Apr
10
2012
U.S. Announces Innovative Clean Air Agreement For Industrial Flares With Marathon Petroleum Company U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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
 

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