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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
30
2011
Obama Administration Affirms Comprehensive Commitment to Clean Water 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
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
11
2011
Obama Administration Advances Efforts to Protect Health of U.S. Communities Overburdened by Pollution / Federal Agencies Sign Environmental Justice Memorandum of Understanding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
31
2022
EPA and Army Finalize Rule Establishing Definition of WOTUS and Restoring Fundamental Water Protections U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jan
16
2023
EPA Announces Appointments to Local Government Advisory Committee U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Apr
21
2012
EPA Issues Updated, Achievable Air Pollution Standards for Oil and Natural Gas U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jun
20
2012
Homebuilder Toll Brothers Inc. to Pay $741,000 Clean Water Act Penalty and Implement Company-Wide Stormwater Controls U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jul
19
2012
EPA Fines Yuba City Power Plant $13,500 Following Illegal Arsenic Release U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Aug
12
2012
EPA Announces Funding for Research to Improve Air Quality, Protect Health U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Aug
16
2012
U.S. Attorney and EPA Announce Settlement with City of Fitchburg U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Aug
27
2012
EPA Stops the Importation of Short-Chain Chlorinated Paraffins as Part of Settlement with INEOS U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
5
2012
In Support of Affected States, EPA Approves Temporary Fuel Waiver for 8 States Impacted by Hurricane Isaac U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
16
2012
EPA Awards $15 Million to Assist U.S. Small Drinking Water and Wastewater Systems U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Oct
5
2012
New Jersey Glass Manufacturer to Install State-of-the-Art Emissions Controls to Resolve Violations of the Clean Air Act U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Nov
1
2012
EPA Approves Emergency Fuel Waiver for New Jersey U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Nov
25
2012
EPA Appoints New Heads of Two Independent Science Advisory Committees U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
May
30
2016
Administrator McCarthy Announces $55.2 Million to Assess and Clean Up Contaminated Sites, Promote Economic Redevelopment Nationwide U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Nov
14
2018
EPA Seeks Public Input On Draft Toxicity Assessments For PFAS Chemicals U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Aug
13
2016
New Waste Tracking Feature Helps Building Managers Save Money and Support a Healthy Environment U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jul
15
2013
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Seeks Input for Potential Rule Revisions on Existing Uses of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jan
19
2020
EPA Announces Enforcement Actions to Protect Drinking Water at Eight Federal Facilities U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
May
28
2022
EPA Issues Waiver for 34 Texas Counties Impacted by Crude Unit Failure at Delek Tyler Refinery. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
26
2022
EPA settles with L.A.-area Clean Harbors for claims of improper monitoring of hazardous waste U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jun
14
2015
EPA Releases Technical Guides to Support Vapor Intrusion Assessment and Mitigation Activities U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
2
2022
EPA Lauds Recycling and Zero Waste Efforts by Pacific Islands Partners 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
 

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