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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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Feb
8
2012
Dover Chemical Corporation in Ohio to Pay $1.4 Million for Unauthorized Production of Chemical Substances U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Mar
6
2012
Urban Waters Federal Partnership Launches Ambassadors Program to Support Revitalizing Urban Waterways in U.S. Communities / First Ambassador Selected; Will Help Coordinate Los Angeles River Watershed Project U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Mar
30
2012
National Cooperative Refinery Association to Pay $700,000 in Penalties for Violations at Kansas Refinery and Storage Facility U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jan
18
2016
EPA Releases the First of Four Preliminary Risk Assessments for Insecticides Potentially Harmful to Bees/First-of-its-kind assessment delivers on President Obama’s National Pollinator Strategy U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jun
15
2018
EPA and Army Take Next Step in Joint Efforts to Redefine “Waters of the United States” U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
May
29
2012
Mid-America Pipeline Company LLC, Enterprise Products Operating LLC to Pay $1M for Spills in Iowa, Kan., Neb. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Aug
19
2012
EPA Comments on We Energies Plan to Convert to Natural Gas at Valley Power Plant U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
6
2018
EPA Releases Interactive Sector Snapshots of Industry Environmental and Economic Performance U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Feb
19
2013
Presque Isle Bay Removed from Great Lakes “Area of Concern” List; Second Area in U.S. to be Delisted U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Apr
8
2013
Michigan Computer Company Owner Sentenced for International Environmental, Counterfeiting Crimes U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jun
3
2013
Tesoro to Pay $1.1 Million to Resolve Clean Air Act Violations U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jan
2
2017
Volkswagen to Recall 83,000 3.0 Liter Diesel Vehicles and Fund Mitigation Projects to Settle Allegations of Cheating Emissions Tests on Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche Vehicles U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jun
15
2014
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Requires Ford to Correct Fuel Economy for Six Vehicle Models U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Aug
23
2014
EPA Report Shows Progress in Reducing Urban Air Toxics Across the United States U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
3
2014
U.S. Settles with Costco to Cut Ozone-Depleting and Greenhouse Gas Refrigerant Emissions Nationwide U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Mar
8
2020
EPA Announces Grant Opportunity Supporting Innovative Solutions for Reducing Pollution U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Oct
13
2014
U.S. Fuel Economy Reaches All-Time High/Fuel economy gains for new vehicles continue under President Obama’s Clean Car Program U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Nov
3
2014
EPA Provides Additional Information on Clean Power Plan U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
26
2014
Federal Agencies Support Virginia’s Innovative Market-based Approach to Improving Water Quality in Chesapeake Bay 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
Jul
19
2015
EPA Finalizes Rule to Reduce Climate-Damaging HFCs U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
May
11
2011
EPA Helps Build Awareness Around Asthma / Asthma affects nearly 25 million people in the U.S. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Feb
11
2018
EPA Announces 2017 Annual Environmental Enforcement Results U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
7
2011
Task Force Established by President Obama Releases Final Strategy for Reversing Deterioration of Gulf Ecosystem/USDA $50 million financial assistance for restoration projects announced as Task Force efforts shift from planning to action U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
27
2011
EPA Finalizes 2012 Renewable Fuel Standards U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jan
15
2023
EPA Proposes Cleanup Plan for Sulphur Bank Mercury Mine Superfund Site in Lake County, Calif. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
 

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