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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
5
2017
NRC Issues Update on Implementing Backfit Training for NRC Staff Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Sep
27
2017
Relaxed Enforcement Concerning Vegetation Management Compliance Plans in Response to Irma’s Devastation Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Oct
3
2017
US Energy Secretary Directs FERC to Issue Rules Supporting Nuclear, Coal Generation Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jan
13
2015
“Final” May Be a Misnomer for California’s Final Fracking Regulations Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jan
2
2018
FERC Aims to Broaden Cyber Incident Reporting Requirements Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Apr
7
2015
California Department of Conservation (DOGGR) Issues Emergency Rules for Class II Underground Injection Wells Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Feb
7
2012
FERC Staff Proposes Process on Advising EPA on Extension Requests Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Mar
22
2012
FERC Grants NERC Enforcement Discretion over Low-Risk Violations Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Oct
5
2012
FTC Releases Final “Green Guides” for Environmental Marketing Claims Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jun
15
2016
States Remain in Driver’s Seat for Self-Driving Car Regulations Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jun
21
2016
FERC Grants Its Staff Access to Sensitive NERC Databases Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
May
29
2013
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Approves in Part PJM’s Proposed Changes to the Minimum Offer Price Rule Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jul
6
2013
Amendments to Russian Urban Development Code: Clarifications on Tort Liability Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Oct
22
2013
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Issues Order Addressing General Requirements for Reactive Power Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Dec
20
2013
Update: Last Obstacle Cleared for Mexican Energy Reform Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jun
25
2014
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Proposes to Approve New Reliability Standard for Calculating Available Transfer Capability (ATC) Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Sep
5
2017
Third Circuit Affirms Priority of NRC Public Health and Safety Requirements Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Oct
19
2017
House Passes SELF DRIVE Act Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jun
29
2015
Patent Trolls Are Targeting the Energy Industry Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Sep
21
2015
Proposed FERC Regulations Would Grant FERC Access to NERC Non-Public Transmission and Generation System Databases Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Oct
12
2015
House Votes to Lift US Crude Oil Exports Ban Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Oct
20
2015
PHMSA Proposes to Expand the Requirements for Pipelines Carrying Hazardous Liquids Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Apr
11
2018
Renewable Energy Deals Targeted for More Scrutiny in New Trade Report Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jan
4
2012
FERC Rejects Duke-Progress Merger Mitigation Plan Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Dec
4
2015
Highway Bill Adds New Security Measures to Federal Power Act Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Apr
6
2012
FERC Upholds Postage Stamp Cost Allocation Methodology Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jan
4
2016
SEC Reproposes Rules for Resource Extraction Issuers Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jan
15
2016
Groundbreaking Rule Encourages Gulf Coast Offshore Aquaculture Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
 

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