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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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Mar
17
2012
Poisoning is a Major Cause of Death from Injury in the U.S. / US Government raising awareness of accidental exposures during National Poison Prevention Week U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Apr
25
2012
EPA Releases Innovative Mapping Tool to Improve Environmental Reviews and Planning / NEPAssist part of CEQ initiative to increase efficiency and effectiveness of environmental reviews U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jul
22
2012
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Receives $150,000 Grant for Environmental Education U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jun
22
2018
EPA Celebrates New Chemical Safety Milestones on 2nd Anniversary of Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Feb
20
2021
EPA Approves Emergency Fuel Waiver for Texas U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
13
2012
United States and Canada Sign Amended Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
22
2012
EPA Adds 12 Hazardous Waste Sites to Superfund’s National Priorities List / Eight Other Sites Proposed To Be Added U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
29
2012
BP Products North America to Improve Spill Response Preparedness at Oil Terminals Nationwide U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Nov
6
2012
Behlen Manufacturing Company to Pay $59,996 Civil Penalty for Hazardous Waste Violations in Columbus, Neb. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jun
26
2016
United States Settles with Trader Joe's to Reduce Ozone-Depleting and Greenhouse Gas Emissions at Stores Nationwide U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Aug
14
2021
EPA, New Mexico Collaborate with Sceye on Air Quality Monitoring Initiative U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jan
11
2017
Volkswagen Agrees to Plead Guilty, Pay $4.3 Billion in Criminal and Civil Penalties U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Apr
19
2014
Shawnee, OK, JCPenney Store Places Sixth in EPA’s National Energy Star Competition - Environmental Protection Agency 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
Dec
26
2014
EPA Announces First National Regulations to Safeguard Disposal of Coal Ash U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
2
2022
United States Awarded $10 Million Default Judgment and Permanent Injunction Against Two Michigan Companies and Their Owner for the Sale of Vehicle Emission “Defeat Devices” U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
May
31
2015
EPA Proposes Increases in Renewable Fuel Levels U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Nov
11
2022
Biden-Harris Administration Strengthens Proposal to Cut Methane Pollution to Protect Communities, Combat Climate Change, and Bolster American Innovation U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
23
2011
EPA Issues First National Standards for Mercury Pollution from Power Plants U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jan
14
2012
Settlement to Require Eaton Corporation to Address TCE Contamination at Vehicle Group Plant in Kearney, Neb. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Mar
4
2012
One Individual and 20 Organizations Receive Inaugural Climate Leadership Awards U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jan
21
2023
EPA Announces Plans for Wastewater Regulations and Studies, Including Limits for PFAS, New Study for Nutrients U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jul
2
2012
EPA Proposes Updates and Deadline Extension for 2010 Cement Standards U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jul
18
2012
EPA and the Georgia Force Encourage Metro Atlanta Take the "Change the World with ENERGY STAR®" Pledge U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Aug
23
2012
Sinclair Oil to Pay $3.8 Million Penalty and Install Pollution Controls at Wyoming Refineries to Resolve Violations of 2008 Consent Decree U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Nov
27
2012
EPA Recommends New Recreational Water Quality Criteria to Better Protect Public Health U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
16
2012
DOE and EPA Release Annual Fuel Economy Guide with 2013 Models U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Oct
28
2018
EPA, Justice Department and State of Mississippi Reach Settlement with Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Requiring Nationwide Safety and Chemical Accident Prevention Measures U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
 

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