Environmental & Energy

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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Jun
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2020
North Carolina Court Rules In Favor Of All Sums Hunton Andrews Kurth
Jun
11
2020
PHMSA Issues Gas Pipeline Regulatory Reform Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Pierce Atwood LLP
Jun
10
2020
First Circuit Vacates Air Permit Due to Inadequate BACT Analysis Pierce Atwood LLP
Jun
10
2020
Countdown to EU Conflict Minerals Regulation (7 Months) Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jun
10
2020
Energy & Sustainability M&A Activity — June 2020 Mintz
Jun
10
2020
The NERA Petition, FERC’s Dilemma, and the Economic Future of Rooftop Solar Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Jun
10
2020
OMB Begins Review of Final SNUR on LCPFAC and PFAS Chemical Substances Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Jun
10
2020
No More Delay?: EPA Rulemaking Clarifies Timelines and Scope of State Authority in the Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification Process K&L Gates
Jun
9
2020
EPA Issues Compliance Advisory Regarding Pesticide Devices Making Claims to Kill the Novel Coronavirus Van Ness Feldman LLP
Jun
9
2020
FERC Proposes To Limit Availability Of Tariff Waivers Bracewell LLP
Jun
9
2020
CORSIA Updates: Baseline Decision Imminent and New Offset Programs in the Works Beveridge & Diamond PC
Jun
9
2020
COVID-19: President Trump’s Invocation of Emergency Authority to Streamline Environmental Review for Infrastructure Projects K&L Gates
Jun
9
2020
Marine Stewardship Council Begins Consultation Period of Fisheries Standard Review Process Beveridge & Diamond PC
Jun
9
2020
Treasury Releases Long-Awaited Proposed Regulations Under Section 45Q Bracewell LLP
Jun
9
2020
Renewable Energy Production Tax Credits: IRS Releases 2020 Inflation Factor, Reference Prices Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
9
2020
EPA OIG Report States Further Efforts Needed to Uphold Scientific Integrity Policy at EPA Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Jun
9
2020
IRS Extends Construction Safe Harbor For Renewable Energy Projects Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
8
2020
Waters of the United States Litigation: Practical Considerations for the Regulated Community Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Jun
8
2020
President Trump Orders Expanded Use of Emergency Powers to Streamline Infrastructure Beveridge & Diamond PC
Jun
8
2020
Executive Order Seeks to Promote Economic Recovery by Expediting Environmental Reviews for Project Development Van Ness Feldman LLP
Jun
8
2020
Growing Climate Solutions Act Introduced with Broad Bipartisan Support Beveridge & Diamond PC
Jun
8
2020
Three Takeaways: Tensions in the Renewable Energy and Environmental Markets McDermott Will & Emery
Jun
7
2020
Ninth Circuit Vacates EPA’s Renewal of Conditional Registrations for Lower Volatility Dicamba Formulations Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Jun
6
2020
IRS Releases Section 45Q Proposed Regulations For Carbon Capture Projects Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
5
2020
Tax Credits For Carbon Capture—Understanding The IRS's Proposed Rule McDermott Will & Emery
Jun
5
2020
DOE RFIs on Energy Efficiency Standards and Test Procedures Looking Closely at Connected Products and New Technologies Keller and Heckman LLP
Jun
5
2020
DOE EERE Announces Workshop On Tools To Accelerate Scaling-Up Of Biobased Fuels Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Jun
5
2020
EPA Issues Pre-Publication Version Of Its Proposed Anti-Backsliding Determination For Renewable Fuels And Air Quality Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
 

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