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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2018
With This Tie, There Is a Winner: 4-4 SCOTUS Ruling Results in Victory for Native Americans and a Clear Mandate for Washington to Correct Culverts Beveridge & Diamond PC
Jun
22
2018
Legal Whipsaw in Washington Sawmill Case: State Supreme Court Decision Fundamentally Changes the Scope of Liability Under the Model Toxics Control Act Beveridge & Diamond PC
Jun
22
2018
EPA Proposes to Rescind RMP Provisions Amended Under Obama Administration, Seeks Comments Beveridge & Diamond PC
Jun
22
2018
DOE Funding & EPA RFS Obligations Detailed Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Jun
22
2018
EU Agrees On New Targets For Rene Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Jun
22
2018
EPA Celebrates New Chemical Safety Milestones on 2nd Anniversary of Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jun
22
2018
Top International News in Chemical Policy and Regulation Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Jun
21
2018
OPPORTUNITY: CEQ Requests Comments on Ways to Modernize NEPA Process [Updated July 10, 2018] Van Ness Feldman LLP
Jun
21
2018
Indiana Plans to Distribute Millions to Reduce Engine Emissions – Is Your Project Eligible for Funding? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
21
2018
Pipeline Safety Update - Issue No. 139 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Jun
21
2018
Despite A ‘Near-Average’ Forecast, Hurricane Flooding May Increase Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Jun
21
2018
U.S. EPA Expands Mobile Source Enforcement Initiative Targeting Operators of Heavy Duty Trucking Fleets Foley & Lardner LLP
Jun
21
2018
EPA Considers Expanding Its Jurisdiction to Include Permitting ‘Discharges’ to Groundwater Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
21
2018
Administrator Pruitt Proposes Rule to Provide Regulatory Certainty on Spill Prevention U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jun
20
2018
Are You Ready for the New Prop 65 Warnings? What Commercial Property Owners and Businesses Need to Understand to Be Prepared Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Jun
20
2018
The Undead is Given New Life – Welcome Resurrection of EPA’s Audit and Self Disclosure Policies Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
20
2018
Public Input on Superfund Task Force Recommendations – EPA Is Really Listening! Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
20
2018
Interim Deadline for Michigan PFAS Program Extended Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
20
2018
U.S. EPA Asks for Help Developing Blending Rule for POTWs – This Time, Do They Mean It? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
20
2018
More Challenges to WOTUS Rule, More States Under Court-Ordered Stays Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
20
2018
NY Bills to Ban/Tax Plastic Bags Remain in Committee; Session Ends Next Week Keller and Heckman LLP
Jun
20
2018
Biosimilars in the Limelight – A Lot Has Happened Since January 2018 Mintz
Jun
19
2018
US EPA Releases Problem Formulation Documents for “First Ten” TSCA Risk Evaluations Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jun
19
2018
EPA To Host Preparatory Meeting for Letter Peer Reviewers for EPA’s Exposure and Use Assessment and Human Health and Environmental Hazard Summary for Five PBT Chemicals Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Jun
19
2018
Loose Lips Sink Ships: Public Statements And The Contractual Rights To Renewable Energy Credits In Solar Power Purchase Agreements K&L Gates
Jun
19
2018
Planning for a Catastrophe Jones Walker LLP
Jun
18
2018
EPA and Army Announce Updated Guidance for Alaska’s Wetlands U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jun
18
2018
Balancing The Interconnect: FERC Reforms Large Generator Interconnection Process In A Manner That Could Benefit Energy Storage K&L Gates
 

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