Environmental, Energy & Resources

Environmental law can impact a variety of legal areas and can impact companies as they navigate sometimes complicated regulation landscapes. The National Law Review has legal experts in environmental law who examine developments in the field and break them down, providing thoughtful analysis for readers. 

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the main regulatory body for many environmental issues facing companies in the United States.  The National Law Review covers staffing changes at the EPA, as well as the  Agency’s compliance requirements, greenhouse-gas emission limits, to hazardous waste disposal requirements at state and federal levels. Additionally, the EPA's Clean Power Plan and resulting litigation is also analyzed by the writers who write for the National Coverage of the Department of Energy, and how the DOE is moving forward on energy research as well as regulations involving the cultivation of current energy sources is also covered by the legal writers at the National Law Review. Visitors will also find information on biodiesel, biofuels, and continual research in creating more sustainable, cleaner energy sources. Readers can find the latest cases from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), new legislation, and up-to-date information about new levels or regulations when they become effective.

Along with regulations, readers can read about major legislation that impacts the environmental law landscape, both at the federal and state level.  Litigation involving the Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act, as well as state level legislation like the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). 

Those who want to find environmental news and law from the EU or other regions of the world will also find these topics covered on NLR. Enforcement actions, legislation, global environmental concerns, the Toxic Substances Chemical Act violations, and other environmental regulations and news, are also available on The National Law Review. Visitors will find a wide range of topics, litigation, agency news and updates, and news stories from the US and around the world.

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Jan
16
2013
EPA Proposes Approval of Wisconsin’s Greenhouse Gas Tailoring and Biomass Deferral Rules Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Apr
26
2013
Expanding Market for Technologies to Clean Wastewater from Hydraulic Fracturing Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jun
4
2014
EPA Proposes Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emission Reduction Guidelines for Existing Electric Generating Units Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jan
25
2011
CleanTech Opportunities On The Rise Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
May
12
2011
Clean Energy Standard, is That What We're Calling it Now? Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jun
28
2011
EPA Rejects Confidential Business Information Claims for More than 150 Chemical Names – Posts Information on EPA Website Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Mar
18
2013
New Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Draft Guidance Issued on PM2.5 Modeling Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Apr
4
2013
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) Draft Water Quality Trading “How-To” Manual and Guidance Are Open for Public Comment Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Dec
3
2013
U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Proposes to Revise Silica Standards and Extends Comment Period Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Feb
25
2014
Phosphorus Legislation Passes Both Wisconsin Houses Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Mar
5
2014
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Releases Voluntary Guidance for Drug Companies and Proposed Rule to Reduce Antibiotic Use in Production Agriculture Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
May
20
2014
Challenges to Wastewater Discharge Permits Must be Directed First to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Sep
4
2014
Emergency Rule Clarifies Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) Environmental Review Procedure Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jul
1
2015
The Supreme Court of the United States Remands Utility Air Toxics Rule Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Sep
13
2010
Wisconsin Public Service Commission Approves Administrative Rule to Site and Permit Wind Farms Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Oct
19
2010
FTC Updates “Green Guides” to Environmentally Friendly Marketing Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jan
25
2011
Greenhouse Gas Permitting Requirements Now in Effect (For Now?) Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Feb
24
2011
Beyond Tax Subsidies: Developing the Infrastructure for Ethanol Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jun
17
2011
U.S. Court of Appeals Upholds Wisconsin’s New Source Review Reform Rules Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jun
29
2011
Wisconsin DNR’s New Phosphorus Rules: Update – They Are in Effect Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jul
19
2011
Thinking About Storage Options for Your Corn Crop? Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jan
14
2012
Court Vacates EPA’s Stay of the Boiler MACT and CISWI Rules Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jun
13
2012
Chinese Investors Looking to Invest $100M in Wisconsin Companies — June 15, 2012 Deadline for Early Consideration Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Sep
1
2012
President Obama Issues Executive Order Promoting Increased Use of Combined Heat and Power Technology at Industrial Facilities Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Oct
2
2012
Federal CAFO Regulations Remove “Propose to Discharge” Permitting Requirement Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jan
3
2013
EPA Issues Revised PM2.5 Ambient Air Quality Standards Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Mar
28
2017
Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting EPA’s Climate Change Policies Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jan
19
2015
Washington Federal Judge Allows RCRA Citizen Suit Over Manure Management to Proceed--Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Sep
15
2010
When Are We Going to Get This Transmission Thing Right? Installations of Wind Turbines in the Second Quarter of 2010 are Down by Nearly 70%. Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Oct
21
2010
If Approved by Voters on November 2nd, California Ballot Initiative Would Suspend California's Climate Change Law Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Dec
1
2010
PTO Expands Program Expediting Green Tech Patents Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Mar
16
2011
No, EPA Can’t Require a NPDES Permit Without an Actual Discharge! (Take II) Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Dec
3
2011
DNR Receives Petition to Adopt Rules on Silica Air Emissions Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Apr
24
2012
Newly-Revised OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Will Align Law with United Nations’ Global Harmonization System Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Feb
5
2013
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Requests Public Comment on National Enforcement Initiatives Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
 

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