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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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May
3
2013
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and Environmental Protection Agency Reach Agreement re Greenhouse Gas Emissions Permitting Beveridge & Diamond PC
Feb
27
2019
Will Massachusetts and Other Northeastern States Move to Aggressively Price Carbon Emissions? Beveridge & Diamond PC
Mar
7
2019
A Trickle of Movement on New Storage for the Yakima Basin Beveridge & Diamond PC
Aug
31
2023
Effective Immediately: Agencies Mirror Sackett Restrictions For WOTUS Beveridge & Diamond PC
Jun
30
2013
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Approves Proposal of Haze Reduction Progress Report Beveridge & Diamond PC
Jul
9
2013
Railway Agrees to Pay over $49,000 Penalty and Change Practices to Resolve Solid Waste Claims in Settlement with MassDEP Beveridge & Diamond PC
Apr
25
2019
Executive Orders Aim to Streamline Energy Infrastructure Projects Beveridge & Diamond PC
Jul
16
2013
Third Circuit Finds Continuous Release of Hazardous Chemicals To Be an “Event or Occurrence” Sufficient for Remand under Class Action Fairness Act Beveridge & Diamond PC
Sep
25
2023
CPSC Signals Interest in PFAS in Consumer Products Beveridge & Diamond PC
Jul
31
2013
Texas Among States Alleging EPA Noncompliance with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Regarding Records of Negotiation/Settlement with Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs) Beveridge & Diamond PC
May
28
2019
New York Makes It Easier to Identify Potential Environmental Justice Communities Beveridge & Diamond PC
Nov
3
2021
U.S. Supreme Court Agrees to Review Scope of EPA Authority over Power Plant Greenhouse Gas Emissions Beveridge & Diamond PC
Sep
9
2013
California Approves Final Green Chemistry Regulations, Disapproves Key Trade Secret Provisions Beveridge & Diamond PC
Jun
21
2019
Rewetting the Ink on Washington’s Industrial Stormwater General Permit: Significant Modifications Coming Down the Pipes Beveridge & Diamond PC
Oct
29
2013
Maryland High Court Allows “Every Exposure” Testimony in Asbestos Case Beveridge & Diamond PC
Jan
12
2022
New NY Law Restricts Flame Retardants, Introduces Reporting Requirements Beveridge & Diamond PC
Feb
15
2017
District of Columbia Proposes Much-Anticipated Synthetic Minor Air Permitting Regulations Beveridge & Diamond PC
Aug
29
2019
California Supreme Court Clarifies When Zoning Ordinance Amendments Trigger CEQA Review Beveridge & Diamond PC
Feb
10
2014
Pennsylvania Court Rejects Testimony Based on Expert’s Belief Rather Than Science Beveridge & Diamond PC
Sep
17
2019
Déjà Vu: EPA, Army Corps Take First Step to Redefine “Waters of the U.S.” Beveridge & Diamond PC
Mar
29
2017
Water Contamination: Recent PFAS Case Law – RCRA, CERCLA and Toxic Tort Claims Beveridge & Diamond PC
Feb
6
2024
EPA Begins Accepting “Absence of an Ingredient” Claims for Some Pesticide Products Beveridge & Diamond PC
Apr
17
2017
D.C. Circuit Signals Limits on EPA’s Authority to Reduce Requirements in Existing Environmental Rules: Waterkeeper Alliance v. US EPA Beveridge & Diamond PC
Oct
9
2019
Circular Economy & Product Design Mandates: EU Bans Halogenated Flame Retardants in Electronic Components and Imposes Reparability Obligations Beveridge & Diamond PC
Oct
11
2019
EPA Proposes Revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule Beveridge & Diamond PC
Nov
8
2019
USDA Interim Hemp Regulations Provide Welcome Guidance But Need Refinement Beveridge & Diamond PC
Nov
13
2019
Proposed Changes to Effluent Limit Guidelines for Steam Electric Power Generating Facilities Beveridge & Diamond PC
Mar
27
2024
2024 Litigation Look Ahead Series: SCOTUS’ Pass on Cases Sets Up Continued Fight Over Tribal Water Rights, State Mineral Development Cases in Coming Year Beveridge & Diamond PC
 

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