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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
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2016
Industry Groups Seek en banc Review of Clean Water Act Ruling Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Mar
1
2016
NV Energy Seeks to Contract for and Acquire 135 Megawatts of Renewable Energy Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP
Mar
1
2016
Despite Progress, Energy Bill Remains Out of Reach Mintz
Mar
1
2016
Coal Ash Disposal – Coal Combustion Residuals in West Virginia Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Feb
29
2016
International Civil Aviation Organization Bans Bulk Shipments of Lithium Batteries as Cargo on Passenger Aircraft Beveridge & Diamond PC
Feb
29
2016
NREL Releases Tax Credit Impact Study: National Renewable Energy Laboratory Mintz
Feb
29
2016
Digging for Help Part 2: Additional Key Issues in Metals Exploration Bankruptcies Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Feb
29
2016
Senate Return To Energy Bill? House to Examine Energy and Environment FY’ 17 Budget Requests; BLM Proposes Rule for Oil and Gas Industry on Federal Lands Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Feb
28
2016
Mine Safety Citation for Poor Illumination Not Justified, Judge Rules Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
27
2016
OSHA Enforcement Program Targets Midwest Manufacturing Industries Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
26
2016
PHMSA Issues Advisory Bulletins on Best Practices for Underground Gas and Pipeline Maintenance, Snow and Ice Removal Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
26
2016
Massachusetts: Wisp of a Possibility of Gas Kit Lawsuit May Establish Declaratory Judgment Jurisdiction Proskauer Rose LLP
Feb
26
2016
Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs CAA 112(r) Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Feb
25
2016
FERC Issues a Notice of Inquiry on Primary Frequency Response ArentFox Schiff LLP
Feb
25
2016
California Department of Water Resources Makes Progress in SGMA Implementation by Releasing Draft Regulations for Groundwater Sustainability Plans Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Feb
25
2016
Sixth Circuit Decides It Can Hear Clean Water Rule Challenges Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Feb
25
2016
Monumental Year for U.S. Solar Market in 2015 Mintz
Feb
24
2016
New Hazard Alert on Tank Gauging and Sampling for Oil and Gas Industry Keller and Heckman LLP
Feb
23
2016
Congress to Continue Work on Energy Issues Amid Supreme Court Uncertainty Mintz
Feb
23
2016
Supreme Court Clean Power Plan Stay Order and New Loan Program for Renewables Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Feb
23
2016
Sixth Circuit Agrees to Hear Challenge to Clean Water Act Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Feb
23
2016
Digging for Help: Key Issues in Metals Exploration Bankruptcies Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Feb
22
2016
EPA Ordered to Promulgate Hazardous Substance Spill Prevention Regulations Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Feb
22
2016
OSHA Announces National "Step-Up for Safety" Campaign for Upstream Industry Bracewell LLP
Feb
22
2016
Senate Energy Bill Returns To The Floor? Deepwater Horizon Funding Plan Released Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Feb
19
2016
Safety Milestones Set in Mining Sector in 2015 Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
19
2016
New Endangered Species Act (ESA) Critical Habitat Rules Expand Federal Authority and Add Uncertainty Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Feb
18
2016
Climate Change Regulation – Locally Grown ArentFox Schiff LLP
 

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