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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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2015
Belgian Chemical Registration Deadline Draws Near for Nanomaterials: 1 January 2016 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
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2015
Highway Bill Adds New Security Measures to Federal Power Act Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
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2015
In Deepwater Horizon Insurance Coverage Dispute, Fifth Circuit Affirms Favorable Ruling for Policyholders and Certifies Unfair Insurance Practices Question to Texas High Court Beveridge & Diamond PC
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4
2015
Ethane Storage Hub – Economic Development Opportunities Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
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2015
CEQA Strikes Again: Supreme Court of California Decision Highlights Importance of Managing Environmental Issues in Project Development Foley & Lardner LLP
Dec
3
2015
Rebirth of Chevron Deference Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Dec
2
2015
New Energy Investment Initiatives Part of Major Trend Mintz
Dec
2
2015
Proposed 2015 Ozone Transport Rule (“CSAPR Update”) – Industrial Sources Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Dec
2
2015
New Study Calls Into Question Some of Harvard Report’s Conclusions Related to Use of FracFocus.org by State Regulators Beveridge & Diamond PC
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2015
When Levee Breaks: Are Cracks Showing in Foundation of Western US Water Law? Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Dec
1
2015
EPA Proposes CSAPR Update Rule Requiring Additional NOx Reductions in 23 States ArentFox Schiff LLP
Dec
1
2015
Republicans and Democrats Push for Hardrock Mining Reform in the Wake of Colorado Mine Spill Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Dec
1
2015
Africa’s Long Road to Paris re: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of Parties Covington & Burling LLP
Nov
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2015
Obama Administration Encourages Private Investment in Natural Resources Mitigation Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Nov
30
2015
DOE Awards $125 Million for Energy Projects Mintz
Nov
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2015
House To Move Energy Bill; EPA Proposes Exceptions for Ozone Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Nov
30
2015
Congress Returns to Washington and Focuses on ISIL, Russia; President Obama Attends the Climate Conference in Paris Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Nov
29
2015
EPA Publishes Clean Power Plan And Initiates Concerted Attempt to Reduce GHG Emissions from Fossil Fuel Fired Power Plants Beveridge & Diamond PC
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2015
November 24, 2015 - Energy & Environmental Law Update Mintz
Nov
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2015
FERC Issues 2015 Report On Enforcement Bracewell LLP
Nov
24
2015
New York State to Order that 50% of Power Consumed by New Yorkers be from Renewable Sources by 2030 Beveridge & Diamond PC
Nov
24
2015
FERC Terminates Proceeding That Would Increase Reporting of Natural Gas Sales Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Nov
23
2015
Kentucky Supreme Court: Mine Foremen are not Required to be Experts in Other Industries’ Safety Standards Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Nov
23
2015
Addressing Climate Change in SEC Filings and Other Public Disclosures: What These Disclosures Mean for Businesses Foley & Lardner LLP
Nov
23
2015
FERC Clarifies Policy on Simultaneous Exchange Transactions Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Nov
20
2015
As the Seasons Change and Use of Propane and Other Heating Fuels Increases, so Do Risks of Gas Explosion Varnum LLP
Nov
20
2015
FERC Issues Annual Enforcement Report Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Nov
20
2015
San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board Amends Regional MS4 Permit Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
 

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