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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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Jun
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2015
New Clean Water Act Rule Enlarges Regulatory Jurisdiction of EPA, Army Corps of Engineers Armstrong Teasdale
Jun
1
2015
EPA Announces Long-Awaited Renewable Volume Obligations ArentFox Schiff LLP
Jun
1
2015
The Final Waters of the US Rule: The Significant Nexus Test Is Here for Good Bracewell LLP
Jun
1
2015
US Fish and Wildlife Service Considering Permit Program Under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to Cover Commercial and Industrial Activities Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jun
1
2015
Hawaii Bill Mandates 100% Renewable Energy by 2045, but Obstacles Remain Mintz
Jun
1
2015
Waters of the US Rule Issued; Congress to Hold Hearings on Energy Efficiency, Ozone and Drought Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jun
1
2015
Wildlife Agencies Propose Overhaul of ESA’s Petition Process for Species Listings Beveridge & Diamond PC
May
31
2015
EPA Proposes Increases in Renewable Fuel Levels U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
May
31
2015
USFWS Species Listing An Internal Process Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
May
30
2015
FERC Finds Manipulation Violations by Company and Trader that Complied with Tariff but did not Act to Further Market Design Goals Bracewell LLP
May
29
2015
Waters of the United States – D.C. Circuit May 15, 2015 Home Builders II Opinion Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
May
29
2015
U.S. EPA Seeks to Clear the Air on the Definition of Waters of the United States Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
May
29
2015
The Final Waters of the U.S. Rule: Waters That Aren’t Always Jurisdictional by Definition, but Probably Are in Practice Bracewell LLP
May
29
2015
EPA Issues Final SSM SIP Call and Finalizes Revised SSM Policy ArentFox Schiff LLP
May
28
2015
EPA and Army Corp of Engineers Pass Rule Clarifying “Waters of the U.S.” Authority Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
28
2015
Department of Defense Moves Forward with Stricter Sourcing Requirements for Photovoltaic Devices Covington & Burling LLP
May
28
2015
Administration Finalizes the WOTUS Rule: Water Of The US Bracewell LLP
May
28
2015
EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Approve New Definition of "Waters of the United States" Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
May
28
2015
The Queen’s Speech 2015: Planning - re: Onshore Wind Farms, Housing, Devolution... Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
May
27
2015
A Permit System May Finally Arrive for the Migratory Bird Treaty Act – New Opportunities and Responsibilities Bracewell LLP
May
27
2015
EPA Issues Federal Waters Rule - Environmental Protection Agency Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
May
27
2015
US EPA Greenhouse Gas Permitting Update Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
May
27
2015
Environmental Groups Sue US EPA To Force Residual Risk And Technology Reviews Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
May
27
2015
What the Home Battery Could Mean for Africa Covington & Burling LLP
May
25
2015
EPA Administrator McCarthy announces LEED Platinum Certification of San Francisco City Hall U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
May
25
2015
U.S. Settles with Marathon Petroleum Corporation to Cut Harmful Air Emissions at Facilities in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
May
24
2015
Edison International Using Rooftop Solar to Help Modernize It's Grid Foley & Lardner LLP
May
23
2015
EPA Launches New Portal to Help Communities Improve Environmental Quality and Public Health U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
 

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