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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
28
2014
Colorado Bill S.B. 73 Establishes Income Tax Credit for Cleanup of Contaminated Brownfield Sites Ryley Carlock & Applewhite, A Professional Corporation
May
28
2014
New 2-Year Statutory Extension for Certain Florida Environmental & Development Permits Greenberg Traurig, LLP
May
27
2014
EPA’s Next Generation Compliance Initiative – The Agency’s Latest Proposed Rule for Refineries Shows the Initiative in Action and Provides a Glimpse of the Future for Other Industries McDermott Will & Emery
May
27
2014
Marathon Petroleum Purchases Hess Gas Stations McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
May
27
2014
Nonbinding Letters of Intent: Actions Speak Louder Than Words, Texas Court Finds Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
May
27
2014
Michigan Commission of Agriculture Approves Revised Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices' (GAAMP) Limiting Scope of Right to Farm Act Varnum LLP
May
27
2014
Divided D.C. Court of Appeals Panel Vacates Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Order 745 on Compensation of Demand Response McDermott Will & Emery
May
27
2014
Miami-Dade County, Florida, Proposes Comprehensive Changes To Potable Water Supply Ordinance Greenberg Traurig, LLP
May
23
2014
2013-2014 Wisconsin Legislative Session Ends & Three Additional Agriculture Bills Signed Into Law Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
May
23
2014
EPA’s Power-Plant Cooling Water Rule Takes a Surprise Endangered Species Turn - Environmental Protection Agency Bracewell LLP
May
23
2014
Tax Fairness for Renewable Energy Covington & Burling LLP
May
23
2014
Evaluating Environmental Risks in Real Estate Transactions Ryley Carlock & Applewhite, A Professional Corporation
May
23
2014
Seeking and Finding Coverage for Proposition 65 Claims Gilbert LLP
May
22
2014
Phosphorus in Wisconsin: The Clean Waters, Healthy Economy Act Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
May
22
2014
Mining Association Seeks Stay of Coal Dust Rule Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
22
2014
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Proposes Blanket Waivers for Generator Tie Lines and Safe-Harbor Period for Priority Rights to Excess Capacity ArentFox Schiff LLP
May
22
2014
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Adopts Fish Protection Standards for Cooling Water Intake Structures Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
May
22
2014
Foreign Investment in Africa is Booming Covington & Burling LLP
May
22
2014
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Amends Open-Access Requirements for Interconnection Facilities Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
May
22
2014
The Regulation of Agricultural Equipment on Wisconsin’s Roadways Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
May
22
2014
When Disaster Strikes Re: Kentucky Spring Weather McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
May
21
2014
The North Carolina Senate Passes Energy Modernization Act Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
May
21
2014
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Grants Rehearing on State Law Issues in Order No. 1000 Filings Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
May
21
2014
United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Issues Final 316(b) Rules for Cooling Water Intake Structures at Existing Facilities ArentFox Schiff LLP
May
21
2014
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Unveils Final Cooling Water Intake Structures Rule McDermott Will & Emery
May
21
2014
The Bible for Fire and Explosion Investigation Armstrong Teasdale
May
20
2014
Challenges to Wastewater Discharge Permits Must be Directed First to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
May
20
2014
Energy & Environmental Law Update - May 19, 2014 Mintz
 

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