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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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Apr
5
2013
Energy Master Plan – New Legislation Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Apr
5
2013
EPA Proposes to Require 36 States to Revise Startup, Shutdown, and Malfunction Air Emission Provisions in State Implementation Plans Beveridge & Diamond PC
Apr
5
2013
FTC Voids Confidentiality and Non-Compete Provisions in Non-Reportable Transaction and Requires Notification of All Future Transactions Mintz
Apr
5
2013
IRS Increases Amount Wind and Renewables Receive Via Production Tax Credit Mintz
Apr
5
2013
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (“MassDEP”) Proposes Site Cleanup Program Regulatory Changes under Regulatory Reform Initiative Beveridge & Diamond PC
Apr
5
2013
EPA Argues Lack of Authority to Promulgate Texas Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) for Ozone and Fine Particulate Matter Beveridge & Diamond PC
Apr
4
2013
NV Energy Proposes Legislation to Close Coal Plants, Invest in Renewables and Natural Gas Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP
Apr
4
2013
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) Draft Water Quality Trading “How-To” Manual and Guidance Are Open for Public Comment Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Apr
4
2013
Eagle Ford Shale Task Force Report Released by Texas Railroad Commission Beveridge & Diamond PC
Apr
4
2013
Ford Increases Electric Vehicle Dealers and Pushes Sales Varnum LLP
Apr
4
2013
Texas Landowners Seek U.S. Supreme Court Review of Texas Supreme Court Takings Claim Decision Beveridge & Diamond PC
Apr
4
2013
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Clean Water Act (CWA) Logging Roads Exemption, Endorses Citizen Suit Enforcement of Ambiguous Agency Rules Beveridge & Diamond PC
Apr
3
2013
Ruling in Endangered Species Act Whooping Crane Lawsuit Stayed by Fifth Circuit Beveridge & Diamond PC
Apr
3
2013
Department of Energy (DOE) Issues Guide For Developing Large-Scale Renewable Energy Projects on Federal Land McDermott Will & Emery
Apr
3
2013
Federal Government Releases Guidance to Streamline National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Reviews Beveridge & Diamond PC
Apr
3
2013
EPA Likely to Delay Issuance of Final Greenhouse Gas Rules for Power Plants Beveridge & Diamond PC
Apr
3
2013
Pipelines for New Energy Bracewell LLP
Apr
3
2013
Owner of Electronics Export Company Receives a 30-Month Prison Sentence Beveridge & Diamond PC
Apr
2
2013
Fiscal Cliff Legislation Can Help Your Tribe Obtain Energy Independence Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Apr
2
2013
New EPA Guidance on Tenants' CERCLA Liability for Leasing Contaminated Properties Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Apr
1
2013
Energy & Environmental Law Update - April 1, 2013 Mintz
Apr
1
2013
Sports Car with Detroit Name (again) Re: Electric Vehicles in Michigan Varnum LLP
Mar
30
2013
Upcoming Deadlines – Dodd-Frank Reporting and Recordkeeping ArentFox Schiff LLP
Mar
29
2013
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Punts on Closely Watched Request to Order a Shale Oil Pipeline Interconnection Bracewell LLP
Mar
29
2013
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Rules that U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) May Proceed with an Enforcement Action against DTE Energy ArentFox Schiff LLP
Mar
29
2013
Sixth Circuit Opens the Door to Greater EPA Involvement in Modifications to Existing Emissions Sources Varnum LLP
Mar
28
2013
Mintz Levin’s London-based IP Practice Group Identifies the UK’s ‘Patent Box’ as a Boon for Clean Technology Clients Mintz
Mar
28
2013
Congressional Representative Signals Willingness to Facilitate Telehealth Services Mintz
 

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