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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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Oct
11
2018
DOT Aims to Create Flexible Regulatory Framework for Automated Vehicle Technology Van Ness Feldman LLP
Oct
31
2018
Significant Cyber Supply Chain Management Changes on the Horizon for Electric Utilities Van Ness Feldman LLP
Jan
28
2019
D.C. Circuit Holds that States Cannot Use Section 401 Authority to Delay Hydropower Relicensing Van Ness Feldman LLP
Dec
6
2023
EPA Finalizes Methane Regulations for Oil and Gas Sector Van Ness Feldman LLP
Jun
1
2017
NERC 2017 Summer Reliability Assessment; Budget-to-Actual Spending; Quarterly Board Meeting: Electric Reliability Update - June 1,2017 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Apr
3
2024
EPA Strengthens Risk Planning and Management Requirements for Industry Van Ness Feldman LLP
Apr
12
2024
Federal Court Grants Mandatory Injunction Ordering Completion of Formal Consultation on Tidal Floodgate Project Van Ness Feldman LLP
Apr
26
2024
EPA Finalizes Major Power Plant Rules Van Ness Feldman LLP
Apr
27
2022
Biden Administration Walks Back Key Trump Era NEPA Regulation Changes Van Ness Feldman LLP
Jan
25
2020
Navigable Waters Protection Rule Substantially Narrows the Scope of Waterbodies Subject to Regulation under the Clean Water Act Van Ness Feldman LLP
Aug
7
2020
Updated: CEQ Issues Final Rule to Modernize NEPA Regulations Van Ness Feldman LLP
Aug
31
2020
Hydro Newsletter - Volume 7, Issue 9 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Oct
1
2020
Pipeline Safety Update - Issue No. 160 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Jan
31
2018
Hydro Newsletter 50th Edition - Volume 5, Issue 2 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Nov
13
2020
Pipeline Safety Update - Issue No. 161 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Jun
21
2018
Pipeline Safety Update - Issue No. 139 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Mar
27
2016
Recap of Washington Legislative Session: Not For the Faint of Heart Van Ness Feldman LLP
May
16
2023
EPA Releases Landmark Greenhouse Gas Standards for Power Plants Van Ness Feldman LLP
May
23
2016
Electric Reliability Update - May 23, 2016: Disturbance Control Standard, NERC Reliability Report, Congressional Testimony Van Ness Feldman LLP
Oct
31
2018
Hydro Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 11 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Feb
14
2019
Federal Guidance on Section 404 Permitting Under Development Van Ness Feldman LLP
Mar
1
2019
Hydro Newsletter - Volume 6, Issue 3 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Aug
24
2023
New EPA Enforcement Priorities Target Climate Change, PFAS Contamination, and Coal Ash Impoundments Van Ness Feldman LLP
May
31
2019
Hydro Newsletter - Volume 6, Issue 6 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Apr
12
2017
Pipeline Safety Update: April 12, 2017- PHMSA Announces User Fee Rate Structure for Underground Natural Gas Storage Facilities; PHMSA Issues Advisory Bulletin Regarding Deactivation of Threats Under Gas Transmission IM Programs Van Ness Feldman LLP
Sep
27
2019
Settlement of County of Maui Prolongs Clean Water Act Uncertainty for Regulated Community Van Ness Feldman LLP
May
25
2017
Pipeline Safety Update -May 25, 2017: President’s Proposed FY 2018 Budget Would Reduce PHMSA Funding; PHMSA Gas Pipeline Advisory Committee Meets June 6-7; PHMSA Rulemakings Update Is Unchanged Van Ness Feldman LLP
Apr
12
2024
FWS Opens Up Comment Period on New Guidance for Certain Bat Species Van Ness Feldman LLP
 

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