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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
24
2018
Congress Enacts Legislation to Promote New Hydropower Development Van Ness Feldman LLP
May
17
2023
Stringent New Vehicle Standards Proposed by EPA Van Ness Feldman LLP
Jun
27
2016
FERC Reliability Technical Conference, NERC Actual Costs Report, Cybersecurity and Grid Security: Electric Reliability Update Van Ness Feldman LLP
Feb
26
2019
Emerging Technologies Update - February 26, 2019 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Aug
2
2021
Hydro Newsletter - Volume 8, Issue 8 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Apr
3
2019
EPA Issues New Emergency Response Requirements for Community Water Systems Van Ness Feldman LLP
Sep
29
2016
EPA Expands Tribal Authority to Administer Clean Water Act Programs on Reservations Van Ness Feldman LLP
Oct
12
2016
PHMSA Releases Policy Regarding Civil Penalty Calculations for Pipeline Safety Enforcement Cases Van Ness Feldman LLP
Oct
8
2021
Changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act Enforcement Regime Take Flight Van Ness Feldman LLP
Nov
30
2023
Native Affairs Newsletter Fall 2023 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Mar
30
2017
Trump Order Sets Up Rollback of Obama Energy and Climate Action Van Ness Feldman LLP
Nov
25
2019
FERC Revises Policy for Evaluating Public Utility Return on Equity Van Ness Feldman LLP
May
31
2017
Hydro Newsletter - May 31, 2017: President Trump Nominates FERC Commissioners, Senate Holds Confirmation Hearings; House Holds Hydropower Hearings; Court of Appeals Denies Rehearing in Washington State Culvert Case Van Ness Feldman LLP
Mar
11
2024
SEC Issues Climate Disclosure Rules Van Ness Feldman LLP
Mar
14
2024
Enhanced Oversight of Orphaned Oil and Gas Infrastructure May Lead to Litigation Risk Van Ness Feldman LLP
Jan
2
2018
Hydro Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 1 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Jun
4
2020
House Democrats Unveil Broad Infrastructure Legislation Van Ness Feldman LLP
Jul
20
2020
FERC Revises PURPA Regulations to Increase State Flexibility, Modify the Mandatory Purchase Obligation, and Reform the "One-Mile Rule" Van Ness Feldman LLP
Aug
17
2020
Pipeline Safety Update - Issue No. 159 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Apr
6
2018
Pipeline Safety Update - Issue No. 136: 04/06/2018 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Apr
24
2018
Updated TSA Guidelines Suggest New Approach for Pipeline Cybersecurity Van Ness Feldman LLP
Feb
26
2021
Hydro Newsletter - Volume 8, Issue 3 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Mar
3
2023
White House Climate and Environmental Justice Screening Tool Van Ness Feldman LLP
May
3
2021
Hydro Newsletter - Volume 8, Issue 5 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Jun
15
2023
U.S. Supreme Court Narrows WOTUS, Limiting Scope of Clean Water Act Van Ness Feldman LLP
Aug
12
2016
Electric Reliability Update:NERC; FERC; Emissions Quantification - August 12, 2016 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Sep
1
2016
Pipeline Safety Update, September 2016: PHMSA Issues Advisory Bulletin to Clarify Regulatory Requirements for Active and Abandoned Pipelines; New FAA Procedures; DOT and PHMSA; Van Ness Feldman LLP
Oct
3
2016
FERC Geomagnetic Disturbance Reliability Standard, NERC Reliability Standards: Electric Reliability Update - October 3, 2016 Van Ness Feldman LLP
 

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