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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
27
2016
FERC Reliability Technical Conference, NERC Actual Costs Report, Cybersecurity and Grid Security: Electric Reliability Update Van Ness Feldman LLP
Jul
1
2021
Hydro Newsletter - Volume 8, Issue 7: Trump ESA Rule Rollback, Navajo Nation Clean Water Rule Lawsuit Stayed Van Ness Feldman LLP
Aug
4
2021
The Purposeful Tension Within the Doctrine of Beneficial Use Van Ness Feldman LLP
Aug
6
2021
Interior Department Moves Forward with Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Selections Van Ness Feldman LLP
Sep
29
2016
EPA Expands Tribal Authority to Administer Clean Water Act Programs on Reservations Van Ness Feldman LLP
Apr
5
2019
New Hazardous Waste Pharmaceutical Rule Imposes New Obligations on Health Care Providers Van Ness Feldman LLP
Oct
12
2016
PHMSA Releases Policy Regarding Civil Penalty Calculations for Pipeline Safety Enforcement Cases Van Ness Feldman LLP
May
21
2019
Pipeline Safety Update: Issue No. 149 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Jun
24
2019
EPA Finalizes Affordable Clean Energy Rule Van Ness Feldman LLP
Jun
28
2019
Pipeline Safety Update - Issue No. 150 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Nov
20
2023
Taking Stock of a Big Month for Methane Policy Van Ness Feldman LLP
Aug
12
2019
EPA Proposes Rule to Narrow, Streamline CWA Section 401 Review Van Ness Feldman LLP
Aug
27
2019
Federal Judge Limits the Reach of the WOTUS Rule Van Ness Feldman LLP
Sep
17
2019
Federal Agencies Repeal Obama-Era Clean Water Rule Van Ness Feldman LLP
Sep
24
2019
FERC Proposes Changes to PURPA Regulations to Increase State Flexibility, Modify the Mandatory Purchase Obligation, and Reform the "One-Mile Rule" Van Ness Feldman LLP
Mar
30
2017
Trump Order Sets Up Rollback of Obama Energy and Climate Action Van Ness Feldman LLP
Mar
20
2024
EPA Finalizes Groundbreaking Multipollutant Standards for Passenger Vehicles 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
Feb
3
2020
Pipeline Safety Update - Issue No. 154 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Jan
2
2018
Hydro Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 1 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Sep
22
2020
FERC Issues Order No. 2222 to Increase Participation of Distributed Energy Resource Aggregations in Organized Markets Van Ness Feldman LLP
Sep
25
2020
DOI Releases Proposal to Revise Supplemental Financial Assurance Requirements for Offshore Decommissioning Costs Van Ness Feldman LLP
Feb
27
2018
Electric Reliability Update - February 27, 2018 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Mar
5
2021
U.S. Supreme Court Issues Decision Clarifying Boundaries of FOIA's Deliberative Process Privilege Van Ness Feldman LLP
Jul
15
2021
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Passes Energy Infrastructure Act, Teeing Up Consideration of Bipartisan Infrastructure Package 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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