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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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Jul
21
2016
Pipeline Safety Update: PHMSA Revises Proposed Information Collection on National Pipeline Mapping System, President Obama Signs the PIPES Act of 2016 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Aug
8
2016
Little-Noticed Provision in Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement's Well Control Rule May Have a Major Impact on Risk Reduction 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
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
Feb
22
2017
Pipeline Safety Update: February 2017 - Elaine Chao Confirmed as Secretary of Transportation; Mike Mulvaney Confirmed as OMB Director; PHMSA Withdraws from Federal Register Final Rule Amending Safety Regulations for Hazardous Liquid Pipelines Van Ness Feldman LLP
May
17
2023
Reducing Smog in Downwind States: EPA Finalizes "Good Neighbor Plan" Van Ness Feldman LLP
May
5
2017
Pipeline Safety Update: May 2017- PHMSA Announces Increased Maximum Federal Civil Penalties; FY 2017 Spending Bill Increases PHMSA Funding; PHMSA posts FAQs about underground natural gas storage regulations Van Ness Feldman LLP
May
24
2017
D.C. Circuit Upholds Conditional Certificates for Natural Gas Pipelines Van Ness Feldman LLP
Feb
3
2020
Pipeline Safety Update - Issue No. 154 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Jul
31
2017
Hydro Newsletter -July 31,2017: Lack of FERC Quorum Continues; Legislative Update; Fourth Circuit Holds That Licensees Need Not Maximize Recreation Development Van Ness Feldman LLP
Aug
8
2017
PHMSA Deputy Administrator; Rulemakings Update; Pipeline Safety Update- August 7, 2017 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Jan
10
2018
Ninth Circuit Creates Uncertainty Concerning Transmission ROE Adder for RTO Participation Van Ness Feldman LLP
Aug
24
2020
UPDATED: Army Corps Proposes to Reissue Nationwide Permits Two Years Ahead of Schedule Van Ness Feldman LLP
Dec
23
2020
Pipeline Safety Update - Issue No. 162 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Jan
16
2021
Army Corps Finalizes Certain Nationwide Permits Two Years Ahead of Schedule Van Ness Feldman LLP
May
24
2018
Electric Reliability Update - May 24, 2018 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Jan
23
2021
Biden Administration Announces Sweeping Slate of Administrative Actions Van Ness Feldman LLP
Aug
24
2018
WOTUS Rule Reinstated in 26 States After Court Enjoins Delay Van Ness Feldman LLP
Aug
31
2018
Hydro Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 9: August 31, 2018 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Dec
3
2018
Trade Update: Energy in Focus Van Ness Feldman LLP
Jun
4
2021
Hydro Newsletter - Volume 8, Issue 6 Van Ness Feldman LLP
May
11
2016
Pipeline Safety Update: House Energy and Commerce Committee Reports Pipeline Safety Reauthorization Bill, PHMSA Extends Deadline for Submitting Comments on Proposed Gas Rules 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
 

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