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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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Dec
4
2015
Highway Bill Adds New Security Measures to Federal Power Act Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Apr
6
2012
FERC Upholds Postage Stamp Cost Allocation Methodology Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jan
4
2016
SEC Reproposes Rules for Resource Extraction Issuers Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jan
15
2016
Groundbreaking Rule Encourages Gulf Coast Offshore Aquaculture Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Feb
22
2016
Iran Secondary Sanctions Relaxation: Effect on Shipping and Related Activities Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Oct
19
2012
New York Publishes MTA Payroll Tax Protective Refund Claim Procedures Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
May
27
2016
Emergency Energy Storage Solicitation: California Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Dec
29
2012
EPA Tightens Air Quality Standards for Fine Particles Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Dec
10
2016
FERC’s New Rules to Protect CEII—Will They Make a Difference? Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
May
22
2014
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Amends Open-Access Requirements for Interconnection Facilities Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
May
27
2014
Nonbinding Letters of Intent: Actions Speak Louder Than Words, Texas Court Finds Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jan
21
2012
New National Biodefense Science Board members will advise HHS U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Sep
21
2022
EPA to Assist Hurricane Fiona Response U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
24
2022
EPA Launches New National Office Dedicated to Advancing Environmental Justice and Civil Rights U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Apr
13
2015
EPA Releases New Website Enabling the Public to Track Compliance Status of Public Water Systems U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Nov
27
2022
Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Funding for Nationwide Brownfields Technical Assistance and Research Grants and Technical Assistance to Brownfields Providers U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
5
2022
EPA begins oversight of General Mills/Henkel Corp. Superfund site in Minneapolis; will host Superfund training and open house on Wednesday, December 14 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
12
2022
$10.3 Million in Grants Awarded to Improve the Health of Long Island Sound U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Mar
10
2012
EPA Issues 2011 Fuel Economy Trends Report/Fuel economy edges to record high as carbon pollution levels drop to new low U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Apr
26
2012
Hess Corporation to Install $45 Million In Pollution Controls and Pay $850,000 Penalty to Resolve Clean Air Act Violations at New Jersey Refinery U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jul
4
2012
EPA Greenhouse Gas Permitting Requirements Maintain Focus on Largest Emitters/Steps to streamline process will ease burden on state and local permitting authorities U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jul
18
2012
US and Tennessee Announce Clean Water Act Agreement With the City Of Chattanooga U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jul
23
2012
EPA to Review Technical Information on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for New Power Plants U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jan
8
2013
EPA Releases First Set of Draft Risk Assessments Under Existing Chemicals Work Plan Effort U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
28
2018
EPA Releases Proposal to Revise MATS Supplemental Cost Finding and “Risk and Technology Review” U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Feb
25
2013
Rodney Hailey Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Prison for Selling $9 Million in Fraudulent Renewable Fuel Credits / Owner of “Clean Green Fuel” falsely claimed his company produced 23 million gallons of renewable fuel U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Apr
21
2013
Three Boston-area Businesses Recognized by EPA for Green Power Purchases U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Mar
29
2014
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Grants Available to Improve the Environment and Public Health in New England Communities U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
 

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