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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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Aug
9
2015
EPA Proposes Stronger Standards for People Applying the Pesticides with the Greatest Risk U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Mar
11
2018
EPA Awards $8.7 Million to Clean Up More Than 450 School Buses in 32 States U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jun
4
2011
EPA Funds 10 Small Businesses to Develop Environmental Technologies U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Oct
21
2011
EPA Awards $50 Million for Clean Diesel Projects /Reducing diesel emissions helps decrease asthma attacks and premature deaths U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Mar
17
2012
Poisoning is a Major Cause of Death from Injury in the U.S. / US Government raising awareness of accidental exposures during National Poison Prevention Week U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Apr
25
2012
EPA Releases Innovative Mapping Tool to Improve Environmental Reviews and Planning / NEPAssist part of CEQ initiative to increase efficiency and effectiveness of environmental reviews U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jul
22
2012
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Receives $150,000 Grant for Environmental Education U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
13
2012
United States and Canada Sign Amended Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
22
2012
EPA Adds 12 Hazardous Waste Sites to Superfund’s National Priorities List / Eight Other Sites Proposed To Be Added U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
29
2012
BP Products North America to Improve Spill Response Preparedness at Oil Terminals Nationwide 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
Nov
6
2012
Behlen Manufacturing Company to Pay $59,996 Civil Penalty for Hazardous Waste Violations in Columbus, Neb. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jun
26
2016
United States Settles with Trader Joe's to Reduce Ozone-Depleting and Greenhouse Gas Emissions at Stores Nationwide U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jan
11
2017
Volkswagen Agrees to Plead Guilty, Pay $4.3 Billion in Criminal and Civil Penalties U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Apr
19
2014
Shawnee, OK, JCPenney Store Places Sixth in EPA’s National Energy Star Competition - Environmental Protection Agency U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
21
2022
EPA to Assist Hurricane Fiona Response U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
26
2014
EPA Announces First National Regulations to Safeguard Disposal of Coal Ash 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
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
Aug
10
2015
The Final Clean Power Plan: More Ambitious, More Achievable for States U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
23
2011
EPA Issues First National Standards for Mercury Pollution from Power Plants U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jan
14
2012
Settlement to Require Eaton Corporation to Address TCE Contamination at Vehicle Group Plant in Kearney, Neb. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jun
15
2018
EPA and Army Take Next Step in Joint Efforts to Redefine “Waters of the United States” U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Mar
4
2012
One Individual and 20 Organizations Receive Inaugural Climate Leadership Awards U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
6
2018
EPA Releases Interactive Sector Snapshots of Industry Environmental and Economic Performance U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jul
2
2012
EPA Proposes Updates and Deadline Extension for 2010 Cement Standards U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
 

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