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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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2016
Coal Ash Disposal – Coal Combustion Residuals in West Virginia Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Mar
7
2016
Liquid Natural Gas Exports Begin as NGOs Press Climate Change Challenges Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Mar
28
2016
Pennsylvania Superior Court confirms “Dual Purpose” Lease Not Severable Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
May
9
2016
Technical Guide for Addressing Petroleum Vapor Intrusion at Leaking Underground Storage Tank Sites Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Aug
5
2016
New Guidance Requires Federal Agencies to Consider GHG Emissions and Climate Change in their NEPA Reviews Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
May
17
2019
Wyoming: A Place for Energy and Persistence Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Jan
18
2017
USEPA Proposes Amendments to EPCRA Regarding Natural Gas Processing Facilities Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Jul
24
2019
PFAS Legislation Aims to Impact Clean Water Utilities Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Mar
30
2017
EPA Risk Management Plan Rule Delayed Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
May
12
2017
West Virginia Submits Clean Water Act §401 Water Quality Certification Requirements Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Dec
11
2019
Follow the Leader? Maine’s Strict Stance on PFAS and Biosolids Land Application Sets the Stage for Further State Regulation Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Jul
8
2014
What Does Regulation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions as Described by EPA in the “Tailoring Rule” have to do with the Clean Air Act? Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Jul
6
2017
Environmentalism and Financial Risk – The New Battlefront Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Jan
29
2020
Wyoming’s Oil and Gas Resources Summarized as we Start the New Decade Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Aug
8
2014
Sound Science and the Endangered Species Act: An Alaska District Court and the House of Representatives Want Better Science Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Sep
4
2014
FCPA-Like Enforcement in China: Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Sep
15
2014
West Virginia Aboveground Storage Tank Act – Interpretative Rule Regarding Initial Inspection, Certification and Spill Prevention Response Plan Requirements Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Dec
3
2014
Colorado Oil and Gas Association (COGA) Sues Broomfield Seeking to Invalidate its Hydraulic Fracturing Ban Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Feb
25
2015
Pennsylvania Superior Court Rules Against Surface Owner Gas Claim Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Jul
16
2015
Texas Supreme Court Says Mineral Owners Should Review Deeds Carefully for Reservations Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Jul
20
2015
Proposal to Revise Aluminum and Selenium Water Quality Criteria Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Sep
2
2015
Texas Court of Appeals Rules Anadarko Can Drill through Competitor’s Leasehold Estate Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Jan
7
2016
Sixth Circuit Hears Arguments Over Jurisdiction to Decide WOTUS Challenge Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Jan
21
2021
EPA Introduces Additional Action Items Under Its 2019 PFAS Action Plan Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Apr
5
2016
NGOs Seek to Block Pipeline Development Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
May
26
2023
Supreme Court Limits the Use of Federal Administrative Law Judges; Related FERC Cases Pending Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Jan
11
2017
Texas Supreme Court Clarifies Common Carrier Test re: Transportation Agreements Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Dec
20
2021
Feds Promise “More Stick Than Carrot” for Environmental Crimes Enforcement Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
 

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