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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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Apr
8
2015
Federal Hydraulic Fracturing Rule Issued; Criticized by NGOs and Challenged by Industry and States Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Jun
23
2015
Texas Supreme Court Decision in Compression Cost Case Focuses on Express Contract Language Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Aug
18
2015
Clean Water Act – Jurisdictional Decisions Are Now in Murky Water Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Aug
21
2015
Ohio Secretary of State Determines That Local Ballot Initiatives Against Oil and Gas Development and Exploration-Related Waste Disposal Will Not Be on Ballot; Citizens’ Groups Appeal Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Nov
6
2015
EPA to Require TRI Reporting from Natural Gas Processing Facilities Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Feb
22
2016
EPA Ordered to Promulgate Hazardous Substance Spill Prevention Regulations Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Jun
8
2016
U.S. Supreme Court Speaks to Clean Water Act and Agency Implementation Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Jun
30
2016
EPA Finalizes Zero Discharge Rule for Hydraulic Fracturing Wastewater Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
May
24
2019
Another Oil Glut Feared? Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Jun
13
2019
Potential Oversupply and Slower Demand: Will OPEC Extend Production Cuts? Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Jul
10
2019
Revision to Wyoming’s APD Rules: Proposal for Wyoming’s First to File Rule to Expire in 2 Years Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Aug
15
2019
EPA Proposes Changes to The Section 401 Water Quality Certification Process Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Mar
6
2017
EPA Withdraws ICR Related to Oil and Gas Industry and Methane Emissions Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Apr
12
2017
What EPA Regulation Do You See as Warranting Repeal, Replacement, or Modification? Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Jan
9
2020
Sustainability: Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Jun
1
2017
West Virginia Supreme Court Rules NPRI Owners Need Not Consent to Pool Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Jul
9
2014
EPA Attempts to Expand its Reach and Re-Define Waters of the United States Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Aug
6
2014
Iraq Fails To Seize Kurdish Crude Oil Bound for Texas Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Aug
11
2014
The House of Representatives Passes Legislation to Modify the Endangered Species Act to Require Transparency in the Listing Process Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Mar
23
2020
U.S. DOE to Purchase Crude from Small to Midsize Producers Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Sep
23
2014
New Studies Find Hydraulic Fracturing Not a Risk to Groundwater Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Jan
16
2015
Pennsylvania Court Rejects Challenges to State Gas Leases Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Dec
5
2017
Pennsylvania DEP Issues New Permits Aimed to Further Regulate Methane Emissions from the Natural Gas Industry Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Feb
23
2015
Senate Bill 280 Making Well Work Permits Transferrable Passes West Virginia Legislature Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Feb
25
2015
Texas Court Declines to Address Trespass Issue in Wastewater Migration Case Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Dec
1
2022
Pennsylvania Adds New Royalty Payment Reporting Requirements and Deadlines for Unconventional Oil and Gas Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Aug
21
2020
EPA Finalizes New Rule and Rolls Back Existing Rules Regarding Methane Emissions in the Oil and Gas Industry Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Jun
4
2015
Fayette County Commission Amends Code to Require Local Approval for UIC Wells - West Virginia Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
 

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