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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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Sep
20
2017
Vapor Intrusion: Why Property Owners and Purchasers Really Need to Pay Attention Dickinson Wright PLLC
Sep
19
2017
Commission Significantly Reduces Scope of Proposed Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Rule Revisions Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Sep
19
2017
U.S. Department of Energy Releases “Staff Report to the Secretary on Electricity Markets and Reliability” Mintz
Sep
19
2017
EPA Requests Transfer of TSCA Framework Suit to Fourth Circuit Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Sep
18
2017
Senate EPW Committee to Hold Hearing on Nominations of EPA Officials Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Sep
18
2017
FDEP Issues Order to Restore Structural Damage Post Hurricane Bilzin Sumberg
Sep
18
2017
Auto 2.0 Is More Than Just About the Automobile – From Shuttles to Logistics and More
Sep
16
2017
EPA Irma Update U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
15
2017
The Week Ahead in the European Parliament – September 15, 2017 Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
15
2017
Ontario Announces $25.8 Million In Funding Available For Low Carbon Innovations Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Sep
15
2017
Indian Nations Law Update - September 2017 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Sep
15
2017
Hurricane Irma Client Alert: Tax Filing, Payment Deadlines Extended for Victims in Disaster Areas Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Sep
15
2017
DOE Announces $8.8 Million In Funding For Algae Technology Innovation Projects Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Sep
14
2017
EPA Issues Supporting Documents for FIFRA SAP Meeting on Continuing Development of Alternative High-Throughput Screens to Determine Endocrine Disruption Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Sep
14
2017
A Call to Focus on Strengthening Grid Resilience and Reliability: DOE Staff Report Offers Timely Insights on Fundamental Market Changes Bracewell LLP
Sep
14
2017
China Joins the Club of Nations Planning Fossil Fuel Car Bans
Sep
14
2017
RIVM Announces Model to Calculate Concentrations of Nanoparticles in the Environment Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Sep
14
2017
MSHA Reopens Rulemaking on Workplace Examination Standard and Proposes to Delay Effective Date Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
13
2017
Top International News in Chemical Policy and Regulation- September 2017: European Union Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Sep
13
2017
FERC Chair Names New General Counsel Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Sep
13
2017
Hurricane Harvey Alert: Addressing Environmental Releases and Obligations Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Sep
13
2017
FERC Extends Certain Filing Deadlines for Those Affected by Hurricanes Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Sep
13
2017
Pennsylvania Federal Court Vacates Jury Award, Orders New Trial in Tort Lawsuit Against Natural Gas Producer Beveridge & Diamond PC
Sep
13
2017
Enforcement of UK Waste Exemptions – No Longer the Light Touch? Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Sep
13
2017
Pennsylvania Federal Court Applies Expanded “Take-Home” Toxic Tort Liability Beveridge & Diamond PC
Sep
12
2017
Revised Data Requirements for China New Chemical Notification Released Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Sep
12
2017
Hurricane Recovery Client Alert: Establishing a Charitable Leave Donation Program Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Sep
11
2017
Office of Fossil Energy of the Department of Energy Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking That Will Automatically Authorize Certain Applications To Export Small Volumes of Natural Gas Greenberg Traurig, LLP
 

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