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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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Nov
3
2016
National Nanotechnology Coordination Office Announces 2016 NNI Strategic Plan Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Nov
3
2016
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Adopts Changes to Affirmative Defense Rule in Response to EPA SIP Call Bracewell LLP
Nov
3
2016
Brexit and the EU’s Reaction, Tech and Digital Single Market Policies, Communication and Media Policies: EU Policy Update Covington & Burling LLP
Nov
3
2016
U.S. Election Forecast on Congressional Leadership Changes Mintz
Nov
3
2016
EPA Revises Hazardous Waste Import-Export Rules Beveridge & Diamond PC
Nov
2
2016
Army Corps Issues Regulatory Guidance Letter on Jurisdictional Determinations Bracewell LLP
Nov
2
2016
EPA Announces Timeline for Vessel General Permit 3.0 K&L Gates
Nov
1
2016
California Releases New Prop 65 Warning Regulations ArentFox Schiff LLP
Nov
1
2016
Trends and Tips – Tax Equity for Mid-Market Energy Projects Mintz
Nov
1
2016
One Year Later: Clean Power Plan Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Nov
1
2016
EPA Reopens Comment Period for TSCA SNU Regulations Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Nov
1
2016
Protecting Lenders from Environmental Liability for Foreclosed Properties Murtha Cullina
Nov
1
2016
European Chemicals Agency Committee Adopts First Opinion Approving Nano Biocide Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Nov
1
2016
CEQ’s Recommendations to Quantify GHGs and Environmental Submission Requirements for FCNs Keller and Heckman LLP
Oct
31
2016
ALTA Leasehold Endorsement—One Size Does Not Fit All Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Oct
31
2016
Hydro Newsletter: U.S. Finalizes Columbia River Treaty Renegotiation Parameters; U.S. Forest Service Proposes Clarification to Land Management Planning Rules; DOE Introduces RAPID Toolkit Van Ness Feldman LLP
Oct
31
2016
EU Reaction to ICAO ’s Agreement on Aviation Emissions Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
30
2016
EPA Announces First ONE Future Commitments Under Methane Challenge Program U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Oct
28
2016
EPA Proposes SNUR for Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes (Generic) Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Oct
28
2016
EPA’s Biogenic Carbon Emissions Panel Discusses SAB Comments On Draft Framework For Assessing Biogenic CO2 Emissions from Stationary Sources Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Oct
28
2016
Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) Announces Recipients Of £3 Million In Funding For Synthetic Biology Projects Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Oct
28
2016
Use Of Long-Term Climate Projections For Bearded Seal Listing Not Necessarily A Bellwether For Endangered Species Act Decisions Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
28
2016
Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) Writes Open Letter To Congress Encouraging Multi-Year Extension Of Biofuel Incentives Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Oct
28
2016
Electric Reliability Update-October 28, 2016: FERC Approves NERC 2017 Business Plans and Budgets; Annual Grid Security Conference Highlights Best Practices; DHS Officials Warn Utilities of Potential Cyberthreat Van Ness Feldman LLP
Oct
28
2016
Higher Department of Transportation Penalties in the Pipeline Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
27
2016
EPA Must Examine Effects of Clean Air Act Regulations on Jobs ArentFox Schiff LLP
Oct
27
2016
Shale Oil And Gas in Mexico: On the Market in 2017? Hunton Andrews Kurth
Oct
26
2016
Companies Tap Into Battery Power to Cut Energy Bills Mintz
 

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