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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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May
20
2016
EPA Releases Proposed Renewable Fuel Volume Requirements Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
May
20
2016
Massachusetts High Court Rules Global Warming Solutions Act Mandates Annual, Declining Restrictions on GHG Emissions Greenberg Traurig, LLP
May
20
2016
UCR Provides More Detail On Biomass Based Fuel And Chemical Project That Received 1.3 Million Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
May
19
2016
Coming Down Pipeline: New Methane Emissions Limits ArentFox Schiff LLP
May
19
2016
EPA Intends to Promulgate Final Nanoscale Materials Rule in October 2016 Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
May
19
2016
Preparing for 2016 TSCA Chemical Data Reporting Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
May
19
2016
Selling Power to Texas Muni Just Got Easier (or at least more enforceable) Bracewell LLP
May
19
2016
CFTC Proposal Creates Jurisdictional Controversy and Uncertainty in RTO and ISO Markets Bracewell LLP
May
19
2016
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Report Update Highlights Major Infrastructure Investment Funding Gaps Mintz
May
18
2016
EPA Promulgates Significant New Use Rules for Functionalized Carbon Nano Tubes (Generic) Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
May
18
2016
EPA Finalizes Regulations Targeting Methane and Volatile Organic Compounds from Oil and Gas Operations Beveridge & Diamond PC
May
18
2016
Mine Accident Investigation Facts Not Subject to Attorney Privileges, ALJ Rules Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
18
2016
New York City to Impose Minimum Five-Cent Fee to Curb the Use of Plastic and Paper Bags Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
May
18
2016
Another Unexpected Fork in Road to Clean Power Plan ArentFox Schiff LLP
May
18
2016
New Hampshire Doubles Solar Net Metering Cap Foley & Lardner LLP
May
17
2016
DC Circuit Moves Directly to En Banc Review of Clean Power Plan Challenges Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
May
17
2016
CFTC Proposes Reversing Course, Granting Private Right of Action in Energy Market Manipulation McDermott Will & Emery
May
17
2016
Major U.S. Companies Launch Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance Mintz
May
17
2016
Renewable Energy Tax Credits: Recent IRS Notice Favorable to the Renewable Energy Industry Mintz
May
16
2016
EPA Takes Actions to Reduce Methane Emissions from Oil and Gas Sector Van Ness Feldman LLP
May
16
2016
Future Movement For House Energy and Water Appropriations; Senate To Review OCS Oil and Gas Leasing; PHSMA Extends Comment Period on Pipeline Safety Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
May
15
2016
EPA Releases First-Ever Standards to Cut Methane Emissions from the Oil and Gas Sector U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
May
14
2016
European Commission Gives Portugal Two Months To Address Issues With Biofuel Law Compliance Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
May
13
2016
IRS Updates Guidance on the Beginning of Construction Rule for Renewable Energy Production Tax Credits Bracewell LLP
May
13
2016
DOE Announces Project Development For Pilot And Demonstration Scale Manufacturing Of Biofuels, Bioproducts, And Biopower Funding Opportunity Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
May
13
2016
Biomass Research And Development Initiative Provides Seven Projects With Up To $10 Million In Funding Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
May
12
2016
Colorado’s State Water Plan Reflects Changing Attitudes Towards Western Water Management Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
May
12
2016
FERC Finds Problems in Enbridge Audit Bracewell LLP
 

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