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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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Jan
22
2012
Environmental Law Alert - EPA Proposed New MACT Rules for Industrial Boilers Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
21
2012
New National Biodefense Science Board members will advise HHS U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Jan
21
2012
Pioneering Technology to be Used at Cellulosic Biobutanol Refinery Varnum LLP
Jan
20
2012
Environmental Law Alert - EPA Proposes Changes to Waste Incineration Rules Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
19
2012
Air Turbulence Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jan
19
2012
Court Requires Reinstatement of Boiler and Incinerator MACT Rules ArentFox Schiff LLP
Jan
19
2012
Naval Base Kitsap Fails to Properly Monitor Fuel Tanks near Puget Sound for Leaks U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jan
19
2012
FERC Approves Settlement Resolving Electric Power Market Manipulation Investigation into North America Power Partners Officer Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jan
18
2012
As Electric Vehicles Take Charge, Costs Power Down U.S. Department of Energy
Jan
18
2012
FERC Clarifies Information Required in Cost and Revenue Studies in NGA Section 5 Investigations Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jan
18
2012
Consultation Describes State Aid for Third EU Carbon Emissions Trading Period McDermott Will & Emery
Jan
17
2012
Rebooted California Self-Generation Incentive Program Opens Opportunities for Distributed Generation McDermott Will & Emery
Jan
17
2012
Here We Go Again: Another Attempt at Recovery for Ratepayers Resulting from KeySpan-Morgan Stanley Swap Bracewell LLP
Jan
16
2012
CFTC Interim Rule Limits Futures and Swaps Positions; Challenge Filed, Delay Rejected McDermott Will & Emery
Jan
16
2012
Congress Passes New Bill Aimed at Pipeline Safety Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
16
2012
FERC Enforcement Priorities Unchanged for 2012 McDermott Will & Emery
Jan
16
2012
Clean Energy’s Environmental Problem: The Need for Planning and Consensus Among Unlikely Foes Williams Kastner
Jan
15
2012
Wyoming: Work at Your Own Risk Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Jan
15
2012
EC to Regulate Market Abuse in Wholesale Power and Natural Gas Transactions McDermott Will & Emery
Jan
14
2012
Top 12 Energy Issues for 2012 Bracewell LLP
Jan
14
2012
Michigan Riparian Rights: 2000 Baum Family Trust v Babel Varnum LLP
Jan
14
2012
Google Invests $100 Million in Oregon Wind Farm Williams Kastner
Jan
14
2012
Fee-Shifting Ruling Encourages Intervention in Clean Air Challenges Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jan
14
2012
Court Vacates EPA’s Stay of the Boiler MACT and CISWI Rules Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jan
14
2012
Settlement to Require Eaton Corporation to Address TCE Contamination at Vehicle Group Plant in Kearney, Neb. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jan
13
2012
DOL Notifies Workers of 17 Facilities Associated with Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act about Potential Eligibility under EEOICPA U.S. Department of Labor
Jan
13
2012
Oregon 2nd, Washington 6th in Nation in Promoting Clean Energy Williams Kastner
Jan
13
2012
The $24 Million Vapor Intrusion Remedy Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
 
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