Circle of Blue

MARCH 6, 2023

March 7, 2023 Fresh is a biweekly newsletter from Circle of Blue that unpacks the biggest international, state, and local policy news stories facing the Great Lakes region today. Twenty-seven states — including Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin, all of which had no laws or regulations at all — received an ‘F’ grade.

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2023 Coastal Erosion Clean Water Act Climate Change 130

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2024

Information provided by the Department of Environmental Protection in response to a Right To Know request shows DEP took enforcement action against 14 conventional oil and gas well operators that resulted in collecting $422,365 in penalties and bond forfeitures in 2023. Read more here. Read more here (2017-2021). Read more here (2022).

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E2 Law Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

Brill , a member of GT’s Energy & Natural Resources Practice , was quoted in a Law360 article titled “California Legislation And Regulation To Watch In 2023.”. Click here to read the full Law360 article. subscription required).

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Regulations 2023 Natural Resources Government 52

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 13, 2022

This new regulation would apply to delivery vans, big rigs, box trucks, and buses. Regulate more tractor trucks, including the smaller fleets. and NOx emissions reductions from tractor trucks while still only regulating around 13 percent of California tractor fleets. This has two positives.

Electricity 246

Electricity Air Pollution Nitrogen Oxides 2030 246

PA Environment Daily

JULY 31, 2023

On July 28, the Northeast Pennsylvania Environmental Partners announced the 2023 Environmental Partnership, Thomas P. John has led numerous efforts that have had direct results in conserving natural resources in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Posted: July 31, 2023] PA Environment Digest 201 or email avitkoski@pecpa.org.

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2023 Recycling Natural Resources Conservation 98

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 20, 2023

21 [PaEN] -- The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources published notice in the January 21 PA Bulletin a new application period for the Community Conservation Partnerships Grant Program. Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations? The deadline for applications is April 5. All through its eNotice system.

Natural Resources 116

Natural Resources Natural Gas Regulations Environmental Protection 116

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

From June 2021 through May 2022 the price was five dollars per megawatt (MW) of electricity capacity provided per day ($/MW-day) for MISO’s midwestern states, but from June 2022 through May 2023 it jumped to $236/MW-day. It also estimated that about five gigawatts of resources left the market in the four years prior to 2022.

Electricity 263

Electricity Clean Energy Natural Resources 2022 263

PA Environment Daily

MAY 14, 2024

Information provided by the Department of Environmental Protection in response to a Right to Know request shows DEP took major enforcement actions against 26 shale gas drilling and pipeline companies in 2023, including imposing $2,290,849 in penalties for violations going back to 2018. Potter County; -- Seneca Resources Co. .:

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 29, 2022

A review of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control enforcement orders shows that these types of events are far too frequent. It is the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) responsibility to regulate chemical facilities appropriately. Outdated protections put communities at risk.

Carbon Monoxide 246

Carbon Monoxide Climate Change 2011 Regulations 246

PA Environment Daily

JULY 15, 2024

The PA Natural Heritage Program released its 2023 annual report highlighting new species discovery, the growing and widespread impacts of invasive species and the coming deadline for updating the State Wildlife Action Plan. Invasive Species "Invasive species and their impacts have become more prominent and widespread.

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2023 Conservation 2017 Natural Resources 103

Vermont Law

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Iowa Department of Natural Resources considered over half of Iowas lakes, reservoirs, rivers and streams impaired. The lax state regulations allow CAFOs to dump phosphorus into waterways, resulting in water quality issues such as cyanobacteria blooms in Lake Champlain.

Clean Water Act 40

Clean Water Act 2008 2013 Natural Resources 40

The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

A federal court enjoined that resolution on the basis that the parish does not have the authority to regulate CCUS operations. [2] That led to a local resolution in Livingston Parish calling for a moratorium on all CCUS projects in that parish. This blog will be updated as any new CCUS bills are filed.

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2023 Law Regulations Natural Resources 97

PA Environment Daily

MAY 19, 2023

Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations? . -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the May 20 PA Bulletin on changes to the list of companies certified to perform radon-related Activities. ( All through its eNotice system. Click Here to sign up.

Environmental Protection 109

Environmental Protection Natural Resources Regulations 2023 109

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

. -- The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources published notice in the February 4 PA Bulletin announcing the opening of the application period for ATV and Snowmobile Grants. Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations? All through its eNotice system. Click Here to sign up.

Environmental Protection 119

Environmental Protection Regulations Natural Resources 2023 119

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. 26 to Nov. 26 to Nov.

Air Pollution 95

Air Pollution Recycling Natural Gas Conservation 95

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

The assessment further identified rising health issues related to natural resource extractions [defined by the Health Department as oil and gas development ] and the health impacts resulting from climate change as two of the top five threats affecting health outcomes of Pennsylvanians. Of Health Awards $2.5 27 Released 1.1

Natural Resources 98

Natural Resources Natural Gas Climate Change Air Pollution 98

Legal Planet

JUNE 14, 2024

water rights administration is primarily the responsibility of state regulators, applying and enforcing state laws. The Bee reporters wrote that in fact, “farmers and other water users [across California] frequently ignore state drought regulations.” That’s because across the U.S., Download as PDF

Endangered Species Act 130

Endangered Species Act Law Politics Regulations 130

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 6004 ) -- The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources published notice in the September 23 PA Bulletin of final regulations making 82 changes to the Pennsylvania Native Wild Plant Classification List. Meetings -- September 27-- DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council meeting.

Environmental Protection 102

Environmental Protection Regulations Natural Resources Electricity 102

ESA

JULY 2, 2024

Natural Resources Defense Council (1984). For over 40 years, the application of the Chevron doctrine principle served the public interest well by deferring the interpretation of unclear laws passed by Congress to experts in federal agencies to create polices and regulations. Department of Commerce, No.

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Law Natural Resources 2024 Regulations 92

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 19, 2024

Grants -- The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources published notice in the January 20 PA Bulletin formally announcing the next application period for Community Conservation Partnership Grants is now open thru April 3. Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations? Read more here. Click Here to sign up.

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Environmental Protection Natural Resources Regulations Conservation 100

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The conference serves as a forum that brings together community watershed organizations, municipal officials, educators, students, scientists, technical experts, natural resource agency staff, industry representatives, and the public to discuss effective ways to improve and protect land and water resources throughout the greater Lehigh Valley.

Clean Water Act 117

Clean Water Act 2016 Natural Resources Regulations 117

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 25, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 5341 ) -- The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Wild Resource Conservation Program published notice in the August 26 PA Bulletin it will hold a hearing October 11 on grant applications submitted for FY 2023-24 funding. Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations?

Environmental Protection 98

Environmental Protection Regulations 2023 Cooling 98

Law and Environment

MARCH 17, 2023

On February 10, 2023, the Public Land Preservation Act (PLPA), Chapter 274 of the Acts of 2022 , ( M.G.L. Identify replacement land or an interest in land in comparable location that is of equal or greater natural resource value and acreage and monetary value, as determined by an independent appraisal.

Conservation 130

Conservation Natural Resources Law 2024 130

The Energy Law

OCTOBER 13, 2023

As of June 2023, 146 countries have ratified or adopted the International Maritime Organization’s (“IMO”) International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, 1992 (the “CLC”). The greater of $2,500 per gross ton or $21,521,300 CLC 92 ​Vessel Size 2023 Limit of Liability 3 ​ <5,000/GRT 4.51 <3,000/GRT 2.

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Natural Resources 2001 Law 2023 105

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 1, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Natural Gas 105

Natural Gas Politics Natural Resources 2024 105

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 5, 2024

Read more here. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the January 6 PA Bulletin it is now accepting applications for 2023 reimbursement for the Municipal and Hazardous Waste Host Municipality Inspectors Program. Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations? The deadline to apply is April 30.

Environmental Protection 100

Environmental Protection Recycling Regulations 2024 100

E2 Law Blog

JULY 13, 2023

On June 14, 2023, the IRS released proposed and temporary regulations and additional guidance describing rules for eligible taxpayers to benefit from clean energy projects through selling any of the 11 eligible U.S. The proposed and temporary regulations were published to the Federal Register on June 21, 2023.

Clean Energy 52

Clean Energy Regulations 2023 Natural Resources 52

E2 Law Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

The Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations on May 31, 2023, for the Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program under Section 48(e) of the Internal Revenue Code. The proposed regulations provide more details on the procedures and criteria of the application process for entities to be able to receive increased U.S.

Regulations 52

Regulations 2023 Natural Resources Renewable Energy 52

E2 Law Blog

JULY 13, 2023

On June 14, 2023, the IRS released proposed and temporary regulations and additional guidance describing rules for applicable taxpayers to benefit from clean energy projects through electing to receive direct payment for the amount of the 12 applicable U.S. federal income tax credits. Continue reading the full GT Alert.

Clean Energy 52

Clean Energy Regulations 2023 Natural Resources 52

E2 Law Blog

JUNE 2, 2023

The Chambers USA 2023 Guide recognized the Environmental Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP on its nationwide list of the top 32 environment practices in the country. Firmwide, more than 275 attorneys were recognized in the 2023 USA Guide in more than 65 of the firm’s practices areas across 28 regions.

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2023 Natural Resources Law Renewable Energy 52

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

formal notice ) Grants -- The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources published notice in the February 3 PA Bulletin announcing the opening of a new grant round for ATV/Snowmobile Project Grants. Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations? Contact Laura Chambers at lchambers@pa.gov or 717-772-5158.

Nitrogen Oxides 100

Nitrogen Oxides Environmental Protection Ozone Regulations 100

The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

On September 8, 2023, EPA and the U.S. The final rule revises the agency regulations in light of the U.S. In line with the Sackett holding, the final rule removes the “significant nexus standard” for wetlands from the agency regulations and amends the definition of “adjacent.”Prior

Natural Resources 98

Natural Resources Regulations Clean Water Act 2023 98

E2 Law Blog

JULY 3, 2023

and Latin America offices from the Environmental Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP are recognized in The Legal 500 United States 2023 Guide and The Legal 500 Latin America 2023 Guide. Brill Industry Focus > Energy > Energy Regulation: Oil and Gas Orange County Diedre A. Thirty attorneys in 13 U.S.

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2023 Natural Resources Law Regulations 52

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 27, 2023

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

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Endangered Species Act Natural Gas Electricity Politics 104

PA Environment Daily

JULY 23, 2024

As a member of the 2023-2024 Young Ambassador Program with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful , Michelena led her fellow Scranton Prep students in volunteer events with a focus on environmental issues. Michelena has demonstrated exceptional motivation and passion for conservation.

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2024 Conservation Natural Resources Environmental Protection 105

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 18, 2023

Natural Gas Drops 7% To 3-Week Low On Milder Weather Forecasts PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- Scranton Times Editorial: PA Lawmakers Prove Bigger Isn’t Better -- PA Gaming Control Board Reports February Gaming Revenue Up 22% Over Feb.

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2023 Cooling 108

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 19, 2023

The Marcellus Shale Coalition challenged DEP’s 2016 regulations setting environmental and safety standards for unconventional shale gas drilling saying the Oil and Gas Act (Act 13) did not authorize DEP to further define public resource agencies and public resources and the regulations contained a potentially overly broad definition of playgrounds.

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Natural Gas Regulations 2016 2020 98