Smith Enviorment

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Continuing a ten-year pattern, the legislature amended state stormwater law to further limit state and local government stormwater control requirements. 1) Density exception for two local government jurisdictions. Constitution prohibiting “local acts” related to public health. See: House Bill 600, Sec.

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Circle of Blue

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Our analysis looked at drought responses within the upper Klamath Basin—an 8,000-square-mile ecological region that encompasses most of Klamath County and parts of northern California—and drew from interviews from dozens of sources, including scientists, agricultural groups, tribal representatives, conservation experts, and government officials.

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Legal Planet

JULY 27, 2024

Last week, Senator Manchin unveiled his latest permitting bill , negotiated with Senator Barrasso and set to be marked up by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on Wednesday. Another aspect of the statute of limitations provision would sew confusion and inadvertently lead to increased and unnecessary litigation.

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The Energy Law Blog

JULY 21, 2016

In 2010, under the Endangered Species Act (“ESA”), the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (“the FWS”) designated 6,477 acres in Mississippi and Louisiana as “critical habitat” for the Rana sevosa or the dusky gopher frog. Tammany Parish.

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MARCH 2, 2016

the CECIL Act. which includes an amendment to the Endangered Species Act and a government-funded study on the pros and cons of trophy hunting. Candidate Species. The purpose of the amendment is to change which species the importation and exportation provision of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) protects.

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Environmental Science

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Environmental law, or sometimes known as environmental and natural resources law, is a term used to explain regulations, statutes, local, national and international legislation, and treaties designed to protect the environment from damage and to explain the legal consequences of such damage towards governments or private entities or individuals (1).

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Law Columbia

JULY 6, 2017

The federal government argued that denial of the motion to dismiss was based on clear error and that mandamus was warranted to confine the district court to the lawful exercise of its jurisdiction. Natural Resources Defense Council v. verdict June 7, 2017; sentencing June 23, 2017). NEW CASES, MOTIONS, AND NOTICES. Pruitt , No.

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ESA

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Senate committee holds hearing for the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act. California, Arizona, Nevada and the federal government reach agreement to reduce water consumption in the Colorado River basin. A draft of IPBES’ thematic assessment of invasive alien species and their control is open for review. Executive Branch.

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Washington Nature

JANUARY 13, 2022

Sign in Pro for salmon recovery The Lorraine Loomis Act ( HB 1838 ) is in the House Natural Resources Committee. We’re also obligated under the federal Endangered Species Act and through treaties with sovereign tribal nations, not only to make salmon recovery a priority, but to succeed in these efforts.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2014

has prompted concerns that it will stifle the compensatory mitigation practices of environmental and natural resources permitting agencies. In both cases the Court emphasized that the government bears the burden of proving its exaction satisfies the standards. Summary: The Supreme Court’s recent exactions decision in.

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Legal Planet

JANUARY 30, 2023

In the previous three years, Congress had passed NEPA, the Clean Air Act, and the Clean Water Act. Continuing the legislative wave, 1973 saw the passage of the Endangered Species Act (ESA. The case is one of dozens titled Natural Resource Defense Council v. We cannot accept that conclusion.”

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Enviromental Defense

MAY 31, 2022

For the past four years, Ontarians have witnessed an unremitting attack on the many of the laws which protect the province’s natural heritage. . Will your party strengthen Ontario’s Endangered Species Act and restore a science-base approach to species recovery, including mandatory habitat protection?

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Legal Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Does anyone really imagine that this project’s greenhouse gas emissions would not adversely affect the habitat of polar bears, or other ice-dependent listed species? That blinkering is more a symptom of weak political will than of weak law. And there will certainly be more litigation.

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Law Columbia

MARCH 6, 2018

The court held that federal common law necessarily governed the nuisance claims because “[a] patchwork of fifty different answers to the same fundamental global issue would be unworkable” and “the extent of any judicial relief should be uniform across our nation.” Connecticut ) and Ninth Circuit ( Native Village of Kivalina v.

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MAY 8, 2020

As a threshold matter, the court found that Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and one of the state petitioners (New York) each had standing based on potential injuries from climate change which were caused in part by HFC emissions and which would be redressed by restrictions on such emissions. Wheeler , No. 18-1172 (D.C.

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Law Columbia

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

In addition, the court found that BLM acted contrary to law by failing to consider a statutory directive to give “maximum protection” to surface values in the Teshekpuk Lake Special Area. The Ninth Circuit said the new issuance of NWP 12 rendered the appeals moot and ordered the district court to dismiss the underlying claim. Rhode Island v.

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ESA

AUGUST 30, 2021

An internal House Natural Resources Committee document obtained by E&E News shows that the committee intends to spend $3 billion on the Civilian Climate Corps, $120 million for the NOAA Civilian Conservation Corps and $500 million for the Tribal Civilian Conservation Corps. The House also expects to pass the Senate’s $1.2

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Law Columbia

MAY 7, 2021

The plaintiffs asserted Endangered Species Act claims, focusing on the federal agencies’ consideration of impacts on grizzly bears and bull trout; the plaintiffs alleged that bull trout are “particularly vulnerable” to climate change because they require cold water to spawn and rear. Anne Arundel County v. BP p.l.c. ,

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ESA

MARCH 20, 2023

Across administrations, the President’s Budget Request is typically viewed as a “wishlist” and allows the administration to demonstrate its priorities and vision for the federal government. How can we ensure strong collaboration with users and incorporate diverse ways of knowing nature? The comment period ends March 31, 2023.

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ESA

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Senate Energy and Natural Resource Committee leaders introduce legislation to reauthorize the Department of Energy Office of Science. Wisconsin Natural Resources Board approves new PFAS standards. Appropriations: Congress approved a measure to keep the government open through March 11. In this issue: Congress.

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ESA

MAY 4, 2023

Congress Legislative updates: Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and House Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-MO) reintroduced the Save Our Sequoias Act ( R. Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA – Request for Nominations to the Task Force on Agricultural Air Quality Research.

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MAY 9, 2022

initiative to establish Natural Capital Accounts and Secretary Deb Haaland about the first ever National Nature Assessment. These announcements are the start of a renewed commitment to and increased ambition on nature and people across the federal government. Martin Heinrich introduced legislation ( H.R. 7580 & S.

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Law Columbia

AUGUST 4, 2021

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed judgment in favor of the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on claims that the Department violated the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) by failing to consider environmental impacts of certain immigration programs and policies. Mayorkas , No. 20-55777 (9th Cir. July 19, 2021).

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APRIL 11, 2022

But there has been “no sign” that China’s government intends to shift the country’s policy, said Byford Tsang, a senior policy adviser with the E3G think tank. Failure to act means tough choices in the future. “The Governments need to help people cut consumption. Capturing carbon is a must.

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ESA

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Congress working to pass spending deal before government funding expires Dec. Countries also produced a framework for an international carbon market, which would allow corporations to buy carbon offsets from governments. The federal government is currently operating under a continuing resolution, which expires Dec.

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ESA

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

House passes measure keeping the government open through March 11. Glenn Youngkin (R)’s nomination of former EPA administrator to natural resources post. The government could save money through a new approach and put the funds toward forest restoration, the sponsors said. Executive Branch. International.

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ESA

JUNE 14, 2021

US Fish and Wildlife Service reverses Endangered Species Act rules. In addition, the agency expects to propose an updated rule governing the venting and flaring of methane pollution from onshore oil and gas leases in October but did not estimate when it would finish work on that regulation. Executive Branch.

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ESA

OCTOBER 25, 2021

California lists leatherback sea turtles as endangered. White House Office of Science and Technology seeks input about how the federal government can advance equity in science and technology. Scientific Community. Federal Register opportunities. ESA and COP26. More News: FY22 Budget Outlook: National Science Foundation – FYI.

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ESA

MARCH 14, 2022

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee advances nomination of Asmeret Asefaw Berhe to lead Department of Energy’s Office of Science. The government has been operating under a series of stop-gap measures since October 2021 and Congress has not passed a full-year budget since December 2020. ESA Stands with Ukraine.

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ESA

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Fish and Wildlife Service receives $180 million for developing and carrying out Endangered Species Act recovery plans and a combined $19.4 Department of Agriculture undersecretary for farm production and conservation, overseeing the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Farm Service Agency and the Risk Management Agency.

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ESA

AUGUST 1, 2022

Senate Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Richard Shelby (R-AL) said that is likely that the government will have to operate on a continuing resolution when fiscal year 2023 starts on October 1, 2022. This includes a $35 million increase for the Ecological Services for Endangered Species Act activities.

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ESA

MARCH 6, 2023

Congress House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee votes to nullify Clean Water Act rule using the Congressional Review Act. Executive Branch USFWS proposes listing two populations of California spotted owl under the Endangered Species Act. States Washington state holds carbon allowance auction.

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ESA

JANUARY 31, 2022

Lawmakers have submitted over 500 amendments to the America COMPETES Act. Conservation: The House Natural Resources Committee approved the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (H.R. The Senate companion bill funds the program through penalties paid for natural resources and environmental violations.

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ESA

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Congress passes stopgap measure to fund the government through Feb. Appropriations: The House of Representatives and the Senate voted to pass a stop-gap funding measure to keep the government funded through Feb. 18, 2022, averting a government shutdown. million acres from the species’ critical habitat. Executive Branch.

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DECEMBER 5, 2022

5345 ) in the House of Representatives, which passed the House Natural Resources Committee last month. The Office of Science and Technology Policy and the Council on Environmental Quality announced government-wide guidance for agencies to recognize and include Indigenous Knowledge in research, policy and decision-making.

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JULY 26, 2021

Still, Congressional leaders say that it is likely that Congress will pass a temporary stop-gap measure to buy more time for funding negotiations and avert a government shutdown when the new fiscal year starts on October 1, 2021. ESA has supported the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act in the previous session of Congress. million acres.

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ESA

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

House passes stop-gap federal government funding measure, fate in the Senate remains unclear. Fish and Wildlife Service to reconsider 2019 decision to not list Joshua Trees under the Endangered Species Act. bill for natural disaster response, recovery and resiliency. Executive Branch. Judge orders U.S.

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