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. This regulatory scheme could be undercut unless the intrastate activity is regulated.

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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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DECEMBER 14, 2023

The new provision limits dredging moratoria unless the restriction on dredging activity is required under the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, or other applicable federal law. House Bill 600, Sec. Wetlands Limit state water quality protection of wetlands.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2021

As domestic wells dried up this year, the emergency reignited passionate debates among residents over how to best protect the region’s limited natural resources. As domestic wells dried up this year, the emergency reignited passionate debates among residents over how to best protect the region’s limited natural resources.

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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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Law Columbia

JULY 6, 2017

Circuit concluded that EPA had acted arbitrarily and capriciously in determining that the four elements of the regulations that had been stayed met these requirements. Environmental Groups Challenged Delay in Enforcement of Landfill Methane Regulations. verdict June 7, 2017; sentencing June 23, 2017).

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DECEMBER 20, 2021

2773 ) is that the Senate bill funds the program through penalties paid for natural resources and environmental violations while the House bill does not specify a funding source. Previous versions of the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act funded conservation through royalties paid to the federal government for mineral extraction.

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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. into previously uncharted territory—compensatory ecological mitigation conditions of environmental and natural resources permits, such as occurs in the. The form of. 825 (1987).

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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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MARCH 6, 2018

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court decision that vacated the listing of the Arctic ringed seal as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Federal Court Dismissed Challenge to Executive Order on Reducing Regulation. Ninth Circuit Reinstated Listing of Arctic Ringed Seals as Threatened.

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Columbia Climate Law

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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SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Circuit found that FERC failed to address the significance of a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulation that the petitioners argued required use of the social cost of carbon or another methodology to assess the impacts of the projects’ greenhouse gas emissions. The states appealed the dismissal of the case. Missouri 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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Environment, Law, and History

MAY 6, 2022

The turning point in the book is the winter of 1971 and 1972 where Nixon began to express serious concern that he would soon face major backlash from pro-industry voters if he continued to support stiff environmental regulations. “I I have an uneasy feeling that perhaps we are doing too much,” he wrote his chief of staff, H.

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MARCH 20, 2023

Before the formal announcement, the Biden administration also announced that it will draft new regulations protecting around 13 million acres of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska and withdraw 2.8 USDA NRCS – Proposed Revisions to the National Handbook of Conservation Practices for the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

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MAY 7, 2021

Circuit’s January opinion vacating EPA’s repeal and replacement of the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan regulations for controlling carbon emissions from existing power plants. Circuit erred by “untethering” Section 111(d) standards from the existing source being regulated. Supreme Court seeking review of the D.C.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 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.

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ESA

APRIL 25, 2022

White House repeals Trump-era National Environmental Policy Act regulations. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee : The Senate will hold a confirmation hearing for President Biden’s nominee to be the U.S. Judge rules DNR lacks authority to regulate PFAS – Wisconsin Examiner. Executive Branch.

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ESA

MAY 4, 2023

Sound ecological science data clearly shows the vital role of wetlands for nature and to also protect human health and property. Planning requires the expertise of ecologists, landscape architects, environmental planners, and environmental engineers, and can be incentivized by local regulations. Not Everyone Is on Board. –

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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. The bill is the Senate companion to the House’s Department of Energy Office of Science for the Future Act ( H.R.

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MAY 9, 2022

Mining: House Natural Resources Committee Chair Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) and Sen. House Natural Resources Committee: The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing about wildlife disease surveillance and preventing future pandemics. Martin Heinrich introduced legislation ( H.R. 7580 & S.

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JULY 18, 2022

Court strikes down Trump administration Endangered Species Act regulations. IPBES releases reports about valuing nature and the use of wild species. House Natural Resources Committee: The full committee voted to advance a bill ( H.R. These 2019 regulations allowed the U.S.

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JUNE 14, 2021

US Fish and Wildlife Service reverses Endangered Species Act rules. For the time being, no regulation is on the books, and extended delay might prompt legal action from environmentalists. Senate holds confirmation hearing for Bureau of Land Management director nominee. Executive Branch. International.

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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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FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Glenn Youngkin (R)’s nomination of former EPA administrator to natural resources post. The policy should remain in place, the resolution says, until the Forest Service drafts and completes new regulations that would establish a revised wildfire strategy. Judge restores protections for gray wolves. International. 25-28, Mar.

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ESA

APRIL 11, 2022

USFWS issues rare emergency rule listing the Dixie Valley toad as an endangered species. Supreme Court reinstates Trump administration Clean Water Act regulation. The House Natural Resources Committee held a hearing for that bill, along with another fishery management bill from Young ( H.R. Executive Branch.

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ESA

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Lucas has said his focus as chair will be oversight of the implementation of the Chips and Science Act that sets funding levels for NSF among other provisions in the bill. House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-AR) will take over as the chair of the committee. Geological Survey, the U.S. 15, 2022. .

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OCTOBER 25, 2021

Perciasepe said the administration would likely include efforts to expand natural carbon sinks, the next generation of regulations for vehicle emissions, and the likelihood of new clean energy and electric vehicle tax credits. EPA – Proposed Stipulated Partial Settlement Agreement, Endangered Species Act Claims.

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MAY 31, 2023

In this issue: Supreme Court dramatically shrinks Clean Water Act’s reach Biden administration must now rework recent Clean Water Act regulations. Congress House Natural Resources Committee passes Save Our Sequoias Act and legislation to allow mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

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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 The Biden administration moved Thursday to formally repeal the Trump administration’s controversial rule that vastly restricted the scope of Clean Water Act protections. or WOTUS. “In

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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. Nominations : The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted to advance the nomination of Asmeret Asefaw Berhe to lead the Department of Energy’s Office of Science.

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ESA

AUGUST 1, 2022

This includes a $35 million increase for the Ecological Services for Endangered Species Act activities. 7025 ), sponsored by House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Raul Grijalva (D-AZ), that aims to stop U.S. Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-AZ) is a co-sponsor.

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ESA

MARCH 6, 2023

Executive Branch USFWS proposes listing two populations of California spotted owl under the Endangered Species Act. International United Nations report cautions against solar radiation management and calls for international regulations for the use of this technology. 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

The House Natural Resource Committee held a hearing for the House version of this bill ( H.R. Cliff Bentz (R-OR) introduced the Northern Spotted Owl Habitat Improvement Act ( H.R. million acres from the species’ critical habitat. Maryland AG Sues Monsanto, Alleges Harm to Natural Resources – Associated Press.

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DECEMBER 5, 2022

5345 ) in the House of Representatives, which passed the House Natural Resources Committee last month. USFWS: Citing the impacts of white-nose syndrome on the species, the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) finalized a rule listing the northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) as an endangered species.

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JULY 26, 2021

Nominations: The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted 10-10 to advance Tracy Stone-Manning’s nomination to the full Senate. ESA has supported the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act in the previous session of Congress. Huffman is a senior member of the House Natural Resources Committee. million acres.

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