E2 Law Blog

JULY 2, 2021

Sixteen attorneys from the Energy & Natural Resources Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP are recognized in The Legal 500 United States 2021 Guide.

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The Energy Law Blog

MARCH 28, 2022

Both categories are regulated by the Office of Conservation within the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. The pertinent regulations are in Statewide Order No. The State regulations that will govern Class VI wells once primacy is achieved are in Statewide Order No. 1, issue 1, sagetech.org.

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Environment, Law, and History

OCTOBER 6, 2020

A recurring theme in scholarship on environmental regulation is the roots of the American approach to environmental regulation , and to what extent this approach is exceptional. American colonies ensured broad private rights to use land and natural resources for profit.

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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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PA Environment Daily

JULY 27, 2021

By Amy Mall, Natural Resources Defense Council This article first appeared on the NRDC Blog July 21, 2021 -- The U.S. And this waste—along with drilling and fracking waste--can contain radioactive elements known as “technologically enhanced naturally occurring radioactive material,” or TENORM.

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Legal Planet

JUNE 14, 2024

That’s true for two reasons: first, the federal government plays only a modest role when it comes to administering and enforcing water rights laws. water rights administration is primarily the responsibility of state regulators, applying and enforcing state laws. That’s because across the U.S.,

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Legal Planet

MARCH 25, 2024

The Court held that both provisions were incompatible with state law, which gives CalGEM (the agency tasked with permitting oil and gas operations at the state level) discretion to approve “methods and practices” of oil and gas exploration and extraction on a case-by-case basis. ” (Emphasis added). ” (Emphasis added).

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 29, 2022

Wolf directed the Department of Environmental Protection to conduct an evaluation of how it regulates conventional oil and gas wells to prevent new abandoned wells, tighten review of permit transfers, review compliance with environmental safeguards and make recommendations for changes and actions, including criminal sanctions. Read more here.

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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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Arnold Porter

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

News - Best Lawyers has named Arnold & Porter as a "Law Firm of the Year" in the "Litigation - Environmental" category. The firm also received 43 national rankings and 102 metropolitan rankings (Chicago, DC, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco) in the "Best Law Firms" report. Biotechnology Law.

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Legal Planet

JULY 1, 2022

The law will affect just about every type of plastic packaging you see walking down the supermarket aisle in California, and it’s a major step in the fight to reduce plastic waste, over 90 percent of which does not get, and much of which cannot currently be, recycled.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Fish and Wildlife Service regulations implementing the federal Endangered Species Act, evolving protections for the tricolored bat and northern long-eared bat, and potential policy implications of the 2024 election. Samuel Boden is an associate in the environment, land, and natural resources group in the Harrisburg office.

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The Energy Law Blog

APRIL 21, 2021

On April 19, the United States Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) released a report (the “Report”) in response to a request from the House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources regarding the oversight and decommissioning of pipelines in federal waters, which are mainly located within the Gulf of Mexico.

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Environment, Law, and History

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

A few months ago the NYU Law Review published an article by Vanessa Casado Pérez and Yael R. Lifshitz, "Natural Transplants". Third, the Article brings the legal transplants literature to bear, specifically, on natural resource law. This Article makes three key contributions.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 2, 2023

Robert Bullard, “environmental justice embraces the principle that all people and communities have a right to equal protection and equal enforcement of environmental laws and regulations.” In solidarity with environmental justice leaders and communities, UCS has been a supporter of this bill since its inception.

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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.

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Law and Environment

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

I recognize that there are historical examples of the use of litigation to prod Congress and/or regulatory agencies to enact legislation or promulgate regulations to address pollution problems. first appeared on Law and the Environment. When Congress takes a pass, it’s difficult to complain when those harmed seek a judicial remedy.

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The Energy Law Blog

APRIL 21, 2021

On April 19, the United States Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) released a report (the “Report”) in response to a request from the House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources regarding the oversight and decommissioning of pipelines in federal waters, which are mainly located within the Gulf of Mexico.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Today, Pennsylvania is now facing the consequences of this corporate greed, of this legacy, of an industry that made a buck off of our natural resources and got away with abandoning gas wells without properly plugging them. Stronger State Laws Needed In response to a question from the media, Gov.

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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.

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Law and Environment

MARCH 17, 2023

Lands and easements taken or acquired for such purposes shall not be used for other purposes or otherwise disposed of except by laws enacted by a two thirds vote, taken by yeas and nays, of each branch of the general court. The PLPA turns much of the EEA’s draft policy into law and adds more procedure and substance.

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The Energy Law Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Violation of a federal safety, construction, operation regulation; or 3. Natural resources damages 6. Natural resources damages assessment costs 7. Loss of subsistence use of natural resources 1. Preempts general maritime law. CLC preempts other laws: 1. Failure to a. Cooperate; c.

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The Energy Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The construction and monitoring of Class VI injection wells and the financial responsibility requirements for Class VI well operators are currently regulated by the EPA under the Underground Injection Control program of the Safe Drinking Water Act. [2] Tammany zoning ordinance prohibiting hydraulic fracturing was preempted under State law. [4]

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 7, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 3258 ) Read more here. -- The Department of Conservation & Natural Resources published notice in the June 8 PA Bulletin of changes to State Park fees charged for Great Gathering Friends and Family 3 Unit Full-Hookup Sites. Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations? Click Here to sign up.

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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.

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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

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The Working Group evaluated potential energy policy using that test, and reached consensus that a form of cap-and-invest carbon regulation for the power sector that generates revenue to support the Commonwealth’s energy transition is the optimal approach moving forward.

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Vermont Law

APRIL 14, 2014

Recently, at Vermont Law School’s annual Solutions Conference, a panel discussion highlighted the need for a stronger indigenous voice in natural resource management. On Friday, March 28, Vermont Law School (VLS) held a panel discussion, revealing the need for a stronger indigenous voice in natural resource policy.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Copy Of Documents ] -- DEP published notice in the October 12 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a proposed consent order and agreement with Cyprus Amax Minerals Company on payment of natural resource damages and restoration of the American Zinc and Chemical Site located in Smith Township, Washington County. ( Click Here to sign up.

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Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The law is clear and has been since 1991. Lawyers with Salmon and Trout Conservation lodged a complaint with the post-Brexit environmental watchdog in the United Kingdom, accusing the government and Ofwat of failing to enforce the law to stop water companies from discharging raw sewage into rivers.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 1, 2024

. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the March 2 PA Bulletin that MTM Trading LLC (Tagital) is prohibited from selling its products in Pennsylvania as a result of its violation of the state electronics waste recycling law. ( Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations?

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Greenbuilding Law

APRIL 25, 2021

Maryland has been described as having more pages of environmental statutes and regulations on a per capita basis than any other state. The new laws compiled below add to that already very green environmental regulatory scheme. Enforcement. Stormwater Management.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The Waterkeeper identified 10 major areas of concern that could lead to irreversible damage to natural resources and cause harm to our public health. The law requires regulatory agencies, in consultation with the U.S.

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The Energy Law Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The path to this Proposed Rule has been long and winding, beginning in 2014 with BOEM resisting making changes through formal notice and comment rulemaking pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act, and instead continuing to regulate this issue through Notice to Lessee (“NTL”) guidance documents.

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The Energy Law Blog

AUGUST 4, 2023

In response, the Texas Legislature passed Texas Natural Resources Code § 122.002 on September 1, 2019, which grants title to produced water to whoever takes possession of it for the purpose of treating it for subsequent beneficial use, unless a conveyance instrument expressly provides otherwise.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

The agenda for the December 1 DEP Oil & Gas Technical Advisory Board meeting includes updates on Chapter 78 regulation changes, the new federal abandoned well plugging program and more. The last draft of the waste handling regulation update was posted by DEP in September, 2021. Read more here. Read more here. Read more here.

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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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