EPA’s decision to forego financial requirements will likely face opposition by eNGOs.
On July 2, 2019, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its proposed decision not to impose new financial responsibility...more
7/17/2019
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Recent executive order seeks broad repeal of Obama administration climate policies, including actions directed at the electric power sector.
On March 28, 2017, President Donald Trump signed a “Presidential Executive...more
New administration offers opportunity for engagement on attainment status and to reduce potential compliance costs of 2015 ozone standards.
Over the past four decades, compliance with the ozone National Ambient Air...more
Proposed new limits, intended to combat global warming, potentially affect numerous oil and gas operations.
On September 18, 2015, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed new limits on emissions...more
Existing and new power plants face increasing complexity as EPA’s historic final rule regulating greenhouse gas emissions represents a major expansion of EPA’s regulatory authority.
In a rare presidential announcement of...more
8/19/2015
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Power Plants
While the Court’s decision marks a symbolic defeat for EPA, it may not significantly alter power plant operators’ compliance efforts.
In a much anticipated decision delivered on the last day of the term, the Supreme...more
EPA proposes eliminating all startup, shutdown and malfunction affirmative defense provisions from SIPS.
On September 17, 2014, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a supplemental notice of...more
Decision in EME Homer City upholds CSAPR, but additional legal challenges and EPA revisions may still significantly alter CSAPR and delay its implementation.
On Tuesday, April 29, the United States Supreme Court...more