Agriculture, Energy & Utilities Law, Environmental Law

Energy And Environment Update -- April 29, 2013

by Jordan Collins, David Leiter, Neal Martin, Bryan M. Stockton | Mintz Levin - Environmental Law on 5/1/2013

In This Issue: Energy & Climate Debate; Congress; Administration; Department of Energy; Environmental Protection Agency; Department of Interior; Department of Treasury; Department of Agriculture; State Department;...more

Energy And Environment Update -- April 22, 2013

by Jordan Collins, David Leiter, Neal Martin, Bryan M. Stockton | Mintz Levin - Environmental Law on 4/23/2013

In This Issue: Energy & Climate Debate; Congress; Administration; Department of Energy; Environmental Protection Agency; Department of Interior; Nuclear Regulatory Commission; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; State...more

In Time of Austerity, President’s 2014 Budget Prioritizes Clean Energy Funding

by Bryan M. Stockton | Mintz Levin - Energy & Clean Technology on 4/11/2013

After two months of delay, the Obama Administration released its proposed 2014 budget on April 10. The 244-page document outlines the President’s spending priorities for the coming fiscal year. The proposal calls for $1...more

Energy And Environment Update -- April 8, 2013

by Jordan Collins, David Leiter, Neal Martin, Bryan M. Stockton | Mintz Levin - Environmental Law on 4/9/2013

In This Issue: Energy & Climate Debate; Congress; Administration; Department of Energy; Environmental Protection Agency; Department of Interior Department; Department of Commerce; Department of Defense; Department of...more

Bureau of Reclamation Reduces 2013 CVP Allocations by 5 Percent

by Hanspeter Walter | Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard on 3/25/2013

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation today decreased the Water Year 2013 water supply allocations for the Central Valley Project, citing the extremely dry conditions in California. Reclamation's announcement is quoted below...more

California Scores Another Cap-and-Trade Victory

by Colin Higgins, Richard McNeil, Patrick Paul, Sean Sherlock | Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. on 2/15/2013

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) scored another victory in its ongoing effort to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the state to 1990 levels under the mandate of AB 32 (the “Global Warming Solutions Act of...more

EPA Finalizes Revisions To Clean Air Standards For Stationary Engines

by Scott Hitch | Burr & Forman on 2/8/2013

On January 15, 2013, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized revisions to standards to reduce air pollution from stationary engines that generate electricity and power equipment at industrial, agricultural,...more

California Environmental Law and Policy Update - January 16, 2013

by David D. Cooke, Emily L. Murray, Sandi L. Nichols | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 1/17/2013

In This Issue: Environmental and Policy Focus - High court to hear case on Port of L.A.'s Clean Truck Program; NRC chief says San Onofre plant won't reopen until its safety is certain; Ranchers sue to prevent federal...more

A Victory for Water Users in Siskiyou County

by Katrina Diaz, Paul Weiland | Nossaman LLP on 1/10/2013

Water users in Siskiyou County have avoided an additional hurdle to exercising their valid water rights, according to the Siskiyou County Superior Court. On December 24, 2012, Judge Karen L. Dixon held that the legislature...more

The Fiscal Cliff Deal’s Impact on Clean Energy - Contains key tax provisions for renewable energy but funding for USDA energy...

by Bryan M. Stockton | Mintz Levin - Energy & Clean Technology on 1/7/2013

Capping weeks of intense negotiations between the Obama Administration and Congressional leaders to avert the fiscal cliff, the House of Representatives late on the night of Jan. 1 passed HR 8, the American Taxpayer Relief...more

Growing Michigan - Fourth Quarter 2012

by Kimberly A. Clarke, Kristiana M. Coutu, Matthew B. Eugster, Bruce Goodman, Steve Kluting, Aaron M. Phelps, Dean F. Reisner, Peter G. Roth | Varnum LLP on 12/29/2012

In This Issue: - MISS Dig Bills Pass in Michigan Senate, Stall in House - Farm Bill Still Stalled - Ag Groups Urge Action on Estate Taxes - SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Now Available in Michigan - Michigan...more

Siskiyou Superior Court Rules that the Act of Diverting Water is Not Subject to Regulation Under California Fish and Game Code...

by Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard on 12/28/2012

On December 24, 2012, the Siskiyou Superior Court issued its decision in Siskiyou County Farm Bureau v. California Department of Fish and Game, Case No. SC SC CV 11-00418....more

Energy And Environment Update -- December 16, 2012

by David Leiter, Sarah Litke | Mintz Levin - Environmental Law on 12/18/2012

In This Issue: Energy and Climate Debate; Congress; Administration; Department of Agriculture; Department of Commerce; Department of Energy; Department of Interior; Environmental Protection Agency; Federal Energy...more

Energy And Environment Update -- December 2, 2012

by Mintz Levin - Environmental Law on 12/4/2012

In This Issue: Energy and Climate Debate; Congress; Administration; Department of Agriculture; Department of Commerce; Department of Defense; Department of Energy; Department of Interior; Department of Justice;...more

Energy And Environment Update -- November 18, 2012

by David Leiter, Sarah Litke | Mintz Levin - Environmental Law on 11/20/2012

In This Issue: Energy and Climate Debate; Congress; Department of Agriculture; Department of Interior; Environmental Protection Agency; Personnel; International; States; and Miscellaneous. Excerpt from Energy and...more

California Environmental Law and Policy Update - November 1, 2012

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 11/6/2012

In This Issue: 9th Circuit Hears Calls for Feds to Regulate Roundup Ready Crops; Green Blog: Toward a Tougher Cap and Trade Program; Cap-and-Trade Failure Aided U.S. to Cut Carbon Emissions; Environmental Groups Ask EPA...more

USDA Doors Still Open To Cleantech After DOE Loan Firestorm

by Mintz Levin - Energy & Clean Technology on 10/22/2012

Originally published in Law360, New York on October 19, 2012. The U.S. Department of Agriculture made loan guarantees to three biomass energy projects this month, a quiet reminder that after the political firestorm...more

Regulatory Challanges When Bringing a Vehicle to Market in the United States [Video]

by Miller Canfield on 10/6/2012

Opportunities in Shale Gas Development....more

Energy And Environment Update -- September 30, 2012

by Mintz Levin - Environmental Law on 10/2/2012

In this issue: Energy and Climate Debate; Congress; Administration; Department of Agriculture; Department of Defense; Department of Energy; Department of Interior; Environmental Protection Agency; Federal Energy...more

State Water Resources Control Board Issues Draft Order Staying Provisions of Central Coast Agricultural Order

by Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard on 9/13/2012

On September 10, 2012, the State Water Resources Control Board (“State Board”) issued a Draft Order which, if adopted, will stay certain provisions of the agricultural order and related monitoring and reporting program orders...more

Energy And Environment Update -- July 29, 2012

by Mintz Levin - Environmental Law on 8/1/2012

In This Issue: Energy and Climate Debate; Congress; Administration; Department of Agriculture; Department of Commerce; Department of Defense; Department of Energy; Department of Interior; Environmental Protection Agency;...more

Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation, 2012 Environmental Law Update

by Brian Barner on 7/21/2012

Environmental Update: Keeping the Issues Straight in the Mining Industry, presented at RMMLF 58th Annual Institute....more

Energy And Environment Update -- July 15, 2012

by Mintz Levin - Environmental Law on 7/17/2012

In This Issue: Energy and Climate Debate; Congress; Department of Agriculture; Department of Commerce; Department of Defense; Department of Energy; Environmental Protection Agency; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission;...more

Department of Defense Releases Funding Announcement for Integrated Biofuels Production Enterprise

by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 7/12/2012

The Department of Defense recently released a long-awaited $210 million Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to support the development of commercial-scale drop-in biofuels production through the use of the Defense...more

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Issues Final Land-Based Wind Energy Guidelines for Wildlife Protection

by Parker Moore on 4/26/2012

On March 23, 2012, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released its “Land-Based Wind Energy Guidelines.” The new voluntary Guidelines provide a tiered, scientific process for addressing potential wildlife impacts...more

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Energy And Environment Update -- April 29, 2013

Energy And Environment Update -- April 22, 2013

In Time of Austerity, President’s 2014 Budget Prioritizes Clean Energy Funding

Energy And Environment Update -- April 8, 2013

Bureau of Reclamation Reduces 2013 CVP Allocations by 5 Percent

California Scores Another Cap-and-Trade Victory

EPA Finalizes Revisions To Clean Air Standards For Stationary Engines

California Environmental Law and Policy Update - January 16, 2013

A Victory for Water Users in Siskiyou County

The Fiscal Cliff Deal’s Impact on Clean Energy - Contains key tax provisions for renewable energy but funding for USDA energy...

Growing Michigan - Fourth Quarter 2012

Siskiyou Superior Court Rules that the Act of Diverting Water is Not Subject to Regulation Under California Fish and Game Code...

Energy And Environment Update -- December 16, 2012

Energy And Environment Update -- December 2, 2012

Energy And Environment Update -- November 18, 2012

California Environmental Law and Policy Update - November 1, 2012

USDA Doors Still Open To Cleantech After DOE Loan Firestorm

Regulatory Challanges When Bringing a Vehicle to Market in the United States [Video]

Energy And Environment Update -- September 30, 2012

State Water Resources Control Board Issues Draft Order Staying Provisions of Central Coast Agricultural Order

Energy And Environment Update -- July 29, 2012

Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation, 2012 Environmental Law Update

Energy And Environment Update -- July 15, 2012

Department of Defense Releases Funding Announcement for Integrated Biofuels Production Enterprise

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Issues Final Land-Based Wind Energy Guidelines for Wildlife Protection

Regulatory Challanges When Bringing a Vehicle to Market in the United States [Video]

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