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Russia has introduced a scheme whereby selected renewable generation projects can qualify to receive set capacity payments, intended to deliver recovery of capital invested and a certain level of return over a fifteen year...more
In This Issue: - TRANSACTIONAL: Corporate/London: - Shareholders' Agreements for LNG Midstream Projects - Upstream Developments – Latin America Foreign Exchange Controls in Venezuela Strangle...more
In This Issue: *Chemicals: - Commission adds eight substances to REACH authorisation list *Climate Change: - European Parliament opposes “backloading” proposal for ETS allowances - Council...more
On April 16, 2013 the members of the European Parliament voted 334-315 against the proposal of the European Union (EU) Commission to suspend future auctions of EU emission trading scheme (EU ETS) allowances until 2019 in...more
In This Issue: - Chinese Auto Parts Maker Buys A123 Systems - Return of ARRA Funds - Tax Incentives Extended for Battery Maker - Ford Increases Electric Vehicle Dealers and Pushes Sales - Michigan Lithium-Ion...more
In This Issue: *Chemicals: - European Chemicals Agency consults on ten new substances for REACH candidate list - European Food Safety Authority publishes its 2013 work plan - European Food Safety...more
Detroit Electric has announced that in early April it will unveil a partnership with a Chinese carmaker to start August production of a limited edition, all electric sports vehicle in Michigan. Detroit Electric is led by...more
In This Issue: *Chemicals: - Commission concludes that the REACH Regulation has brought significant improvements - Commission releases roadmap on SVHCs - ECHA publishes additional list of substances for...more
On February 21st, EPA proposed new rules under the Renewable Fuel Standard Program (RFS) intended to improve market conditions for Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs). The RFS allows producers and importers of renewable...more
On 13 February 2013, the two coalition parties in the German government reached a compromise on new measures which should lead to a reduction of costs for renewable energy for consumers. The changes are intended to come into...more
Companies involved in petroleum refining operations or that import chemical substances used in such operations should be aware of a recent regulatory proposal issued by U.S. EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)...more
In This Issue: *Chemicals - France bans bisphenol A in food contact materials - Commission adopts RoHS exemption for lead - Commission adopts RoHS exemption for cadmium - Consultation begins on three...more
Antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) actions in the United States against foreign companies have increased markedly in recent years. The US Government has prioritized the protection of domestic industries impacted...more
"A Rare Solar Success Story" trumpets the American version of The Wall Street Journal today in an article about LDK Solar, a Chinese solar wafer manufacturer. We agree with "Solar" and "Story" but the rest of the headline...more
In This Issue: - Chemicals ..Proposals to apply existing lead and cadmium exemptions to new RoHS Directive ..ECHA publishes list of 116 substances to be evaluated - Climate Change ..Commission...more
On September 18, 2012 the Government of India initiated an antidumping case on solar cells (wafer or thin film) originating from the United States, China, Taiwan, and Malaysia. Separately, on September 6, 2012, the European...more
On August 6, 2012, Gibson Guitar Corp. entered into a criminal enforcement agreement with the United States, resolving a criminal investigation into allegations that the company violated the Lacey Act by illegally purchasing...more
On August 30, 2012, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and about 150 market participants held a test auction for the purchase and sale of California carbon allowances (CCAs). The California state legislature passed...more
In This Issue: - Automobiles: ..EU to extend exemption for lead in cars - Chemicals ..New REACH restrictions on cadmium and lead published ..Prohibition on mercury in measuring devices extended ..New...more
A project to modernize a container terminal at the Portof Los Angelesis being trumpeted by a press release after approval by the Los Angeles Harbor Commission of the final Environmental Impact Report. The container terminal...more
In This Issue: - Chemicals .. European Chemicals Agency consults on 54 proposals for Substances of Very High Concern .. Commission extends deadline for approval of triclosan - Eco-design .. Updated...more
Anwältin in Istanbuls »Dorf des Richters: Ulya Selçuk - Expertin für deutsche Investitionen und türkische Frauenrechte Eine Reportage von Heinz Gstrein in Main-Echo...more
In July 2012, the Directorate General for the Environment (DG Environment) published draft guidance in the form of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to help businesses understand the new provisions of Directive 2011/65/EU...more
The price of solar panels has fallen 80 percent the past two years and more than 50 percent in the last year alone, according to an article in the Los Angeles Business Journal. But recently the Chinese, who control about...more
On 13 July 2012, the Russian Duma passed a law imposing a "utilization fee" on cars, which may have the effect of discriminating against imported cars. The Utilization Fee Law imposes a fee on vehicles imported into Russia...more
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