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Energy And Environment Update -- January 13, 2013

by David Leiter, Sarah Litke | Mintz Levin - Environmental Law on 1/15/2013

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

Wind Power and Biofuel Production Tax Credits Survive Fiscal Cliff

by King & Spalding on 1/7/2013

Introduction - On January 1, 2013, amid much contentious debate, Congress enacted the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (H.R. 8) (the “Relief Act”). Although the Relief Act does not comprehensively address U.S....more

Kevin Hughes Appointed Chairman of the Maryland Public Service Commission

by J. Joseph Curran, III, F. William DuBois, Jessica M. Raba | Saul Ewing LLP on 1/5/2013

Governor Martin O'Malley appointed Commissioner W. Kevin Hughes as Chairman of the Maryland Public Service Commission following the announcement that current Chairman Douglas R.M. Nazarian was appointed to the Court of...more

D.C's clean-energy conundrum

by Thomas R. Burton, Paul H. Dickerson | Mintz Levin - Energy & Clean Technology on 12/13/2012

Originally published in Reuters on December 9, 2012 Few issues are now as politically polarizing as the role of government in supporting clean-energy technologies. It pits those concerned about global warming against...more

Watt’s New? Michigan Energy News - November 2012

by Varnum LLP on 11/28/2012

In This Issue: - Proposal 3 Rejected by Voters - Patriot Solar Development Efforts Shine - Reducing Total Lifetime System Costs for Solar Panels - Sierra Club Ready to Sue on Alleged Air Quality Violations -...more

China Update - November 20, 2012

by David Leiter, Neal Martin | Mintz Levin on 11/26/2012

In This Issue: Quotes of The Week; U.S.- China relations; Trade; and Energy & Environment. - Excerpt from Quotes of The Week - “It’s important that our two countries cooperate to build a more secure and...more

Lead Agency Could Not Bypass CEQA Review By Adopting A Voter-Sponsored Initiative As An Ordinance Instead Of Placing The...

by Jon E. Goetz, Jeffrey L. Massey, Leslie Z. Walker | Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard on 11/26/2012

A court of appeal created a split of authority when it ruled that California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) review was necessary when a city approved a project, by adopting as an ordinance, an initiative petition that...more

Minnesota Environmental Review

by Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. on 11/26/2012

Last fall, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton issued Executive Order 11-32 which directed the Environmental Quality Board (“EQB”) to evaluate and make recommendations: on how to improve environmental review; and for improved...more

Renewable Energy Update -- November 14, 2012

by William R. Devine, Emily L. Murray, Patrick A. Perry | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 11/16/2012

In This Issue: Renewable Energy Focus -- What Does The Obama Re-Election Mean For Wind?; What Stops Banks From Lending to Energy Efficiency Projects?; IRS Appeals Solyndra Chapter 11 Confirmation Decision; Wind energy...more

Voter-Approved Measure That Establishes A Competitive Bidding Process For Future Waste Service Contracts Is Not A “Project” And Is...

by Jeffrey L. Massey, Daniel J. O'Hanlon, Leslie Z. Walker | Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard on 11/14/2012

A city council’s decision to place a measure on the ballot to establish competitive bidding for future trash service contracts did not require prior environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act...more

Impossible and Useless CEQA Review Is Required If City Opts Under Elections Code to Adopt Legislative Project Approvals Proposed...

by Miller Starr Regalia on 11/9/2012

In a case notable for its unique conception of “meaningful discretion” for purposes of triggering CEQA review, the Fifth District Court of Appeal has created a split in authority that will undoubtedly require Supreme Court...more

Despite Democratic wins, Capitol Hill status quo remains -- Expect legislative stalemate on energy and environmental issues but...

by Mintz Levin on 11/9/2012

Despite recent polls showing a close popular vote, President Obama won a decisive electoral vote victory, winning all of the battleground states. Election night also saw Senate Democrats increase their margin in the chamber...more

Renewable Energy Update -- November 7, 2012

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 11/8/2012

In This Issue: Renewable Energy Focus - Investors Ask for Wind Tax Credit Extension; It's Obama: Now What For Climate And Clean Energy?; K Road, SunPower complete 25MW solar plant in California; AT&T; Becomes Bloom...more

Initiative to Label Genetically Modified Foods Fails in California

by Morrison & Foerster LLP on 11/7/2012

Yesterday, California voters rejected Proposition 37, the Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Act by 53 percent to 47 percent. The voter initiative would have required labeling of most foods with genetically...more

Court Rules City Council Can't Skip CEQA By Adopting Voter-Proposed Legislation

by Perkins Coie on 11/5/2012

How often do we hear project proponents ask whether there is a way to shortcut the CEQA timeline or head off litigation? It's not an unusual question given that some proposals draw fire no matter how much energy goes into...more

Energy And Environment Update -- October 28, 2012

by Mintz Levin - Environmental Law on 10/30/2012

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

Green Building Newsletter -- October 2012

by Mintz Levin - Environmental Law on 10/23/2012

In This Edition: Law & Policy Updates: ..The LEED v4 (formerly LEED 2012) Controversy ..Related Industry Events ..Recent Article & News ..Questions or Comments? Excerpt from Law & Policy...more

Is EPA Considering Allowing PCB Cleanups to Proceed Under RCRA, Rather Than TSCA? I'll Believe It When I See It (And I Hope I See...

by Foley Hoag LLP - Environmental Law on 10/23/2012

One headline in today’s Daily Environment Report stated that “EPA Considers PCB Regulatory Reform Amid State Regulator Criticism of Program.” Even my advanced sarcasm skills failed me on reading this. I’ll therefore settle...more

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Energy And Environment Update -- January 13, 2013

Wind Power and Biofuel Production Tax Credits Survive Fiscal Cliff

Kevin Hughes Appointed Chairman of the Maryland Public Service Commission

D.C's clean-energy conundrum

Watt’s New? Michigan Energy News - November 2012

China Update - November 20, 2012

Lead Agency Could Not Bypass CEQA Review By Adopting A Voter-Sponsored Initiative As An Ordinance Instead Of Placing The...

Minnesota Environmental Review

Renewable Energy Update -- November 14, 2012

Voter-Approved Measure That Establishes A Competitive Bidding Process For Future Waste Service Contracts Is Not A “Project” And Is...

Impossible and Useless CEQA Review Is Required If City Opts Under Elections Code to Adopt Legislative Project Approvals Proposed...

Despite Democratic wins, Capitol Hill status quo remains -- Expect legislative stalemate on energy and environmental issues but...

Renewable Energy Update -- November 7, 2012

Initiative to Label Genetically Modified Foods Fails in California

Court Rules City Council Can't Skip CEQA By Adopting Voter-Proposed Legislation

Energy And Environment Update -- October 28, 2012

Green Building Newsletter -- October 2012

Is EPA Considering Allowing PCB Cleanups to Proceed Under RCRA, Rather Than TSCA? I'll Believe It When I See It (And I Hope I See...

Energy And Environment Update -- October 21, 2012

Energy And Environment Update -- October 14, 2012

Energy And Environment Update -- October 7, 2012

Energy And Environment Update -- September 16, 2012

Energy And Environment Update -- September 9, 2012

CEQA Exception For Bike Lanes Nearing The Finish Line

Are Courts Actively Limiting CEQA’s Scope In The Absence of Meaningful Legislative Reform?

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