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EU Environment Report - April 2013

by Jacquelyn F. MacLennan, David Strelzyk-Herzog | White & Case LLP on 5/3/2013

In This Issue: *Chemicals: - Commission adds eight substances to REACH authorisation list *Climate Change: - European Parliament opposes “backloading” proposal for ETS allowances - Council...more

EU Rejects Suspension of Auctions of EU Allowances; California Air Resources Board Formally Approves Linkage with Quebec

by Eric E. Freedman, Mariah Kennedy, Fiona Melville | K&L Gates LLP on 4/25/2013

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

Battery Currents: Advanced Energy Storage - April 4, 2013

by Kimberly A. Clarke, Nyal Deems, Bruce Goodman, Harvey Koning, Timothy J. Lundgren, Melissa Papke, Elizabeth Wells Skaggs | Varnum LLP on 4/9/2013

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

EU Environment Report - March 2013

by Jacquelyn F. MacLennan | White & Case LLP on 4/2/2013

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

Sports Car With Detroit Name (again)

by Bruce Goodman | Varnum LLP on 4/2/2013

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

EU Environment Report - February 2013

by Jacquelyn F. MacLennan | White & Case LLP on 3/8/2013

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

Proposed EPA Rules to Help Smaller RIN Sellers

by Richard Glick | Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 2/26/2013

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

German government compromise could lead to a reduction in consumer costs for renewable energy

by Stefan Schmitz | Reed Smith on 2/20/2013

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

EPA Proposes New Controls for Chemicals Used in Petroleum Refining: Will They Affect Your Operations?

by Amanda C. Blunt, Allison Foley, Lindsay B. Meyer | Venable LLP on 2/12/2013

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

EU Environment Report - December/January 2013

by Jacquelyn F. MacLennan | White & Case LLP on 2/7/2013

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 and Countervailing Duty Actions

by David Robinson | Nexsen Pruet, PLLC on 1/14/2013

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

Sunrise, Sunset - The Parable of the Two Solar Companies

by McCarter & English: Climate Change &... on 11/8/2012

"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

EU Environment Report - October 2012

by White & Case LLP on 10/30/2012

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

Solar Trade Wars Continue To Escalate

by King & Spalding on 10/8/2012

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

Gibson Guitar Corp. Agrees to Resolve Investigation Into Lacey Act Violations

by Burr & Forman on 10/5/2012

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

AB 32 and GHG Market and Auction Basics

by Reed Smith on 10/4/2012

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

EU Environment Report - September 2012

by White & Case LLP on 10/3/2012

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

Los Angeles Port Modernization

by Robert Freedman - Partner at Tharpe & Howell,... on 10/2/2012

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

EU Environment Report - July/August 2012

by White & Case LLP on 9/6/2012

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

by Ulya Selçuk on 8/28/2012

Anwältin in Istanbuls »Dorf des Richters: Ulya Selçuk - Expertin für deutsche Investitionen und türkische Frauenrechte Eine Reportage von Heinz Gstrein in Main-Echo...more

Electrical and Electronic Equipment Sold in the European Union Must Comply with New ROHS 2 Requirements: DG Environment Issues...

by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 8/22/2012

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

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