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Legislative Update Report No. 2013-08 -- Apr 26, 2013

by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP on 4/26/2013

In This Issue: Federal Government; Alberta; British Columbia; Manitoba; New Brunswick; Newfoundland; Northwest Territories; Nova Scotia; Nunavut; Ontario; Prince Edward Island; Québec/Quebec; Saskatchewan; and Yukon....more

Ohio Legislators Strip Radioactive Drilling Waste, Severance Tax Provisions From Budget

by Jason Yearout | BakerHostetler on 4/10/2013

Yesterday we discussed the grim prospects for the NORM and TENORM provisions in Ohio Governor John Kasich’s proposed budget. Both industry and environmentalists opposed the provisions, and state legislators recently expressed...more

$200 Million in Energy Efficiency Funding, Obama Proposes

by Mintz Levin - Energy & Clean Technology on 2/21/2013

President Barack Obama will propose $200 million in his next budget for a “Race to the Top” program rewarding states that pursue energy efficiency, asking Congress to put teeth on an initiative to help the US use less...more

Minnesota House Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Finance Committee Begins Hearings

by Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. on 1/21/2013

The first committee meetings of a new session are often simply for the purpose of making introductions of members and staff, and setting forth committee protocol. After introductions, Chair Jean Wagenius (D-Minneapolis) of...more

American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012: Extends Production Tax Credit for Wind and Many Other Cleantech Tax Incentives

by Robert Cudd, Michelle Jewett | Morrison & Foerster LLP on 1/7/2013

On January 1, 2013, the Senate and the House of Representatives passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (“ATRA”), averting the so-called “fiscal cliff.” The legislation, which was signed by President Obama, extends...more

Production Tax Credit Extended For Another Year

by Vidhya Prabhakaran | Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 1/3/2013

More information about this later, but Congress has extended the Production Tax Credit (“PTC”) for wind as part of its agreement to avoid the fiscal cliff. The new sunset date for the PTC for wind is through December 31,...more

"Temporary ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Solution Yields Important Tax Changes"

by Armando Gomez, Cary Pugh, Paul Schockett, Sean Shimamoto | Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 1/3/2013

On January 2, 2013, President Obama signed the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (the TRA of 2012), which permanently extends certain federal income tax rate reductions first enacted in 2001 that were scheduled to expire...more

Post Election Update

by Bracewell & Giuliani LLP on 11/12/2012

CONTENTS: -Overview and Takeaways -Consumer Product Safety -Defense -Electric Transmission -Energy and Environment -Environmental Enforcement -Financial Services -Labor, Employment and Human...more

U.S. Government Blocks Chinese Acquisition of Wind Farms: Lessons Learned

by Miller Canfield on 10/23/2012

On September 28, 2012, President Barack Obama signed an Executive Order prohibiting the acquisition of four wind farm companies in Oregon by Ralls Corporation, a Delaware corporation, the Sany Group, a Chinese company, and...more

Capital Thinking Update - July 23, 2012

by Patton Boggs LLP on 7/25/2012

In This Issue: - General Legislative - Agriculture - Budget, Appropriations - Cybersecurity - Education - Energy - Environment - Financial Services - Health Care - International, Defense, Homeland...more

Renewable Energy Update -- July 17, 2012

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 7/18/2012

In This Issue: Renewable Energy Focus -- Republicans Offer Bill to Bar Backing for Future Solyndras; California Energy Commission Awards Nearly $1.2 Million for Energy Research Projects; GE Wins Wind-Turbine Patent Case...more

House Appropriations Committee Votes to Cut EPA Budget by 17 Percent, Limit Regulatory Authority by Thomas J. Spulak and Claudia...

by King & Spalding on 7/11/2012

The House Appropriations Committee has approved funding for the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and numerous other related agencies for Fiscal Year 2013. Of interest to many in the...more

Capital Thinking Update - July 9, 2012

by Patton Boggs LLP on 7/10/2012

In This Issue: - General Legislative - Agriculture - Budget, Approrpriations - Cybersecurity - Education - Energy - Environment - Financial Services - International, Defense, Homeland Security -...more

Energy And Environment Update -- April 8, 2012

by Mintz Levin on 4/10/2012

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

Minnesota Legislature Takes A Break

by Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. on 4/9/2012

The Minnesota Legislature had another busy week in St. Paul with hours-long floor sessions that included the passage of many omnibus bills and approval of conference committee reports. Lawmakers are now headed home for their...more

Energy And Environment Update -- February 26, 2012

by Mintz Levin on 2/28/2012

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

The Green Investment Bank - But will it actually be a Bank?

by PHILIP HENSON on 5/31/2011

The Governance and Business model for the Green Investment Bank (GIB) & will it actually be a “bank”? Philip Henson, Partner in City of London Law firm Bargate Murray sets out his views - www.bargatemurray.com After...more

Clean Tech Washington Update: Important Action Items As A 2011 Budget Draws Near

by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 3/23/2011

Once again, Congress avoided a government wide shutdown on March 17 by extending the Continuing Resolution (CR) for a sixth time through April 8, 2011. Although there is the potential for additional CRs beyond that date, the...more

Energy and Environment Update - February 20, 2011

by Mintz Levin on 2/24/2011

In This Issue: Energy and Climate Debate: Early Saturday morning, the House voted (235-189) to cut $61 billion from current fiscal year 2010 spending levels (and approximately $100 billion below what the President...more

Big Week for Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton

by Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. on 2/15/2011

On Thursday, the Senate passed HF 130, authored by Senator Claire Robling (R-Jordan), as amended by conference committee, in a 37 – 28 vote. This is the Phase One budget bill which was passed earlier by the House. The bill...more

Energy and Environment Update - November 14, 2010

by Mintz Levin on 11/17/2010

In This Issue: Energy and Climate Debate: With Congress set to return for the lame duck session this week and winners of the midterm elections and the Obama Administration preparing their agendas for the 112th Congress,...more

Energy and Environment Update - August 8, 2010

by Mintz Levin on 8/12/2010

In This Issue: *Energy and Climate Legislation *Congress ..Senate Advances State Aid Legislation ..Banking Panel Approves Livability Legislation ..Energy Committee Approves Six Measures ..Legislation...more

Energy and Environment Update - June 20, 2010

by Mintz Levin on 6/22/2010

In This Issue: *Energy and Climate Legislation *Senate ..Energy Committee Considers Six Bills ..Senators Propose Amendments to Tax Extenders Bill ..Oil Spill Hearings Continue ..Legislation Introduced ..Upcoming...more

Energy and Environment Update - May 23, 2010

by Mintz Levin on 5/25/2010

In this Issue: *Energy and Climate Legislation *Senate ..EPW Approves Cleanfields Legislation ..Finance Subcommittee Holds 48C Hearing ..Oil Spill Hearings Continue ..Legislation Introduced ..Upcoming...more

Energy and Environment Update - May 2, 2010

by Mintz Levin on 5/5/2010

In this issue: *Energy and Climate Legislation *Senate ..Subcommitte Examines Long Term Energy Solutions ..Legislation Introduced ..Upcoming Hearings *House ..Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Reducing Oil...more

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