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2013 Federal Budget Impact On Mining Activities

by Brian Abraham | Dentons on 3/27/2013

The good news is that the mineral exploration tax credit of 15% has been extended for an additional year. In addition, the budget has made an amendment to Section 66.1(6) of the federal tax legislation to add the words...more

Budget Briefing 2013

by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP on 3/22/2013

The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, tabled Budget 2013 today. In his Budget Speech, the Minister lauded Canada’s economic strength and achievements over the last seven years, while acknowledging that there are...more

Dam Removal - A US National Infrastructure Issue

by George Mannina, Lisa Montague | Nossaman LLP on 2/27/2013

Originally Published in Project Finance International, February 27, 2013. Experts estimate that approximately 85% of the 79,000 dams in the United States will approach the end of their operational life by 2020. The...more

Quebec Tightens Rules On Financial Guarantee Requirements For Rehabilitation And Restoration Plans

by Ann Bigué | Dentons on 2/22/2013

On February 13, 2013, a notice was published in the Gazette officielle du Québec by the Minister of Natural Resources, Martine Ouellet, announcing amendments to the Regulation respecting mineral substances other than...more

DEEP Updates Engineered Control Financial Assurance Guidance

by Pullman & Comley, LLC on 2/22/2013

On January 31, 2013, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) unveiled revisions to guidance on financial assurance for engineered control variances under the Remediation Standard Regulations...more

Maryland Governor Proposes $1.5 Million Funding For Hydraulic Fracturing Study

by Jason Yearout | BakerHostetler on 1/22/2013

As we have discussed in prior posts, Maryland has in place a de facto moratorium on shale exploration and drilling. Responding to inquiries about drilling into Marcellus shale formations in western Maryland, in 2011 Governor...more

On the Heels of Declaring South Fayette Township Ineligible to Receive Impact Fee Funds, Judge Quigley of Commonwealth Court...

by Saul Ewing LLP on 11/1/2012

On October 18, 2012, the PUC issued an opinion after reviewing an ordinance enacted by South Fayette Township relating to natural gas drilling, which found the Township in violation of Act 13. Due to the violations, the...more

CFIUS Update: President Blocks Ralls Transaction

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 10/23/2012

As addressed in our September 27 blog, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) was sued in U.S. District Court by Ralls Corp relating to the acquisition by Ralls of four Oregon companies whose assets...more

Seventeen Central Valley Levee Systems Lose Eligibility For Federal Rehab Assistance

by Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard on 8/30/2012

On August 23, 2012, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (“Corps”) announced that 17 Central Valley levee systems are now ineligible for federal rehabilitation assistance, after a temporary agreement between the Corps and the...more

State Grants Assist Development of Local Stormwater Programs

by Sands Anderson PC on 8/28/2012

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) recently issued an RFP to solicit proposals to establish grant agreements for the development of Virginia Locality Stormwater Programs. State grant applications are...more

Introduction of Omnibus Bill to Impact Portions of Plan Nord and to Introduce Oil and Gas Mineral Rights Auctions

by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP on 7/30/2012

On May 15, 2012, the Québec Government introduced in the National Assembly An Act respecting mainly the implementation of certain provisions of the Budget Speech of 20 March 2012 (Bill 73), an omnibus bill providing for...more

Shale Gas: What Is New in China?

by Dechert LLP on 4/19/2012

The National Development and Reform Commission, China’s Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Land and Resources (MLR), and the National Agency of Energy on March 13, 2012 jointly published the first five-year plan for...more

Renewable Energy Projects: Tax-Exempt and Other Tax-Advantaged Financing

by Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 4/17/2012

The term “renewable energy” describes energy that comes from natural resources that are naturally replenished, including solar energy, wind energy, geothermal energy, bio-energy, wave power, tidal power and hydroelectricity....more

Pennsylvania and West Virginia Move Tax-Break Bills to Lure Petrochemical Plant, Hundreds of Jobs

by Duane Morris LLP on 3/1/2012

Originally published in Marcellus Shale Law and Policy Update A legislative proposal that would expand Pennsylvania's tax-incentive zones is one of the lures the state is using to convince Shell Oil Company to...more

Treasury Clarifies 5 Percent Safe Harbor Ownership Guidelines for Section 1603 Grants for Renewable Energy Projects

by McDermott Will & Emery on 12/14/2011

The Treasury Department has issued guidance in the form of two new “Frequently Asked Questions” addressing when transferees or purchasers of renewable energy property will qualify for the 5 percent safe harbor for beginning...more

Treasury Department Issues Further Guidance on Section 1603 Grant Program

by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 12/14/2011

Yesterday, the Department of Treasury released guidance in the form of frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the cash-grant program enacted in Section 1603 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, P.L. 111-5. The...more

Green Jobs Forum Makes Greenbuild Debut

by Daniel Sheridan on 10/5/2011

Greenbuild 2011 featured the first "Green Jobs Forum", bringing to together a diverse group from industry and government to discuss the challenges and opportunities for green job creation. A summary of the opening remarks...more

Florida Water Management District Bare Bones Budget: Did They Cut Too Much? Expect Debate at Tonight's South Florida WMD Public...

by Rosa Eckstein Schechter on 9/9/2011

This afternoon at 5:15 pm, the first public hearing of the South Florida Water Management District on its 2012 Budget will begin. If you want to go, then plan to be there at SFWMD offices located at 3301 Gun Club Road (map)...more

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Finance & Banking › Energy & Utilities Law › Zoning, Planning & Land Use

2013 Federal Budget Impact On Mining Activities

Budget Briefing 2013

Dam Removal - A US National Infrastructure Issue

Quebec Tightens Rules On Financial Guarantee Requirements For Rehabilitation And Restoration Plans

DEEP Updates Engineered Control Financial Assurance Guidance

Maryland Governor Proposes $1.5 Million Funding For Hydraulic Fracturing Study

On the Heels of Declaring South Fayette Township Ineligible to Receive Impact Fee Funds, Judge Quigley of Commonwealth Court...

CFIUS Update: President Blocks Ralls Transaction

Seventeen Central Valley Levee Systems Lose Eligibility For Federal Rehab Assistance

State Grants Assist Development of Local Stormwater Programs

Introduction of Omnibus Bill to Impact Portions of Plan Nord and to Introduce Oil and Gas Mineral Rights Auctions

Shale Gas: What Is New in China?

Renewable Energy Projects: Tax-Exempt and Other Tax-Advantaged Financing

Pennsylvania and West Virginia Move Tax-Break Bills to Lure Petrochemical Plant, Hundreds of Jobs

Treasury Clarifies 5 Percent Safe Harbor Ownership Guidelines for Section 1603 Grants for Renewable Energy Projects

Treasury Department Issues Further Guidance on Section 1603 Grant Program

Green Jobs Forum Makes Greenbuild Debut

Florida Water Management District Bare Bones Budget: Did They Cut Too Much? Expect Debate at Tonight's South Florida WMD Public...

Renewables Update - January 2011

4th Annual Green Building Survey

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s Request for Qualifications for Renewable Energy Projects

Green Building Update - April 2, 2009

Green Building Update - January 15, 2009

Green Building Update - September 24, 2008

Green Building Update - July 9, 2008

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