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EPA Declines to Create New Air Pollution Control Program for Coal Mines – For Now.

by Christopher "Kip" B. Power | Dinsmore & Shohl LLP on 5/20/2013

By letter dated April 30, 2013, EPA Acting Administrator Bob Perciasepe denied a petition filed by the Sierra Club and other groups, seeking to have the agency issue a determination pursuant to section 111 of the federal...more

Energy & Clean Tech Connections: Your Law Firm Link to Industry News -- May 2013

by Mintz Levin - Energy & Clean Technology on 5/10/2013

In This Edition: - In the News: United States - In the News: Europe & Asia - Government Financial Assistance - Privately Sourced Financial Grants - Federal & State News - Legal News - Events -...more

California Heavy-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Regulations

by Alan Mogol | Ober|Kaler on 5/7/2013

Lessors of tractors or trailers may be subject to California's regulations pertaining to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. California's regulations pertain to heavy-duty tractors and 53-foot or longer box-type...more

California Environmental Law and Policy Update - April 25, 2013

by David D. Cooke, Emily L. Murray, Sandi L. Nichols | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 4/26/2013

Environmental and Policy Focus - ..Bills to create CEQA courts hinge on funding question: California lawmakers are considering legislation that would assign specialized judges to hear California Environmental...more

Growing Controversy Over EPA Proposal Relying On E15 Ethanol/Gasoline Blend

by Ronald Farley | Burr & Forman on 4/22/2013

On June 15, 2012, EPA approved the first applications for the use of E15 Ethanol/Gasoline blend. Since that time, a dispute has emerged regarding the potential benefits and problems associated with a transition from the...more

Green Building Update -- April 12, 2013

by Bryan C. Jackson | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 4/15/2013

Green Building Focus: ..Biofuel waste -- a new green building solution - EarthTechling - Green Tech, Green Products & Energy News - Mar 26: Engineers are working on yet another way to deliver more energy...more

Sue and Settle – The Growing Problem of Closed-Door Rulemaking

by Christopher Nestor, David Overstreet | K&L Gates LLP on 4/8/2013

So-called “sue and settle” tactics are becoming an increasingly popular, problematic, and oftentimes successful litigation strategy used by pro-regulatory environmental groups. Because these groups, as well as regulators, are...more

New Backup Generator Rule Expands Usage Exemption but Faces Challenge

by Linda Benfield, Dorothy Watson | Foley & Lardner LLP on 4/5/2013

Backup generators used in a broad range of industries, including medical, agriculture, and oil and gas production facilities, are now subject to new emission standards. New EPA regulations for reciprocating internal...more

Energy And Environment Update -- April 1, 2013

by Jordan Collins, David Leiter, Neal Martin, Bryan M. Stockton | Mintz Levin - Environmental Law on 4/2/2013

In This Issue: Congress; Administration; Department of Energy; Environmental Protection Agency; Interior Department; Department of Homeland Security; Department of State; Department of Treasury; Government...more

Major Environmental Decision May Also Expand Right to Appeal In Other State Permitting Cases

by Paul Collins, Jaclyn Shoshana Levine | Miller Canfield on 3/28/2013

A party challenging a state agency’s decision to issue a permit for a project may be allowed a second appeal of right, the Michigan Court of Appeals said in Natural Resources Defense Council v Department of Environmental...more

Energy And Environment Update -- March 25, 2013

by Jordan Collins, David Leiter, Neal Martin, Bryan M. Stockton | Mintz Levin - Environmental Law on 3/26/2013

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

With Impending New Regulations, Coal Industry Focuses on Carbon Capture and Storage

by Susan Marriott | Phillips Lytle - Renewable Energy on 2/25/2013

President Obama proposed several broad energy-related initiatives in his State of the Union address last week, which are summarized in David Flynn’s post below. Noticeably absent from the President’s address was “clean coal,”...more

Energy And Environment Update -- February 17, 2013

by David Leiter, Sarah Litke | Mintz Levin - Environmental Law on 2/20/2013

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

California Environmental Law and Policy Update - February 7, 2013

by David D. Cooke, Emily L. Murray, Sandi L. Nichols | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 2/8/2013

In This Issue: Environmental and Policy Focus - Solar development absorbing California farmland; Vast oil reserve may now be within reach, and battle heats up; Arizona sues U.S. EPA over coal power plant emissions;...more

Solar Array For Grand Rapids Superfund Site?!

by Bruce Goodman | Varnum LLP on 2/6/2013

The United States Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a grant to the City of Grand Rapids to do a feasibility study for a solar array at a former superfund site. The Butterworth Landfill was an unlined, 60 acre...more

The "State" of the Shale Play in the United States: A Look Back on 2012 and What to Expect in 2013

by Martin Booher, Cassie J. Dallas, Jason Yearout | BakerHostetler on 2/5/2013

During 2012, several states adopted new statutory and regulation programs addressing the exploitation of shale resources within their boundaries. Continuing a common election year theme, Congress took no significant formal...more

Skadden's 2013 Insights: Regulatory

by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 1/21/2013

Communications Law: The Relentless Pursuit of Broadband Competition - As the Obama administration enters its second term, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) is one of many federal agencies likely...more

DISPUTE RESOLUTION: Oil & Gas Litigation: Seven States Threaten to Sue to Force EPA to Address Methane Emissions from Oil and Gas...

by King & Spalding on 1/18/2013

New York, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont recently sent EPA Administrator Jackson a Clean Air Act Notice of Intent to Sue based on the Agency’s failure to take certain actions...more

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EPA Declines to Create New Air Pollution Control Program for Coal Mines – For Now.

Energy & Clean Tech Connections: Your Law Firm Link to Industry News -- May 2013

California Heavy-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Regulations

California Environmental Law and Policy Update - April 25, 2013

Growing Controversy Over EPA Proposal Relying On E15 Ethanol/Gasoline Blend

Green Building Update -- April 12, 2013

Sue and Settle – The Growing Problem of Closed-Door Rulemaking

New Backup Generator Rule Expands Usage Exemption but Faces Challenge

Energy And Environment Update -- April 1, 2013

Major Environmental Decision May Also Expand Right to Appeal In Other State Permitting Cases

Energy And Environment Update -- March 25, 2013

With Impending New Regulations, Coal Industry Focuses on Carbon Capture and Storage

Energy And Environment Update -- February 17, 2013

California Environmental Law and Policy Update - February 7, 2013

Solar Array For Grand Rapids Superfund Site?!

The "State" of the Shale Play in the United States: A Look Back on 2012 and What to Expect in 2013

Skadden's 2013 Insights: Regulatory

DISPUTE RESOLUTION: Oil & Gas Litigation: Seven States Threaten to Sue to Force EPA to Address Methane Emissions from Oil and Gas...

California Environmental Law and Policy Update - January 16, 2013

Energy And Environment Update -- January 13, 2013

Seven States File Notice of Intent To Sue USEPA Over Methane Emission Standards

California Environmental Law and Policy Update - December 12, 2012

California Environmental Law and Policy Update - December 5, 2012

D.C. Circuit Validates Regulation of Global Warming

The American Power Act - U.S. Senate Climate

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