Natural Resources

Resource nationalism and its impact on infrastructure projects

by Peter Cassidy, Joseph Otoo | Reed Smith on 5/19/2013

Introduction - The global demand for natural resources continues unabated. As revenues increase and profits soar in the face of this demand, there has been a resurgence of “resource nationalism” with resource-rich host states...more

The 2013 Farm Bill, Liquid Natural Gas, and Hydropower – ML Strategies Weekly Energy and Environmental Update

by Mintz Levin - Energy & Clean Technology on 5/17/2013

This week’s Energy & Environment Update provides news on the progress of current bills as well as the status of the nominations of Dr. Ernest Moniz and Gina McCarthy. In the House, the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on...more

Aboriginal Law – The Crown’s Duty to Consult and the Involvement of Natural Resources Proponents in the Consultation Process

by Anne-Marie Dupont, Simon Ruel | Heenan Blaikie LLP on 5/10/2013

Natural resources proponents are often deeply involved in consultations with Aboriginal communities that may be affected by their projects. How far can the Crown delegate its constitutional duty to consult Aboriginal people...more

TRANSACTIONAL: Upstream Developments - Russia and former republics: Unconventional Russia

by King & Spalding on 4/19/2013

The unconventional hydrocarbon resource boom that hit the US and Europe had gone relatively unnoticed in Russia until recently. Ignoring the world’s fascination with the potential of unconventional resources, Russia...more

REGULATORY: Mining and Natural Resources Regulatory; Maritime Deep Seabed Mining: The Next Wave -- U.S. Seabed Mining Regulatory...

by King & Spalding on 4/17/2013

Part I of this article appeared in the December 2012 Energy Newsletter and provided an introduction to the three principal types of seabed ore deposits, a history of exploration efforts, and an overview of the 1982 United...more

Siting Wind Energy Facilities in North Carolina

by William Cary | Brooks Pierce on 4/4/2013

The North Carolina legislature is now considering proposed legislation (SB 491/HB 484) under which the siting of "Wind Energy Facilities,” otherwise known as wind turbine farms and the supporting infrastructure, would be...more

Ninth Circuit Orders Endangered Species Act Case To Be Reheard En Banc

by Ashley Remillard | Nossaman LLP on 3/7/2013

On March 5, 2013, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ordered Natural Resources Defense Council v. Salazar, 1:05-cv-01207, to be reheard en banc pursuant to Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 35(a) and...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

In Response To Sea Level Rising At Double The Global Rate, Delaware Debates Whether To Accommodate, Avoid, Protect Or Retreat

by J. Wylie Donald | McCarter & English: Climate Change &... on 2/21/2013

On February 19, 2013, the Delaware Sea Level Rise Advisory Committee ("DSLRAC") held the second of three "public engagement sessions" to solicit public comment on a list of 61 "Options for Preparing Delaware for Sea Level...more

Senate Energy Committee Debates Liquefied Natural Gas Exports

by Jack N. Semrani, Dena E. Wiggins | Ballard Spahr LLP on 2/14/2013

The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources held a hearing yesterday on Opportunities and Challenges for Natural Gas and heard testimony from a distinguished panel of industry, government, academic, and environmental...more

Discharge of Drilling Waste in Ohio Triggers Civil and Criminal Enforcement Actions; Heightens Scrutiny of State Regulatory...

by George Skupski | BakerHostetler on 2/12/2013

A release of approximately 40,000 gallons of oil and gas operations waste into a Youngstown, Ohio area storm drain flowing into the Mahoning River is igniting a call for tighter regulatory oversight and more transparent...more

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Resource nationalism and its impact on infrastructure projects

The 2013 Farm Bill, Liquid Natural Gas, and Hydropower – ML Strategies Weekly Energy and Environmental Update

Aboriginal Law – The Crown’s Duty to Consult and the Involvement of Natural Resources Proponents in the Consultation Process

TRANSACTIONAL: Upstream Developments - Russia and former republics: Unconventional Russia

REGULATORY: Mining and Natural Resources Regulatory; Maritime Deep Seabed Mining: The Next Wave -- U.S. Seabed Mining Regulatory...

Siting Wind Energy Facilities in North Carolina

Ninth Circuit Orders Endangered Species Act Case To Be Reheard En Banc

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

In Response To Sea Level Rising At Double The Global Rate, Delaware Debates Whether To Accommodate, Avoid, Protect Or Retreat

Senate Energy Committee Debates Liquefied Natural Gas Exports

Discharge of Drilling Waste in Ohio Triggers Civil and Criminal Enforcement Actions; Heightens Scrutiny of State Regulatory...

Quebec Government Announces Forum On Mining Royalties, March 15th, 2013

Oil And Gas Law Alert: In A Victory For The State's Oil And Gas Industry, North Dakota Senate Defeats Well Setback Rule

Editorial: We Need A Shared Vision On Developing Florida

Editorial: Work For Smart Development

Reforming Australia's mineral and energy resource exploration sector

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

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