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California Environmental Law & Policy Update 9.15.23

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The Biden administration is restoring significant state and tribal authority over water resources and expanding their leverage on infrastructure permitting decisions, including for pipelines. With a final rule announced this...more

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PHMSA Releases Proposed Rules for Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Addressing Both Pipeline Safety and Environmental...

On May 4, 2023, the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a long-awaited notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) titled “Pipeline Safety: Gas Leak Detection...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - March 2019

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Focus - Andrew Wheeler confirmed to lead EPA - New York Times - February 28 - The Senate on Thursday confirmed Andrew Wheeler to be the administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In his role as acting...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - August 2018 #2

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Focus - Sempra subsidiary agrees to $119.5 million settlement for Aliso Canyon methane leak — biggest in U.S. history - THE SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE - Aug 8 State and local officials on Wednesday announced a tentative...more

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Relax, Don’t Do It: EPA Eases Leak Detection and Monitoring Requirements for Oil and Gas Industry

On February 23, 2018, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a prepublication notice to change the Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources rule (“2016 Rule”). The...more

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Leaking Underground Storage Tank Program: Petroleum Marketers Association of America Notes Administration's 2019 Funding Proposal

A Petroleum Marketers Association of America (“PMAA”) February 13th publication noted the White House’s proposal for funding the federal leaking underground storage tank program. The Arkansas Oil Marketers Association is a...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - February 2017 #2

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Environmental and Policy Focus - California extends emergency drought regulations despite heavy rain and snow - Sacramento Bee - Feb 8 - The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) on...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - January 2017 #3

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Environmental and Policy Focus - Trump EPA pick: still 'some debate' over human role in climate change - The Guardian - Jan 18 - During a combative Senate confirmation hearing this week, Scott Pruitt,...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - November 2016

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Environmental and Policy Focus - Cities sue FAA over new flight plans - Los Angeles Times - Oct 27 - Citing concerns about the potential for increased aircraft noise and pollution, Newport Beach officials...more

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What To Know About PHMSA's New Emergency Authority Rule - October 2016

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Law360, New York (October 24, 2016, 11:47 AM EDT) -- On Oct. 14, 2016, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration published an interim final rule (IFR) establishing procedures to implement new imminent hazard...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - September 2016 #3

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Environmental and Policy Focus - Federal Plan divvies up California desert for conservation and energy projects - ABC News - Sep 14 - Swaths of public land in the California desert will be opened to solar and...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - August 2016 #2

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Environmental and Policy Focus - In California's climate debate, state lawmakers push for more authority - Los Angeles Times - Aug 11 - Over the last two weeks, a bipartisan group of assembly members have...more

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