New York City's hotels are a critically important component of the city's tourism and business industries. However, on July 18, 2024, 26 members of the New York City Council introduced Int. 991-2024 (Int. 991) without meeting...more
After two years of continuous behind-the-scenes work, Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va), who chairs the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, joined by Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), released S. 4753, the Energy...more
As a follow-up to our previous client alert, President Biden has signed the ADVANCE (Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy) Act into law. The ADVANCE Act is aimed at speeding up the...more
In an era marked by the transition to greener energy sources, there is an intricate dance between achieving net-zero emissions and the critical role mining plays in this endeavor. This compilation of articles titled “Striking...more
Governor Tim Walz recently signed the Minnesota Energy Infrastructure Permitting Act and amendments to the certificate of need requirements (Permitting Act). The Permitting Act includes significant reforms to streamline...more
This post is the second in a series on four key power plant rules that the Environmental Protection Agency recently released. It discusses the rule on requirements governing disposal of coal combustion residuals at inactive...more
In many states, the tide appears to be turning against short-term rentals. With restrictions on short-term rentals, such as Airbnb and Vrbo, on the rise, businesses operating short-term rental properties are running out of...more
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (“ADEM”) and Chemical Waste Management, Inc. (“CWMI”) entered into a February 27th Consent Order (“CO”) addressing alleged violations of the Alabama hazardous waste...more
The Environmental Action Project on behalf of Food & Water Watch (“F&W”) filed a November 15th Clean Air Act citizen suit action in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, against the Allegheny County...more
The Conservation Law Foundation (“CLF”) filed on August 14th a Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief and Civil Penalties (“Complaint”) against Twin Rivers Technologies, Inc., and Twin Rivers technologies...more
Investors that pursue operational real estate strategies focused on renewables can capture higher margins while contributing to the global shift away from fossil fuels. Real estate, which accounts for about 39% of global...more
On July 21, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency published a final rule eliminating an affirmative defense for Clean Air Act permit emissions violations caused by “emergency” circumstances. “Major sources” (i.e....more
La Comisión Reguladora de Energía (CRE) de México publicó el 20 de julio de 2023, en el Diario Oficial de la Federación (DOF) el "Acuerdo Núm. A/023/2023 de la Comisión Reguladora de Energía por el que se dejan sin efectos...more
Exciting news for restaurant owners in Pennsylvania with R-licenses! There is a proposed change to Pennsylvania’s Liquor Code that could increase your opportunity to sell alcohol outside your licensed premises. ...more
The Israel Securities Authority is looking to toughen the conditions under which it will grant a permit to entities applying to offer foreign brokerage services in Israel. This includes obligating foreign brokers to bear...more
On 25 March 2022 the Victorian Supreme Court issued its long awaited judgment in the ongoing Bald Hills Wind Farm nuisance proceedings in Uren v Bald Hills Wind Farm Pty Ltd [2022] VSC 145....more
On January 26, 2022, the New York State Liquor Authority issued a Declaratory Ruling regarding the eligibility of New York movie theaters to apply for and obtain on-premises retail licenses for beer and wine service. This is...more
The Tennessee Air Pollution Control Board (“Board”) issued on January 27th a proposed Technical Secretary’s Order and Assessment of Civil Penalty (“Order”) to MagPro, LLC (“MagPro”) addressing alleged violations of an...more
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (“ADEM”) and Alabama Power Company (“APC”) entered into a January 3rd Consent Order (“CO”) addressing alleged violations of a Major Source Operating Permit (“Permit”)....more
On November 1, 2021, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) issued proposed small energy storage facilities permit by rule regulations (Storage PBR Regulations). The proposed Storage PBR Regulations establish...more
The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) and AHF, LLC (“AHF”), entered into a July 22nd Consent Administrative Order (“CAO”) addressing alleged violations of an air permit....more
Interest in US offshore wind development is at an all-time high, as the Biden Administration and lawmakers continue to create renewable energy project incentives and opportunities, shareholders demand action from companies to...more
The Mississippi Commission on Environmental Quality (“Commission”) and Hunt Southland Refining Company, LLC (“Hunt”) entered into a June 16th Agreed Order (“AO”) addressing alleged violations of an air permit. See Order No....more
The Mississippi Commission on Environmental Quality (“MCEQ”) and Premiere Plastics, Inc. (“PPI”) entered into a March 30th Agreed Order (“AO”) addressing an alleged violation of an air permit. See Order No. 7104 21...more
On May 12, 2021, the Los Angeles City Council (the “Council”) took the first step towards making the popular L.A. Al Fresco outdoor dining program permanent. The Council voted 14-0 to approve a motion that directs various...more