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Nationwide Permit 12: The Uncertainty Continues
The viability of Nationwide Permit (NWP) 12 – used to authorize certain actions during utility line construction – is uncertain. After a Montana judge vacated and enjoined the use of the permit nationwide for new oil and gas pipelines,[1] the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) immediately appealed to the Ninth Circuit.
New York’s Landmark Climate Bill Creates Massive Investment Opportunities but with Few Details for Businesses
July 18, 2019 Top Five Labor Law Developments for June 2019 by: Jonathan J. Spitz and Philip B. Rosen New York’s Landmark Climate Bill Creates Massive Investment... by: Sarah A. W. Fitts and Jane E. Montgomery Maine Limits Use of Noncompetes and Prohibits Employer No-Poaching... by: Margaret Coughlin LePage Digging into the New HRA Regulations, Part 3 – Premium Tax Credit and... by: Damian A Myers and Kaitlin E. Hulbert U.S. House of Representatives Passes $15 Minimum Wage Bill by: Eric R.
Chicago’s Stormwater Inundation Presents Green Infrastructure Opportunities for Business
May 30, 2019 Chicago’s Stormwater Inundation Presents Green Infrastructure... by: Caitlin M. Ajax and Jane E. Montgomery Hyatt to Provide $100,000 in Pay and Benefits to Settle EEOC... by: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission State Attorney Generals Brace for Battle with Department of Labor... by: Clifford D. Dawkins, Jr. and David I. Rosen Maine Becomes First State to Require Paid Leave for Any Reason by: Evandro C Gigante and Laura M.
SEC Says No to Shareholder Proposal, But Climate Disclosure Disputes Are Here to Stay
Wednesday, April 24, 2019 Earlier this month, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance issued a no-action letter saying that ExxonMobil could exclude a shareholder proposal that called for the disclosure of specific greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions targets – specifically, targets that correspond with goals outlined in the Paris Climate Agreement.
Long-Awaited WOTUS Rule Addresses Uncertainty, But May Face Litigation Ahead
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Novel Litigation Strategies Also on Trial in Kids’ Climate Suit
Late last week, the Supreme Court lifted the stay on Juliana v. United States, a closely watched federal case that could create an unprecedented link between the government’s environmental policy and constitutional rights, if it proceeds to trial.
Vehicle emissions rollback shouldn't stop utilities from investing in electric vehicles
Much has been written about the problem of the stagnating electricity market due to a combination of falling demand, widespread energy efficiency initiatives, lower electricity costs and aging infrastructure. This issue has created a situation in which both power generators and utilities are unable to effectively plan for the future. Some utilities have even asked the federal government to approve rate payer-funded bailouts for specific power plants.
Five Questions on the Litigation Backlash from the Trump Administration’s Fuel Emissions Rollback
The Trump Administration rolled out its anticipated rules on fuel efficiency and emissions standards for model years 2021-2026 last week. The proposal, at over 900 pages of text, is still being analyzed and reviewed, but early indications are that there will be significant resistance from many affected parties. Here are five key questions rising to the surface in the wake of the proposal. Among other things, the proposed rulemaking includes three major changes.
Federal Efforts Seek to Streamline NEPA Environmental Reviews for Major Infrastructure Projects
The Trump Administration continues to prioritize guidance-driven revisions to federal regulatory programs to reduce the impact of administrative review and permitting on development. Last week’s highly-anticipated memorandum of understanding (MOU) released by the White House purporting to streamline the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review process for “major infrastructure projects” could be a step toward a more efficient environmental permitting process.
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