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Environmental and energy laws intersect routinely with businesses, in many different niches and industries. From companies developing solar energy systems to a small business selling all-natural, organic foods, these industries collide with legislation and court precedents, and companies must be aware of the regulations impacting their businesses. Visitors to the National Law Review will come across industry news, agency news, and local legislation as well as litigation as it relates to the areas of energy and environmental law.

EPA and other Governmental Environmental Agencies and Legislation

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), the Clean Air and Water Acts, Brownfield Remediation and Redevelopment, and Toxic Substances and Control Act (TSCA), are agencies that the National Law Review covers. Additionally, the implications of the Endangered Species Act and implications of the changes to this long-standing legislation are analyzed by the legal experts at the National Law Review.

Alternative Energy Production

Additionally, biobased energy production and alternative energy production, including regulations, tax credits, and upcoming legislation are also extensively covered by the National Law Review. Industry developments, legal developments in the energy sector, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), and renewable energy reform and legislation, are among the topics visitors can read about online. Developments in coal, geothermal, solar, wind, hydroelectric, and natural gas both in the US and internationally are also updated on the website.

Environmental Litigation in Federal and State Courts

Many environmental issues and regulations find their way to the courtroom, as different agencies and environmental groups fight for their various interests. Litigation covering the Clean Water Act and how it is enforced, as well as litigation on CERCLA and Superfund site clean-up costs and environmental litigation brought by the Army Corps of Engineers.

Climate Change and the Environment

Climate change has been a major factor in environmental legal issues, as the impacts of climate change are felt and there is increasing public pressure for companies and governments to pay attention to its devastating effects. The National Law Review provides coverage of corporate responses to climate change, creative litigation for the benefit of children, and the responses to climate change and coverage of world agreements, like the Paris Agreement, and President Trump’s controversial withdrawal from the Paris Agreement.

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Date	Title	Organization
22 Dec	The Government’s Role in Hydrogen Development [PODCAST]	Greenberg Traurig, LLP
22 Dec	EPA Announces Public Hearing For RFS Annual Rules	Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
22 Dec	OCSPP Accepting Comment on Candidates for ad hoc Reviewers for Draft TSCA Screening Level Approach for Assessing Ambient Air and Water Exposures to Fenceline Communities	Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
21 Dec	DOJ Announces Renewed Focus on Corporate Crime	Robinson & Cole LLP
21 Dec	EPA Releases Draft TSCA Systematic Review Protocol for Public Comment	Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
21 Dec	EPA Proposes Denial Of Undecided/Pending Small Refinery Exemption Petitions	Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
20 Dec	Feds Promise “More Stick Than Carrot” for Environmental Crimes Enforcement	Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
20 Dec	EPA Submits TSCA Section 6(a) Rulemaking on Asbestos (Part 1: Chrysotile Asbestos) to OMB for Review	Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
20 Dec	Sixth Circuit Revives OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard	Robinson & Cole LLP
20 Dec	The Garrulous Gavel: Climate Change and the Law with Sean Donahue [PODCAST]	Tycko & Zavareei LLP
20 Dec	EPA's Stormwater General Permit is Safe. Does it Matter?	Mintz
17 Dec	EC Denies Authorization of Titanium Dioxide (E171) as a Feed Additive for All Animal Species, Requires Products Be Withdrawn from the Market in 2022	Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
17 Dec	Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Proposes New PFAS Standards	Schiff Hardin LLP
17 Dec	SEC Commissioner Pierce Criticizes ESG Regulations	Mintz
17 Dec	Singapore Exchange Mandates Climate Disclosures	Mintz
16 Dec	DOJ Environment Officials Emphasize Enforcement of Environmental and White Collar Crimes	Hunton Andrews Kurth
16 Dec	DOJ Targeting Employees for Criminal Environmental Prosecution: Tips for Minimizing Exposure	Schiff Hardin LLP
16 Dec	FEMA to Issue New Homeowner Flood Form	Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
16 Dec	U.S. Department of Energy Proposes to Impose “Backstop” Efficiency Standard on Most Lamps	Beveridge & Diamond PC
16 Dec	Key Takeaways \| The Growth of Early Stage Technology Company Investment and Development in Energy and Oil and Gas [VIDEO]	McDermott Will & Emery