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FERC Enforcement Settlement Highlights M&A Compliance Risks; May Suggest Enforcement Policy Changes
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We will never sell or share your information without your consent. See our privacy policy.New White House Guidance And Multi-Agency MOU Continue Push To Expedite Environmental Reviews And Permitting For Major Infrastructure
By James Auslander & Alexander Horning | Beveridge & Diamond PC
The Office of Management and Budget and Council on Environmental Quality, on March 20, 2018, issued a Memorandum instructing federal agencies how to implement the “One Federal Decision” policy established in Executive Order 13807.
What Might Be Ahead For Environmental Regulation In The Trump Administration?
By Ronald Farley | Burr & Forman
By almost every account, the Trump Administration is likely to alter substantially the environmental regulatory landscape.
Energy Supply Agreements In An Evolving Climate Change Regulatory Regime
By Vivek Bakshi, Meredith James, Alex MacWilliam | Dentons
Many energy supply agreements currently in place were drafted at a time when it was uncertain what regulatory measures – if any – provincial or federal governments might take to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Top Things To Watch In Energy Policy in 2017
By Miguel Rodriguez, David Russell | Bryan Cave
With each passing day, we learn more about the implications of the 2016 election and how President Trump’s administration will approach federal policies that impact the energy industry.
Trump Administration Expected To Change Emphasis On Energy Sources And Seek To Reverse Or Limit Many Environmental And Climate Change Regulations And Policies
By Chris Carr, Robert Fleishman | Morrison & Foerster LLP
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to drastically change the federal government’s role and policies in relation to energy, the environment, and climate change.
Renewable Energy Update – May 2015 #2
By William R. Devine, Barry Epstein, Emily L. Murray | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Federal energy analysts are forecasting that renewable energy will see the largest growth in consumption of all energy sources, followed by nuclear power.
New Federal Drought Action Plan Owes A Lot To Lessons Learned In California
By Steven Anderson | Best Best & Krieger LLP
The Obama Administration released an action plan for long-term drought resilience that will impact the way state and local water agencies interact with the federal government on drought prevention and response efforts.
Energy News Roundup: New Report Outlines Energy Savings For States, UK Announces Renewable Subsidy Cuts & French Energy Reform
By Conor O'Sullivan
States can lower their electricity bills for consumers and businesses by complying with the Obama administration’s climate rule for power plants, a new report has concluded. [The Hill] The British government has announced plans to cut the costs of subsidies for renewable forms of energy, including solar and wind. [The NY Times] France have passed… Keep reading →
NERC Troubled About EPA Clean Power Plan Impact On Grid Reliability
By Smart Grid News
In its assessment of EPA’s proposed Clean Power Plan released this week, the North American Electric Reliability Association (NERC) says it will take more analysis to determine if the targets can be achieved in EPA’s time frame without affecting the reliability of the bulk power system. The NERC assessment, Potential Reliability Impacts of EPA’s Proposed Clean Power… Keep reading →
