Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 24, 2022

It was only after the 2003 Northeast blackout that federal law required reliability standards to be mandatory and carry inescapable penalties. In addition, regulators seek planning for more equipment to deal with large-scale emergencies (e.g. transmission between regions ) and better communications (e.g.

Electricity

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 7, 2024

This guidance is an update to EPA’s 2003 Public Involvement Policy , aimed at establishing clearer processes around how the agency engages with the public in regulatory and non-regulatory decisions, and “ensure that EPA makes decisions with an understanding of the interests and concerns of the interested and affected public.”

Environmental Protection

Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

We need governments to regulate industry. Baiton expects high performance teams, and CAPP has successfully achieved many of their goals: delaying and weakening of provincial and federal government climate regulations, massive subsidies and new project approvals. She also believes in getting the job done outside of the office.

Fossil Fuels

The Energy Law

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The path to this Proposed Rule has been long and winding, beginning in 2014 with BOEM resisting making changes through formal notice and comment rulemaking pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act, and instead continuing to regulate this issue through Notice to Lessee (“NTL”) guidance documents.

Regulations

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 5, 2021

General Fund support to fund DEP has been cut by 40 percent since 2003 which resulted in a nearly 30 percent reduction in DEP staff. If fees are recommended to be increased, they are increased through adoption of a regulation change that takes an additional two years. Example of penalty assessment policy.]

Environmental Protection

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

PAEP presents these awards to Pennsylvanians who made unique and creative contributions to the field of environmental management in Pennsylvania with preference given to the fields of administration, law, regulation and community organization. The awards were presented at the PAEP annual conference in State College.

2001

Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The report also pitched liquid manure to the top of the list of causes of the harmful algal blooms that have inundated the big lake every summer since 2003. The 1972 Clean Water Act immunizes crop farmers from government regulations to control agricultural runoff. Almost $1 million was spent in Lenawee County, and $3.5

2020

The Energy Law

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The path to this Proposed Rule has been long and winding, beginning in 2014 with BOEM resisting making changes through formal notice and comment rulemaking pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act, and instead continuing to regulate this issue through Notice to Lessee (“NTL”) guidance documents.

Regulations

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

On February 15, the Department of Environmental Protection told the Environmental Quality Board conventional oil and gas drilling companies only paid $46,100 of the $10,600,000 it cost for DEP to regulate that industry in FY 2020-21. percent of the cost of regulating their industry; the unconventional industry pays the remainder.

Regulations

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2022

Since 2003, PRC has provided responsible and convenient disposal for items that are not eligible for curbside recycling, such as e-waste, tires, Freon-containing appliances and more,” says PRC Executive Director Darren Spielman. For good reason, regulations ban the disposal of televisions and other items via landfills and incinerators.

Recycling

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

“This is one piece of data that's indicating certain potential health impacts “So are there things that are on active well sites that would cause us concern, and do we need to address the regulations to address those sorts of things? He noted EPA also regulates Class 5 wells are for geothermal energy and Class 6 for carbon sequestration.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 20, 2024

A total of 14,412 shale gas wells have been drilled in Pennsylvania and a total of 23,720 wells were issued permits, starting in 2003. This is accomplished by reviewing reference materials such as DEP databases, historical sources, and also field surveys.”

2016

Environmental Progress

JUNE 29, 2020

a lifelong progressive Democrat and environmentalist who testified in favor of carbon regulations. I even stood by as people in the White House and many in the news media tried to destroy the reputation and career of an outstanding scientist, good man, and friend of mine, Roger Pielke, Jr., Why did they do that?

Climate Change

Greenbuilding Law

APRIL 3, 2022

Last Monday the NFL announced at the owners meeting that it had approved adjustments to the Rooney Rule, first adopted in 2003, “to enhance opportunities for people of color and women for nearly all league and team jobs.”. Some businesses, including companies not subject to SEC regulation use the agency’s tool.

2003

The Energy Law

JULY 10, 2008

Under existing Louisiana law, a facility is exempt from air permitting requirements if its potential emissions are: (1) less than 5 tpy (tons per year) for each regulated air pollutant; (2) less than 15 tpy for all regulated pollutants combined; and (3) less than the minimum emission rate for each toxic air pollutant listed in LAC 33:III.5112,

Air Pollution

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 24, 2023

From June 17 to 23, DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Database shows oil and gas inspectors filed 531 inspection entries that resulted in reporting 19 violations of environmental regulations-- 10 violations by the conventional oil and gas industry and 9 violations by the unconventional shale natural gas industry.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Unconventional shale gas well drilling started in 2003 in Pennsylvania, resulting in 14,294 wells drilled. [In And then they take those [sample] waters, they give them to a commercial analytical certified laboratory, environmental laboratory.

2003

Enviromental Defense

JANUARY 24, 2025

MMN, operating out of the same headquarters as Questerre Energy and with other Questarre employees in Director positions , hosts networking and education events that are pro-oil and activate opposition to climate regulations. MMN has financially supported and regularly promotes astroturf groups in the Canada Proud network.

Fossil Fuels

A Greener Life

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

When proposing a new regulation or investment project, they often have to present a regulatory impact analysis showing that its environmental benefits outweigh the financial costs. The US government is still using the 3% discount rate it calculated in 2003 based on older data on real market interest rates, which used to be much higher).

Sea Level

The Energy Law

JANUARY 28, 2021

In 2003, the Louisiana Supreme Court rendered its landmark decision in Corbello, et al. The first purpose is to maintain a healthful and safe environment in Louisiana through governmental regulation and control over the areas of water quality, air quality, solid and hazardous waste, scenic rivers and streams, and radiation.

2026

The Energy Law

MARCH 11, 2020

In support, UNOCAL cites to a BOEM regulation referring to decommissioning as a “non-monetary obligation,” see 30 C.F.R. UNOCAL also cites to OCSLA and BSEE’s regulations at 30 C.F.R. § Parker Drilling Co. , 3d 558, 563 (5th Cir. Marubeni Oil & Gas (USA), Inc. ,

2020

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

percent deficit-- in FY 2022-23 funding needed to support the Oil and Gas Program that regulates both conventional and unconventional wells. The revenue projections done for the unconventional fee regulation were based on DEP receiving 2,600 permits a year and a staff complement of 226, according to the fee report. million-- 17.6

2020

The Energy Law

JANUARY 28, 2021

In 2003, the Louisiana Supreme Court rendered its landmark decision in Corbello, et al. The first purpose is to maintain a healthful and safe environment in Louisiana through governmental regulation and control over the areas of water quality, air quality, solid and hazardous waste, scenic rivers and streams, and radiation.

2026

Arnold Porter

JUNE 2, 2021

The Bank Secrecy Act and implementing regulations (BSA) establish anti-money laundering (AML) program requirements for broker-dealers, similar to other types of financial institutions. In 2003, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued guidance to financial institutions about preparing the narrative portion of SARs.

2020

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The first shale gas well was drilled in 2003 and that well was the first shale gas well fracked in 2004. Shale Gas + 20 The first commercial oil well was drilled in Pennsylvania in 1859. The first oil or gas well hydraulically fracked was in 1963.

Natural Gas

Legal Planet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

OIRA, the so-called “regulatory czar” in the White House, must approve every significant regulation based on a review of its CBA. But it has advanced beyond the vague guidance provided by OMB since 2003, which may not have been state-of-the-art even then. But CBA has had a major blind spot.

2003

Arnold Porter

JUNE 2, 2021

of the Dutch Legal Profession Regulations.]]. 5) {2003} EWCA Civ 474.]] In the Netherlands, in-house lawyers must sign a "professional charter" with their employer to guarantee their independence from undue employer influence.[[N:Article N:Article 5.12 In England and Wales, the Court of Appeal in Three Rivers (No.

2019

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

In 2003, the DEP had 3,311 filled positions. Reduced staffing has compromised the department’s ability to regulate oil and gas development, monitor and reduce air and water pollution and protect the Chesapeake Bay. This past December it was down to 2,323 filled positions. In November 2020 and again in December 2021, the U.S.

Environmental Protection

Vermont Law

JANUARY 18, 2016

Predictions based on the 1995 Chicago and 2003 Europe heatwaves anticipate 25-31 percent higher frequencies and 72-76 percent longer heatwaves by 2090. Correspondingly, in the US, land use laws aim at environmental protection after urban development but no specific regulation addresses the UHIE. Cutting these figures in half.

Climate Change

The Energy Law

JUNE 30, 2015

In 2003, Kachina installed the “Barker Central Compression Station” (“Compression Station”) on its pipeline, which allowed it to resell the gas in the pipeline at its high-pressure inlet, increasing its re-sale value to Davis. Michael Lillis (“Lillis”) was one of the producers who sold natural gas to Kachina, dating back to 2001.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The first shale gas well was drilled in Pennsylvania in 2003 and fracked in 2004, so we are now beginning the 20 year threshold discussed in research. Ingraffea , Professor Of Engineering at Cornell University, and others suggest that from 5 to 6.2 We now have 13,952 active unconventional shale gas wells drilled in Pennsylvania.

2016

Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 26, 2022

For years, state and local air quality districts have implemented polices and regulations aimed at curbing these different sources of pollution, like working to phase out burning as a method of disposing of agricultural waste, incentivizing transitions to gas-powered heat, and creating regulations to limit vehicle pollution.

Climate Change

Circle of Blue

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The EPA publishes a new list of unregulated drinking water contaminants that could be regulated in the future. 81 : Number of unregulated drinking water contaminants that the EPA has put on a watch list for potential regulation. By law, the EPA must decide whether to regulate at least five CCL contaminants in drinking water.

2003

Circle of Blue

MAY 30, 2023

Comment deadline approaches for changes in White House guidelines for analyzing costs and benefits of federal regulations. Federally regulated wetlands, the court held, in an opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito, are those with a “continuous surface connection” with a water of the United States.

2003

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Oil & Gas Program At A Crossroads DEP’s Oil and Gas Program has been playing catch-up with regulating the boom in shale gas drilling since the first well was fracked in 2003. million annual funding deficit, nearly half of the approximately $25 million it costs to regulate conventional and unconventional drilling.

Regulations

Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

They also attract criticism from environmental advocates for their roles as leaders of the county chapter of the Michigan Farm Bureau, which represents big commercial producers and routinely opposes environmental regulation. Regulation Begins. Regulators have the authority to stem nonpoint pollution in two categories. .

Clean Water Act

Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 6, 2023

As a result of continuing progress on regulations, the air-polluting emissions of new passenger vehicles currently for sale are thankfully much lower than those of older vehicles. pollution from the use of older passenger vehicles (defined as model year 1976 through 2003) and newer ones (model year 2004 through 2021).

Air Pollution