Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 10, 2024

Since 2016, EPA has generally shown restraint in setting targets for biodiesel and related fuels, insofar as the law allows, and biodiesel consumption has actually fallen. While ethanol remains the largest US source of biofuel, biodiesel and more recently renewable diesel have accounted for most of the growth since 2010.

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Law Columbia

JUNE 1, 2022

Japan’s dependency on fossil fuel s had been slightly declining until 2010. But the country changed course as a result of the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami, which led to the forced shutdown of nuclear power plants and greater reliance on fossil fuels. Civil law cases. In September 2017, in Sendai Citizens v.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 23, 2024

Koch Industries: Secretly Funding the Climate Denial Machine (Greenpeace, March 2010). Koch’s Web of Influence by John Farrell (Center for Public Integrity, April 2011). The Koch Brothers: What You Need to Know About the Financiers of the Radical Right (Center for American Progress Action Fund, April 2011).

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The Energy Law Blog

APRIL 7, 2010

On March 29, 2010, EPA announced its final decision regarding the reconsideration. Thus, in the case of greenhouse gases, EPA announced that the PSD requirements will likely not be triggered until January 2, 2011, the date upon which EPA’s rule limiting the greenhouse gas emissions for cars and light trucks is expected to take effect.

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Law Columbia

AUGUST 8, 2023

The law would mesh with corporate climate disclosure regulations elsewhere, particularly in Europe, and would therefore represent a significant step toward assuring the accuracy, trustworthiness, and transparency of corporate climate performance reporting. 4] The new corporate climate disclosure bills may well continue that tradition.

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The Energy Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

BSEE collected civil penalties in 22 cases in 2009, 26 cases in 2010, 30 cases in 2011, 31 cases in 2012, 42 cases in 2013, 53 cases in 2014, and 42 cases in 2015. Since 2010, the agency has collected over $19.5 The number of civil penalty cases has risen gradually since 2009, with a sharp increase over 2013-2015. 7 (2016). [1]

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 30, 2024

In its early years, between 2005 and 2010, the RFS helped launch the massive scaleup of corn ethanol that established 10 percent ethanol as the de facto standard for US gasoline. After 2010, bio-based diesel fuels (biodiesel and renewable diesel) have been the main beneficiary of the RFS.

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Arnold Porter

JULY 13, 2021

But more aggressive enforcement of the FCPA—and other federal anti-corruption laws—may not be far away. Meanwhile, other countries around the world—including Brazil, Italy and the United Kingdom—have been flexing their anti-corruption law enforcement muscles this year. Table of Contents. US Enforcement Updates.

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A Greener Life

JANUARY 20, 2023

According to the study, deforestation related to industrial mining peaked in Indonesia between 2010 and 2014. Floods and landslides continue, as do accidental drownings, with 40 deaths reported in abandoned mining pits since 2011. gigatonnes of CO2 equivalent. Local communities are paying a high price.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 20, 2022

has been a member of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) leadership team since 2010, when he was first appointed Commissioner. He served as vice chairman of the Commission from 2011 to 2015, and from October 2021 through September 2022. Coleman Jr. Rendell, Tom Corbett and Tom Wolf. His new term expires April 1, 2027.

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Circle of Blue

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

On November 16, 2011, at 6:12 p.m., Tyler Larson was diagnosed in 2010 with neurofibroma sarcoma, which resulted in tumors on nerve endings. With fresh eyes, Coulter came to the issue after caring for Jacob and another pediatric cancer patient in 2011. Besides Jacob Peters, four of the Aurora kids died from their cancers.

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Law Columbia

APRIL 22, 2021

According to the “Rights of Nature” doctrine, an ecosystem is entitled to legal personhood status and as such, has the right to defend itself in a court of law against harms, including environmental degradation caused by a specific development project or even by climate change. The case is pending a decision. Peru : Alvarez et al v.

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Acoel

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Note that the court of appeals correctly cited current Rule 26(b)(1) in the second sentence, but then cites to pre-December 1, 2015 case law and even cites a 2011 decision that quotes the 2000 version of Rule 26(b)(1): This court recognizes broad and liberal treatment of the federal discovery rules. 2011) (quoting Fed.

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Arnold Porter

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Take for example, 2011's U.S. Iowa 2011).]]. In 2010 in U.S. All such relationships should receive appropriate legal review and documentation to ensure compliance with antitrust laws. These recent cases continue a trend of Antitrust Division enforcement in this industry. VandeBrake in the U.S. N:See United States v.

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CEQA Developments

OCTOBER 26, 2021

a) and its key 2011 amendments showed that the Legislature sought to address and eliminate the ambiguity in the undefined statutory phrase “any recipient of an approval” in order to clarify the persons who must be named as real parties in interest in CEQA actions. The 2011 statutory amendments to Public Resources Code § 21167.6.5

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Acoel

JUNE 29, 2022

The 2005 Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) provided smaller but significant air quality improvements following its implementation in 2010. EPA MATS Regulatory Impact Analysis, 2011. Trisko (BA, NYU, 1972; JD, Georgetown University Law Center, 1977) is an attorney in private practice. Most areas of the eastern U.S.

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The Energy Law Blog

MAY 5, 2011

Moreno On May 3, 2011, the U.S. Following a series of EPA regulatory actions, GHG emissions became subject to PSD requirements as a non-NAAQS pollutant beginning on January 2, 2011. The interim final rule was set to expire on April 30, 2011. The DC circuit granted a 30-day stay that was subsequently lifted on January 12, 2011.

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Vermont Law

APRIL 6, 2015

The Bay’s grade is a “C,” unchanged since 2012 when the 2011 “D+” was upgraded to a “C.” In 2010, following years of missed deadlines, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) jumped into the morass by exercising its power under the Clean Water Act. In 2011, Maryland legislators passed the Fertilizer Use Act. summa cum laude.

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The Energy Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

By: Lesley Foxhall Pietras On August 8, 2011, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a far-reaching Clean Air Act rule intended to address the interstate transport of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) from upwind to downwind states. See 76 Fed. 48208 (Aug. Tribune, Sept. See David E.

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Arnold Porter

JUNE 2, 2021

In the past decade, as the use of Red Notices by the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) member states has increased dramatically, so too have calls for INTERPOL to strengthen its gatekeeping function and guard against national authorities' potential misuse of this powerful tool of international law enforcement cooperation.

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Corp Watch

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

USA: Drone protest leads to arrest at Tucson’s Raytheon Missile Systems The Nuclear Resister | October 3, 2011 dozen activists gathered outside of Raytheon Missile Systems in Tucson, Arizona at 7 a.m. USA: Raytheon Sued Over Retirement Benefits Brendan Pierson | Law 360 | June 27, 2007 Raytheon Co. Residents in St.

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Corp Watch

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

government $265 million plus interest for over-billing on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and in 2010 it was ordered to repay the U.S. USA: Lockheed agrees to pay feds $10M for Marietta overcharges to Air Force and Navy Rhonda Cook | The Atlanta-Journal Constitution | December 10, 2010 According to the U.S. million to a Dutch prince.

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Corp Watch

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

USA: Drone protest leads to arrest at Tucson’s Raytheon Missile Systems The Nuclear Resister | October 3, 2011 dozen activists gathered outside of Raytheon Missile Systems in Tucson, Arizona at 7 a.m. USA: Raytheon Sued Over Retirement Benefits Brendan Pierson | Law 360 | June 27, 2007 Raytheon Co. Residents in St.

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Vermont Law

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

This marked the first restart of a nuclear power plant in Japan since the country’s Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) ceased all commercial nuclear operations in 2013 in response to the Fukushima Daiichi Disaster in March, 2011. 2010 Energy Plan. earthquake occurred off the Japanese coast on March 11, 2011. new safety rules.

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The Energy Law Blog

MARCH 31, 2010

On March 22, 2010, EPA announced proposed rules to amend the Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases Rule to cover additional sources including petroleum and natural gas facilities emitting 25,000 metric tons or more of greenhouse gas emissions. and April 20, 2010 in Washington, D.C. and April 20, 2010 in Washington, D.C.

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Circle of Blue

MAY 19, 2022

The project, announced in 2010, is backed by scores of elected officials, including New York Gov. When forests and wetlands are flooded to create a new reservoir, they release a wave of greenhouse gas emissions that initially rival the emissions produced by gas-burning power plants, according to a 2011 study of a Hydro-Quebec reservoir.

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Environmental Progress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

What would be the legal requirements necessary for a New Platform to qualify for such immunity, based on the current state of the statutory and common law? 4th 323, 326 (2010)), cannot claim § 230(c)(1) immunity. As compared to cases discussing CDA 230(c)(1), there is relatively limited case law interpreting CDA 230(c)(2).

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The Energy Law Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Moreno On November 8, 2010, the U.S. The original Subpart W rule for petroleum and natural gas facilities was proposed in March 2010. Under the final rule, facilities are required to begin collecting emissions data on January 1, 2011, and the first annual report is due by March 31, 2012. By Carlos J.

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Arnold Porter

JUNE 2, 2021

29, 2021); Press Release, SAP Resolves Allegations of Export Control Law Violations with $3.29 From 2010 to 2017, SAP Partners in Turkey, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Germany and Malaysia sold software licenses and other services to certain overseas companies, including some that were controlled Iranian companies. 29, 2021).]]

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CEQA Developments

JANUARY 8, 2024

North Coast Rivers Alliance, et al (“NCRA”) and Planning and Conservation League, et al (“PCL”) filed separate actions challenging the project under CEQA and other laws, in which some contractors intervened. 2010) 48 Cal.4th 2011) 202 Cal.App.4th South Coast Air Quality Management Dist. State Lands Com. Citing Save Our Capitol!

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 4, 2024

VW Escapes Multiple Fines In EU Over Emissions Scandal Law 360 PaulaR Thu, 01/04/2024 - 17:26 Thursday, September 14, 2023 Read more Matthew Perlman Europe's top court ruled Wednesday that Volkswagen should not have to pay a €5 million ($5.3 VW Chops Labor Costs in U.S.

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Law Columbia

DECEMBER 5, 2023

2011) ; Regehr et al. The Sabin Center submitted an amicus brief supporting this claim and explaining how climate change attribution and detection research can be used to assess the effect of project-level emissions on sea ice declines within the habitat ranges of these species. Decision at 101-102.) See, e.g., IPCC AR6 WGI Ch.3

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Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

USA: Drone protest leads to arrest at Tucson’s Raytheon Missile Systems The Nuclear Resister | October 3, 2011 dozen activists gathered outside of Raytheon Missile Systems in Tucson, Arizona at 7 a.m. USA: Raytheon Sued Over Retirement Benefits Brendan Pierson | Law 360 | June 27, 2007 Raytheon Co. Residents in St.

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Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

USA: Drone protest leads to arrest at Tucson’s Raytheon Missile Systems The Nuclear Resister | October 3, 2011 dozen activists gathered outside of Raytheon Missile Systems in Tucson, Arizona at 7 a.m. USA: Raytheon Sued Over Retirement Benefits Brendan Pierson | Law 360 | June 27, 2007 Raytheon Co. Residents in St.

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Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

USA: Drone protest leads to arrest at Tucson’s Raytheon Missile Systems The Nuclear Resister | October 3, 2011 dozen activists gathered outside of Raytheon Missile Systems in Tucson, Arizona at 7 a.m. USA: Raytheon Sued Over Retirement Benefits Brendan Pierson | Law 360 | June 27, 2007 Raytheon Co. Residents in St.

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Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

USA: Drone protest leads to arrest at Tucson’s Raytheon Missile Systems The Nuclear Resister | October 3, 2011 dozen activists gathered outside of Raytheon Missile Systems in Tucson, Arizona at 7 a.m. USA: Raytheon Sued Over Retirement Benefits Brendan Pierson | Law 360 | June 27, 2007 Raytheon Co. Residents in St.

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Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

USA: Drone protest leads to arrest at Tucson’s Raytheon Missile Systems The Nuclear Resister | October 3, 2011 dozen activists gathered outside of Raytheon Missile Systems in Tucson, Arizona at 7 a.m. USA: Raytheon Sued Over Retirement Benefits Brendan Pierson | Law 360 | June 27, 2007 Raytheon Co. Residents in St.

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