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The Dirty Truth of Michigan v. EPA

Vermont Law

is a shift for this historically Clean Air Act-friendly Court. It is the first “anti-environmental” decision in the CAA realm since their 2007. regulate toxic emissions from power plants, rather than consider the cost when determining . regulate emissions. regulate emissions. Supreme Court in .

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EPA Proposes Modifications to Oil & Gas Air Pollution Standards

The Energy Law Blog

Moreno: On August 23, 2011, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published in the Federal Register a proposed rule that significantly expands the applicable air emissions standards for the Oil and Natural Gas Sector. The public comments period for the proposal ends on October 24, 2011. By Carlos J. See 76 Fed.

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Latest Chapter in the “EPA v. Texas” GHG Permitting Saga: EPA Publishes Final Rule Partially Disapproving Texas SIP and Promulgates FIP for GHG Emissions

The Energy Law Blog

Moreno On May 3, 2011, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) promulgated a final rule partially disapproving the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) and issuing a Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) for Texas. The interim final rule was set to expire on April 30, 2011. by: Carlos J.

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New Texas Legislation Authorizes TCEQ to Permit Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The Energy Law Blog

By Jillian Marullo House Bill 788, signed into law on June 14, 2013, authorizes the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (“TCEQ”) to regulate emissions of carbon dioxide and five other greenhouse gases (“GHG”) “[t]o the extent that greenhouse gas emissions require authorization under federal law.”

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Climate Litigation Chart Updates – November 2016

Law Columbia

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had failed to fulfill its non-discretionary obligation under Section 321(a) of the Clean Air Act to conduct evaluations of loss or shifts in employment that might result from implementation of the Clean Air Act. Murray Energy Corp. McCarthy , No.

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Brazil: Volkswagen will pay more than R$10 million in labor lawsuits

Corp Watch

19, climate protesters glued themselves to the Porsche pavilion floor at Volkswagen's Autostadt, joined by concerned researchers and environmental activists from an organization called Scientist Rebellion, to lobby their calls to decarbonize the German transportation sector. Agrees to Pay Over $1 Million for Clean Air Act Violation U.S.

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VW owners affected by "Dieselgate" in Switzerland will not receive compensation

Corp Watch

19, climate protesters glued themselves to the Porsche pavilion floor at Volkswagen's Autostadt, joined by concerned researchers and environmental activists from an organization called Scientist Rebellion, to lobby their calls to decarbonize the German transportation sector. Agrees to Pay Over $1 Million for Clean Air Act Violation U.S.

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