Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 26, 2025

The NPDES permit for the Oceanside facility, expired in 2014 but had been administratively reissued ever since. It also shows the same lack of deference to federal and state scientists and agencies as last summers Chevron case , which another colleague, Dr. Merner , explains has critical ramifications for environmental regulations.

Clean Water Act

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 25, 2025

Million Penalty From EQT For Drilling-Related Pollution In Tioga County [October 2014] -- DEP Fines National Fuel Gas Midstream $250,000 For Pipeline Construction Violations in Lycoming [September 2014] -- DEP Fines Range Resources $4.15 Million Civil Penalty To Equitrans For Violations Related To The Uncontrolled Venting Of 1.1

2014

Law Columbia

AUGUST 6, 2025

This due diligence requirement is stringent and includes the procedural obligation to regulate and assess the environmental impacts of private high-emitting projects on the supply side (para 254, 296). C target, high-emitting private sectors must be subject to robust legal regulation. 4 of the Paris Agreement. To reach the 1.5˚C

Circle of Blue

JULY 24, 2025

The Cambodian government estimated in 2014 that building projects in Phnom Penh require at least 15,000 to 20,000 cubic meters of sand per day, or six Olympic-sized swimming pools. Even though some aspects of the Mekong’s use, such as sand mining, can be regulated by the Cambodian government, others are harder to control.

Government

Law Columbia

MAY 30, 2025

By the time the case reached the State Court of Appeals, the key issue to be resolved was whether New York States Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), preempts local regulation in the field of GHG emissions regulationand therefore Local Law 97. And, the language of CLCPA 10 and 11 does not require a different result.

Law

National Law Center

JUNE 10, 2025

Under that process, NRCS will classify an area as being either a type of wetland, a converted wetland, or an area not subject to Swampbuster regulation. The Commerce Clause of the United States Constitution grants Congress the power “to regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States.[]” U.S. 3822 (a)(5).

2013

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

By Kelly Jedrzejewski, Penn State News In 2014, Jane Cook joined the second-ever training class of Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward volunteers. 20 Webinar [PaEN] -- Environmental Quality Board To Consider Proposed Spill Notification Regulation; Blasting; NOx & VOC Corrections Nov.

Conservation

A Greener Life

JULY 6, 2025

By Amber Brady Ahead of the pivotal 2025 COP30 summit, which will take place in November and December, Amber Brady provides an updated version of our 2014 piece on Brazil’s environmental facts. Strengthening regulations, enforcing safety standards, and enhancing monitoring systems are crucial to prevent future tragedies.

2025

Circle of Blue

JULY 24, 2025

The Cambodian government estimated in 2014 that building projects in Phnom Penh require at least 15,000 to 20,000 cubic meters of sand per day, or six Olympic-sized swimming pools. Even though some aspects of the Mekong’s use, such as sand mining, can be regulated by the Cambodian government, others are harder to control.

Government

National Law Center

JULY 8, 2025

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2013

Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 21, 2025

The report provides renewed evidence of the consequences for our health of using fossil fuels In 1970 the Clean Air Act and the newly formed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) were given authority by Congress to regulate pollution from passenger cars and other forms of transportation. From 2000 to 2020, national PM 2.5 Letter from Dr. H.

Ozone

PA Environment Daily

MAY 7, 2025

Pennsylvania saw a more than 4,000% jump since 2014 in the number of electric vehicles registered in the state, ranking the Commonwealth 14th in the nation for EV registrations. Pennsylvania now boasts more than 5,000 EV chargers - ranking 10th in the nation. GW Of Power-- 7 In PA With Power Potential Of 1.2

Renewable Energy

PA Environment Daily

JULY 2, 2025

The Chesapeake Bay Commission signed the original agreement in 2014 alongside the Environmental Protection Agency, the District of Columbia, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New York and Pennsylvania. Chesapeake Bay Journal - Jeremy Cox: A New Chesapeake Bay Agreement - What’s In, What’s Out? ]

2025

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 9, 2025

DEP has tried for decades to regulate this practice but failed because the conventional industry simply does not comply. Attempts To Regulate Road Dumping All Failed There have been several attempts by DEP to regulate the road dumping of conventional wastewater to reduce its environmental and health impacts. Read more here.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MAY 22, 2025

DEP has tried for decades to regulate this practice but failed because the conventional industry simply does not comply. Attempts To Regulate Road Dumping All Failed There have been several attempts by DEP to regulate the road dumping of conventional wastewater to reduce its environmental and health impacts. Read more here.

Natural Gas

Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 28, 2025

As we’ll see, these intricacies, and how they’re regulated, played a big role in what happened on April 28. One critical method is referred to variously as voltage control, voltage regulation, or reactive power compensation. Most generators, including IBRs, are able to provide reactive power to accomplish voltage regulation.

Regulations

Circle of Blue

APRIL 21, 2025

Lee Zeldin, the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, committed last month to dissolve the agencys scientific research office, reduce the agencys staff by 65 percent, and take 31 actions to kill regulations or programs affecting toxic air emissions and water discharges, climate change, and waste management.

Earth Day

National Law Center

JULY 24, 2025

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Endangered Species Act

PA Environment Daily

JULY 31, 2025

So just thinking back over the course of this past decade, widespread gas failures were the primary cause of near blackouts in PJM, in both 2014 and 2022 with Winter Storm Elliott. “Even though individual gas-fired plants can be reliable, they have a disturbing tendency to fail in large numbers at the same time, particularly in the winter. "So

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

They [DEP] have 337 positions less now than in 2002, and since 2002, you've had an enormous increase in responsibility, such as the advent of the shale gas industry, more federal air and water regulations, you have to implement the emergence of PFAS and so forth. Last September, you were down to 650 positions. [

2002

Circle of Blue

APRIL 2, 2025

The Arizona Commerce Authority, the regulating agency, says that 64 data centers have received the exemption that covers purchases of hardware and software. Chandler was the first municipality in the state to regulate data centers. Arizona encourages the growth of data centers through a sales tax exemption that was approved in 2013.

Cooling

National Law Center

JULY 24, 2025

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2013

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 10, 2025

These prestigious awards are presented to Pennsylvanians who made a unique and creative contribution to the field of environmental management in Pennsylvania with preference given to the fields of administration, law, regulation and community organization.

Environmental Protection

National Law Center

JULY 10, 2025

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Endangered Species Act

PA Environment Daily

MAY 24, 2025

Both wells were drilled in December 2014. Greg Vitali (D-Delaware) Majority Chair House Environmental & Natural Resource Protection Committee -- City & State PA Guest Essay: Pennsylvania Must Energize Efforts To Regulate Its Oil And Gas Industry - By By Rep. Original abandonment violation issued for 7H well on March 4, 2025.

2025

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Neuman said it is undisputed that in 2013 the Mariner East pipeline was an interstate pipeline that provided no service in Pennsylvania and was regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Authority as common carriers under federal law with no eminent domain authority. Read more here.

2013

PA Environment Daily

JULY 24, 2025

Drakulic Well Pad Background In 2014, Apex Energy (PA), LLC, acquired in 2025 by WCAA Upstream, LLC, applied for a permit to build an unconventional gas well pad in Penn Township. Apex subsequently withdrew this application because Penn Township was in the process of updating its ordinance for unconventional well operations.

Environmental Protection

National Law Center

JULY 21, 2025

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2013

National Law Center

JULY 11, 2025

The Ag & Food Law Update > Search Site Navigation About the Center Professional Staff Partners Research by Topic Center Publications Webinar Series State Compilations Farm Bill Resources Ag Law Bibliography Ag Law Glossary Ag Law Reporter General Resources 11 Jul NALC news release: NALC’s Pittman discusses foreign investments in U.S.

2013

National Law Center

AUGUST 5, 2025

Jurisdiction of food supply In the United States, the food supply is primarily regulated on the federal level by two agencies – the FDA and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Specifically, the USDA regulates meat, poultry, catfish, and unshelled egg products, and the FDA regulates the other 80% of food.

2013

National Law Center

JUNE 24, 2025

This second article explores Auer deference, used by courts to review agency decisions that interpret the agency’s own regulations. The Department of Labor (DOL), which administers the FLSA, issued regulations with specific requirements for overtime-exempt status. Background In Auer v.

2013

National Law Center

JUNE 12, 2025

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Endangered Species Act

National Law Center

JULY 1, 2025

There is good news though for small business owners – almost every state in the country has passed laws or regulations allowing entrepreneurs in similar situations to produce and sell certain food products made in private homes with very little or no regulation or oversight. What Are Cottage Foods? Particularly, the U.S.

Law

National Law Center

JUNE 26, 2025

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Endangered Species Act

National Law Center

JULY 17, 2025

Later, in 2018, California voters approved Proposition 12 , a ballot initiative regulating the production and sale of many veal, egg, and pork products. For this argument, they first rely on California regulations implementing the two laws, noting specific language requirements for documents of title and shipping manifests. 301 et seq.]

Law

National Law Center

AUGUST 1, 2025

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2013

National Law Center

JUNE 4, 2025

Grain dealer statutes exist at the state level to regulate businesses that purchase grain from producers. million in 2014 after delivering rice for export but not receiving payment. Grain dealer statutes are an essential yet often overlooked part of state-level ag regulation,” Pifer said.

Law