The Energy Law Blog
DECEMBER 27, 2023
On December 7, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) disapproved the state implementation plan (SIP) revisions for the Baton Rouge ozone nonattainment area that Louisiana set forth in response to EPA’s 2015 SIP Call rule. To comply with the 2015 SIP Call rule, Louisiana had proposed revising its SIP by removing LAC 33:III.2201.C.8,
Clean Energy Law
JUNE 1, 2021
At a contentious board hearing on May 7, 2021, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) approved a first-in-the-nation rule to regulate trucking emissions from warehouses by a 9-4 vote. Bledsoe and Jennifer Garlock. Fees are due at the time of report submittal. Sunset Date.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Legal Planet
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
However, leaks which allow gasses to escape can mitigate reductions or result in overall increases in emissions relative to alternate storage methods, and generating energy via anaerobic digesters can emit pollutants like nitrogen oxide and carbon monoxide, among others. 2014 , Moeletsi and Tongwane, 2015 , Kritee et al.,
Clean Energy Law
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
In 2015, a total volume of 598.3 billion in 2015. [4]. In 2015, a total volume of 598.3 billion in 2015. [4]. The Basin does not meet the state or federal ambient air quality standards for ozone and particulate matter, and existing regulations have to date proved insufficient to bring the Basin into compliance.
Union of Concerned Scientists
MAY 17, 2023
Unlike other major air pollutants, ground-level ozone is not emitted directly into the air but is created by chemical reactions between nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds, meaning that ozone pollution is tied to sources that emit these precursor chemicals, such as heavy duty vehicles.
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Independent, non-industry reviews of oil and gas industry regulations over the last 10 years have concluded they do not adequately protect public health and the environment. An update to the conventional regulations was killed in 2016 by the General Assembly and Gov. Read more here. Read more here.
Union of Concerned Scientists
JUNE 14, 2023
In 2015, the EPA issued the Clean Power Plan to reduce carbon pollution from power plants, which at the time were the largest source of heat-trapping emissions in the country. First, the court did not question the EPA’s authority to regulate power plant carbon emissions. EPA Supreme Court decision in 2022. EPA’s 6-3 majority opinion.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
52 
Let's personalize your content