Law Columbia

JULY 6, 2017

Six environmental groups launched the proceeding challenging the stay after EPA published notice of the stay in the June 5, 2017 issue of the Federal Register. filed June 5, 2017; emergency motion for stay granted July 3, 2017). June 29, 2017). June 28, 2017). June 28, 2017). filed June 9, 2017).

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2017 Clean Air Act Climate Change Renewable Energy 40

Law Columbia

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Before a federal agency can issue such a permit it must comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”), issuing either an environmental impact statement or a determination that a full review is not needed. These permitting decisions may then subject transmission lines to NEPA, among other statutes. .

Renewable Energy 55

Renewable Energy Natural Gas Electricity Fossil Fuels 55

Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court decision that vacated the listing of the Beringia distinct population segment (DPS) of the Pacific bearded seal subspecies as “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Sentencing was scheduled for February 3, 2017. Oregon Wild v. Connaughton , No.

2016 40

2016 Climate Change Fossil Fuels Greenhouse 40

Law Columbia

MARCH 6, 2018

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court decision that vacated the listing of the Arctic ringed seal as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The court ruled, however, that the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) did not require additional climate change analysis.

2018 40

2018 Clean Air Act Climate Change Endangered Species Act 40

Law Columbia

JUNE 8, 2021

Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) did not sufficiently explain why it reversed a previous determination that the Pacific walrus qualified for listing as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act.

2021 42

2021 Fossil Fuels Endangered Species Act Climate Change 42

Law Columbia

JULY 2, 2021

Chevron filed the third-party complaint in December 2017 against the company—of which the Norwegian State is majority stakeholder—for indemnity and contribution. Federal Court Allowed NEPA Claim to Proceed Against USDA Hog Slaughter Rule. Virginia Federal Court Said Challenge to NEPA Regulations Was Not Justiciable.

2021 45

2021 Climate Change Fossil Fuels Greenhouse 45

ESA

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

She previously worked as the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks director from 2017–2020 and was an assistant professor of law at the University of Montana. President Biden signed the Further Additional Extending Government Funding Act ( H.R. Supreme Court rejects Dakota Access NEPA battle – E&E News. 6617 ) Feb.

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2022 Natural Resources Climate Change Conservation 98