Arnold Porter

JUNE 2, 2021

On March 3, 2021, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) announced its execution of a consent order (the Order) with Residential Mortgage Services, Inc. The Order is just one place in which the NYDFS has stressed the importance of conducting cybersecurity risk assessments.

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Arnold Porter

DECEMBER 10, 2021

On November 23, 2021, the federal banking agencies—i.e., On November 23, 2021, the federal banking agencies—i.e., as defined under the respective regulations of the Agencies. as defined under the respective regulations of the Agencies. Applicable regulations exempt financial market utilities—i.e.,

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Arnold Porter

AUGUST 26, 2021

On August 19, 2021, New York state enacted legislation requiring banks to adopt check processing practices intended to minimize non-sufficient funds charges. New York’s new law, which becomes effective on January 1, 2022, will have a potentially significant impact on banks operating in New York. What are the new requirements?

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2024

DEP issued conventional oil and gas operators a record total of 6,860 violations for all infractions of law and regulations in 2023, nearly 52% more than in 2021. Read more here (2017-2021). Click Here for list of all major enforcement actions listed by conventional oil and gas operator. Read more here. Read more here.

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CEQA Developments

MARCH 17, 2021

I’m very pleased to report that my colleague Travis Brooks will be speaking on CEQA issues and recent developments online at the 35th annual California Water Law & Policy Conference, which is presented by Argent Communications and will take place in virtual format on April 19 and 21, 2021. Please contact Arthur F.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Customer Use Heating Oil Tanks Exempt The 1989 state Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act does not regulate tanks used for storing heating oil for consumptive use on the premises, unless they are specifically regulated by Federal law. Click Here for information on aboveground storage tanks regulated by DEP.

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The Energy Law Blog

JANUARY 28, 2021

Several pieces of energy-industry legislation are teed up for debate as state legislatures reconvene for their first sessions of 2021. The Texas Legislature convened for its 2021 session earlier this month with several issues on the agenda. Pre-filed and introduced by State Sen. Senate Bill 119 ( S. 1] [link]. [2] 2] [link]. [3]

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The Energy Law Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), signed into law on November 15, 2021, amended Section 40307 of the Outer Continental Shelfs Act (OCSLA) to provide authority to the U.S. However, the DOI’s proposed implementing regulations authorized by the IIJA have yet to be issued for public comment.

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Arnold Porter

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The law firms’ Statement rejects the claims in these lawsuits on the grounds that SPACs are not investment companies. Statement by More Than 55 Law Firms. The law firms’ Statement was issued in response to several recent lawsuits, including the complaint filed in Assad v. Pershing Square Tontine Holdings Ltd. ,

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 4, 2022

The bills include-- -- Senate Bill 692 (Bartolotta-R-Washington) would establish erosion and sedimentation permit requirements in law under the mistaken notion DEP’s existing permit is not based on existing statutory authority which it is-- the Oil and Gas Act, the Clean Streams Law and other provisions of law.

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The Energy Law Blog

JULY 15, 2021

301 (formerly Senate Bill 185), which was signed by Governor Edwards on June 14, 2021 and will become effective on August 1, 2021. In 2019, North Carolina passed legislation similar to Act 301 in Louisiana, requiring the state regulatory agency to enact regulations addressing decommissioning of utility-scale solar projects. [6]

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 29, 2022

The legislation would lock in law the bonding amounts for conventional wells at $2,500 per well, when the average cost to taxpayers of plugging conventional wells is $33,000. The bill again puts in law again a provision exempting oil and gas wells drilled prior to April, 1985 from being required to have any plugging bond.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 20, 2024

Damascus Citizens asks that people seeing road dumping of oil and gas wastewater on public roads or if you have experienced impacts from the dumping contact them at: dcs@DamascusCitizens.org or 845-252-6677. Non-Compliance A Norm Non-compliance with regulations and the law is not an isolated event with conventional well owners.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 19, 2023

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported in November 2021 DEP had only $15 per well available to plug the number of active conventional oil and gas wells now on the books with DEP and estimates are state taxpayers are financially responsible for $5.1 Bond amounts are no deterrent to prevent abandonment. Read more here. Read more here.

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Arnold Porter

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

On September 23, 2021, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) took the first formal step toward writing new rules that would subject dealers in antiquities to the federal anti-money laundering laws and regulations. ” Section 6110 also requires FinCEN to propose rules no later than December 27, 2021.

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Acoel

MAY 17, 2021

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Kevin R. Occasionally, a child would grab the swing and hold it at the end of an arc, ultimately letting go with the swing moving in the opposite direction while several others would scamper under the swing to avoid contact. The post Environmental Law—sick unto death with that long agony?

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The Energy Law Blog

JANUARY 28, 2021

Several pieces of energy-industry legislation are teed up for debate as state legislatures reconvene for their first sessions of 2021. The Texas Legislature convened for its 2021 session earlier this month with several issues on the agenda. Pre-filed and introduced by State Sen. Senate Bill 119 ( S. 1] [link]. [2] 2] [link]. [3]

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Enviromental Defense

MARCH 30, 2023

If approved by both chambers of parliament, Bill C-226 will become law, and require the government to examine the links between racialization, socio-economic status and environmental risk, and develop Canada’s first national strategy on environmental racism and environmental justice. The bill now moves to the Senate.

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Arnold Porter

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

On September 21, 2021, the House voted to include the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2021 (SAFE Banking Act)[[N: Safe Banking Act of 2021, HR 1996, 117th Congress (April 19, 2021).]] 23, 2021), at Div. [[N: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, HR 4350, 117th Congress (Sept.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

DEP’s Water Resources Advisory Committee is scheduled to hear a presentation on DEP's new proposed regulation setting notification requirements for unauthorized discharges to waters of the Commonwealth at its meeting on September 21. 2015-011-L ).

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Law Columbia

JUNE 1, 2022

Further, the Act on Promotion of Global Warming Countermeasures (national legislation providing the general framework concerning the adoption and implementation of measures to combat global warming) was revised in May 2021. Civil law cases. The revised Act explicitly included the pledge for net zero by 2050. Kobe Steel Ltd.,

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

That’s 25% more than in 2021. DEP reported it had issued conventional oil and gas operators 4,514 notices of violation in 2021 in the 2021 Oil and Gas Annual Report. Read more here. Read more here. Click Here to read the 2022 compliance report summary. Culture Of Non-Compliance’ On December 29, 2022.

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The Energy Law Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (the “Act”), which was passed into law on November 15, 2021, included key amendments to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (“OCSLA”) that pave the way for carbon sequestration in offshore federal waters. Companies interested in such projects should closely monitor this rulemaking process.

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Arnold Porter

JUNE 2, 2021

Even with its Director, Kenneth Blanco, departing this week, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has been active in taking steps to implement the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (AML Act), which was enacted into law on January 1, 2021 as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (NDAA).

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Arnold Porter

JUNE 28, 2021

According to the SEC’s order, Guggenheim’s compliance manual included language prohibiting employees from initiating contact with any regulator without prior approval from Guggenheim’s legal or compliance department, and the firm included similar language in its annual compliance training materials. ” 17 C.F.R.

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Enviromental Defense

AUGUST 23, 2022

Groups defend federal government’s authority to regulate single-use plastics. More than two dozen plastic manufacturers have filed a lawsuit in Federal Court challenging the new regulations. Government action to regulate plastics is an essential step to stop plastic pollution at the source.”.

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Arnold Porter

JUNE 17, 2021

After fiscal year (FY) 2020, when the Office of the Whistleblower (OWB) of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or Commission) awarded a record-breaking $175 million to 39 individuals, FY 2021 has proven to be even more active. The OWB’s activity in the first half of 2021 continues the uptick in awards seen in 2020.

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Arnold Porter

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Effective September 10, 2021 , the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council revised FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, and related FAR sections to address an inconsistency between that clause and the corresponding Small Business Administration (SBA) regulation at 13 C.F.R. 10, 2021).]] 10, 2021).]]

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CEQA Developments

AUGUST 23, 2021

County of Inyo (2021) __ Cal.App.5th__. As a matter of law, the Court also held the County improperly relied on the existing facilities exemption for the project. or if the public agency failed to give the notice required by law.” Existing Facilities Exemption Did Not Apply As A Matter of Law. City of Los Angeles etc.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 18, 2023

On May 18, the Public Utility Commission adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Order proposing amendments to current regulations for the Low-Income Usage Reduction Program (LIURP) and requesting public comment. The PUC’s existing LIURP regulations apply to natural gas distribution companies and electric distribution companies.

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The Energy Law Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Interior’s authority to regulate offshore wind comes from the Energy Policy Act of 2005, which amended the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to expressly authorize Interior to issue leases for renewable energy projects in federal waters. The Construction and Operations Plan for this project was approved by BOEM in 2021. federal waters.

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The Energy Law Blog

JULY 15, 2021

301 (formerly Senate Bill 185), which was signed by Governor Edwards on June 14, 2021 and will become effective on August 1, 2021. In 2019, North Carolina passed legislation similar to Act 301 in Louisiana, requiring the state regulatory agency to enact regulations addressing decommissioning of utility-scale solar projects. [6]

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Arnold Porter

JUNE 2, 2021

On April 7, 2021, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) issued its long-awaited update to its Confidential Supervisory Information Rule (the CSI Rule). of the New York Banking Law; and (ii) agree not to further disseminate the CSI as required under the CSI Rule.

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Manning Law

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Today, the Government of Canada announced that draft regulations prohibiting certain single-use plastics have been published for public comment. It is the Government’s intention to finalize these Regulations and bring the ban into force as quickly as possible and as early as late 2022 after reviewing and considering comments received.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 29, 2023

Pollution of a water well like this is presumed by law to be caused by a natural gas well located within 2,500 feet of the well. The DEP inspector found significant natural gas readings around the well head of the water well which has been disconnected from the house and is no longer in use. Both violations are still outstanding.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) serves as Majority Chair of the House Environmental Committee and can be contacted by calling 717-783-1707 or sending email to: dmetcalf@pahousegop.com. Greg Vitali (D-Delaware) serves as Minority Chair and can be contacted by calling 717-787-7647 or sending email to: gvitali@pahouse.net.

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Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

OTTAWA/TRADITIONAL, UNCEDED TERRITORY OF THE ALGONQUIN ANISHNAABEG PEOPLE – Advocates for social justice and equity, environmental protection, and public health call on Parliament to expedite passage of Bill C-226, Canada’s first environmental racism law. Assess the administration and enforcement of environmental laws in each province and.

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