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. It is anticipated that BOEM will seek to hold the first GOM wind lease sale in 2023.

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Even before the justices granted review in the Sheetz case last Friday, the Court’s 2023-24 Term was shaping up as one featuring sweeping constitutional challenges to government regulation generally and to environmental regulation in particular. For example, in Loper Bright Enterprises v.

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ESA

DECEMBER 20, 2021

2773 ) is that the Senate bill funds the program through penalties paid for natural resources and environmental violations while the House bill does not specify a funding source. 6180 ) to incentivize removing invasive lionfish from the oceans. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE). Executive Branch.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

JUNE 14, 2023

We discuss the need for better water use regulation across the country to lessen the strain on EQIP. water resources. As the 2018 Farm Bill is set to expire on September 30, 2023, we believe this report is timely. Different regions of the country pose different resource concerns, such as water quality and wildlife habitat.

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The Energy Law Blog

AUGUST 31, 2023

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) held its long-anticipated offshore wind lease sale for the federal Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. GOM Lease Sale: The U.S. The twenty five-year operations term commences from COP approval.

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Legal Planet

JULY 1, 2022

That initiative would have authorized CalRecycle to adopt and enforce regulations requiring that 80 percent of single-use plastic packaging and food service ware, as compared to 2020 levels, be recyclable, compostable, or source reduced by 2030, with an additional requirement that 25 percent of the waste be source reduced.

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The Energy Law Blog

AUGUST 1, 2022

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) held its third Gulf of Mexico (GOM) Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force meeting on July 27, 2022 (3 rd Meeting). Ultimately, for BOEM, the goal as of now is a GOM wind energy lease auction to take place in early 2023, although a concrete date was not given. Following Ms.

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Corp Watch

JUNE 7, 2023

USA: “The Coke Side of Life”—More Sugar, Less Science Union of Concerned Scientists PaulaR Thu, 06/08/2023 - 03:44 Friday, August 14, 2015 Read more Deborah Bailin Almost 130 years ago, Coca-Cola first quenched Americans’ thirst and splashed its irresistible blend of sugar and, yes, cocaine , across our taste buds and brains.

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Corp Watch

JUNE 7, 2023

Total Penalties $241,580,318 (July 7, 2023) Number of Records 118 Books Agrifood Atlas: Facts and figures about the corporations that control what we eat by Heinrich Böll Foundation, Rosa Luxemburg Foundation & Friends of the Earth Europe (2017) Citizen Coke by Bartow J.

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Corp Watch

JUNE 7, 2023

in bribes BBC PaulaR Wed, 06/07/2023 - 10:06 Thursday, April 14, 2022 Read more Prosecutors say Noel Corry created a "corrupt procurement culture" A former Coca-Cola Enterprises manager has admitted taking more than £1.5m UK: Coca-Cola Enterprises boss admits taking £1.5m

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ESA

MAY 4, 2023

Congress Bipartisan members of Congress introduce legislation to address harassment in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Sound ecological science data clearly shows the vital role of wetlands for nature and to also protect human health and property. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced a bill ( S.

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ESA

MARCH 20, 2023

ESA Selects 2023 Graduate Student Policy Award Fifteen ESA members will travel to DC to receive policy and communications training and meet with policymakers on Capitol Hill. Congress Senate Commerce Committee to consider ocean debris legislation. million above FY 2023 enacted levels. billion for environmental justice.

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ESA

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and House progressives, led by House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) are opposing the permitting deal, citing concerns that the reforms would help fossil fuel projects and undermine the National Environmental Policy Act and the Clean Water Act. Joe Manchin (D-WV). 2 – Associated Press.

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ESA

MAY 9, 2022

Mining: House Natural Resources Committee Chair Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) and Sen. House Natural Resources Committee: The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing about wildlife disease surveillance and preventing future pandemics. billion for the agency in FY 2023. 7580 & S.

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ESA

APRIL 25, 2022

White House repeals Trump-era National Environmental Policy Act regulations. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee : The Senate will hold a confirmation hearing for President Biden’s nominee to be the U.S. Judge rules DNR lacks authority to regulate PFAS – Wisconsin Examiner. Executive Branch. International.

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ESA

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Senate Energy and Natural Resource Committee leaders introduce legislation to reauthorize the Department of Energy Office of Science. Wisconsin Natural Resources Board approves new PFAS standards. Natural Resources : The House Natural Resources Committee advanced a group of bills of interest at Feb.

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ESA

MAY 31, 2023

In this issue: Supreme Court dramatically shrinks Clean Water Act’s reach Biden administration must now rework recent Clean Water Act regulations. Congress House Natural Resources Committee passes Save Our Sequoias Act and legislation to allow mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The 5-4 ruling in Sackett v.

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ESA

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Glenn Youngkin (R)’s nomination of former EPA administrator to natural resources post. World leaders gather in France for ocean summit. The policy should remain in place, the resolution says, until the Forest Service drafts and completes new regulations that would establish a revised wildfire strategy. International.

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ESA

JULY 18, 2022

House is expected to pass all fiscal year 2023 spending bills before the August recess. Court strikes down Trump administration Endangered Species Act regulations. House Natural Resources Committee: The full committee voted to advance a bill ( H.R. In this issue: Congress. Executive Branch. She has a Ph.D.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 25, 2023

WEDNESDAY 10:00: DCNR Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council meeting. Capitol Click Here for latest PA Environmental News Like PA Environment Digest on Facebook Follow PA Environment Digest on Twitter Threads PA Environment Digest Feed Read Weekly PA Environment Digest [Posted: July 25, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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ESA

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

ESA to Hold National Nature Assessment Webinar. Apply for the 2023 Katherine S. Applications are due January 1, 2023. All comments must be submitted by 11:59 PM ET on January 27, 2023 via the USGCRP Review and Comment System. Comments are due by March 31, 2023. Comments on the draft must be submitted by Jan.

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ESA

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Legislators provide $200 million to NOAA for weather, coasts, oceans and climate research, $100 million for NOAA competitive climate research grants and provides $100 million to NOAA for development and dissemination of climate science information products and services. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration gets $1.5

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ESA

APRIL 11, 2022

Supreme Court reinstates Trump administration Clean Water Act regulation. Other methods, like tech to suck carbon out of the air or intervening in marine systems to boost the sequestration potential of oceans, are less vulnerable to reversal and don’t pose the same land issues, but most are in their infancy. Executive Branch.

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ESA

MARCH 14, 2022

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee advances nomination of Asmeret Asefaw Berhe to lead Department of Energy’s Office of Science. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration receives $5.88 Huffman is a senior member of the House Natural Resources Committee. NSF receives a four percent increase.

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ESA

JUNE 14, 2021

The Biden administration laid out its timeline for rolling back major Trump environmental rules, but acknowledged that the process of enacting more protective regulations on climate and air pollution and drinking water will take years — if they can estimate the timeline at all.

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ESA

MARCH 6, 2023

In this issue: Comment Period for the National Nature Assessment Closes March 31, 2023 White House Office of Science and Technology Policy leaders appeal for input from ecologists in a Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment editorial. The comment period ends March 31, 2023. Submit a comment here.

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ESA

APRIL 18, 2023

Sound ecological science data clearly shows the vital role of wetlands for nature and to also protect human health and property. Planning requires the expertise of ecologists, landscape architects, environmental planners, and environmental engineers, and can be incentivized by local regulations. EPA case by early summer 2023.

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ESA

APRIL 27, 2023

Sound ecological science data clearly shows the vital role of wetlands for nature and to also protect human health and property. Planning requires the expertise of ecologists, landscape architects, environmental planners, and environmental engineers, and can be incentivized by local regulations. EPA case by early summer 2023.

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ESA

AUGUST 1, 2022

Senate Releases FY 2023 Spending Bills. Spending bills for fiscal years FY 2022 and FY 2023 have fallen short of appropriating the amount included in similar authorizing legislation. Senate Releases FY 2023 Spending Bills. The Senate Appropriations Committee released its draft fiscal year (FY) 2023 spending bills.

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ESA

MAY 15, 2023

Courts Supreme Court decision about California’s pork regulations could impact state climate regulations. Chellie Pingree (D-ME)’s Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act ( H.R. Executive Branch Biden administration issues proposed rule to limit emissions from power plants. Legislative updates: The full House approved Rep.

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ESA

APRIL 3, 2023

The assessment will also allow the country to look ahead at how nature might change in the future and identify opportunities for investments in nature to help achieve climate, health, environmental justice and economic goals. Legislative Updates House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) and Sen.

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ESA

JANUARY 31, 2022

UN seeks input about possible topics for the Ocean and Climate Change Dialogue. Conservation: The House Natural Resources Committee approved the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (H.R. The Senate companion bill funds the program through penalties paid for natural resources and environmental violations.

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ESA

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee advanced the nomination of Jainey Bavishi to be the assistant secretary of oceans and atmosphere at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the second-most senior position at NOAA. Maryland AG Sues Monsanto, Alleges Harm to Natural Resources – Associated Press.

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ESA

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Apply for the 2023 Katherine S. Applications are due January 1, 2023. National Committee for the Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. ESA to Hold Informational US National Nature Assessment Webinar Dec. Comments are due by March 31, 2023. Apply for the 2023 Katherine S. 1, 2023, 12PM EDT.

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ESA

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

In this issue: Congressional Leadership Releases Committee Rosters House Science Committee, House Natural Resources and other committees fill out leadership rosters and add freshmen members for the 118th Congress. House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) announced the committee leadership.

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ESA

JANUARY 23, 2023

In this issue: Congress House Republicans name new members and leadership for the House Appropriations Committee, House Science Committee and House Natural Resources Committee with the start of the 118th Congress. The new Republican members of the House Natural Resources Committee are Reps. rule in the courts.

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ESA

JULY 26, 2021

This includes a 39% increase for climate research and a 29% increase for the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research. Nominations: The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted 10-10 to advance Tracy Stone-Manning’s nomination to the full Senate. Huffman is a senior member of the House Natural Resources Committee.

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