National Law Center

JULY 10, 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 10 Jul The Feed: Vol.

Endangered Species Act

Circle of Blue

JULY 8, 2025

The return of salmon to the upper Klamath River represents a victory for nature, an exhibition of the century-long transition in how Americans view the environment, and a signal achievement of the 1973 Endangered Species Act. ” Before 2024, experts at the U.S Manifest destiny had hung up its boots.

Endangered Species Act

Law Columbia

APRIL 24, 2025

Interior cites three sources of emergency authority to support its new procedures, including existing regulations issued under (1) the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), (2) the Endangered Species Act (ESA), and (3) the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Wind, solar, and battery storage.

Fossil Fuels

National Law Center

JULY 24, 2025

Truth in Labeling Law(suits) Research Fellows Rusty Rumley Solar Smarts Samantha Capaldo Samantha Mikolajczyk Bankruptcy Biofuels Biosecurity Biotechnology Carbon Checkoff Programs Climate Change Commercial Transactions Commodity Programs Conservation Programs Cooperatives Cottage Foods Country of Origin Labeling Crop Insurance Disaster Assistance (..)

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Scientific American

AUGUST 6, 2025

Although military sonar or offshore drilling can have profound consequences for marine mammals, it would become near impossible to regulate these activities in the name of protecting animals, she adds.

Ocean

PA Environment Daily

MAY 4, 2025

Greene County [PaEN] -- Conventional Oil Well Storage Tank Rupture Causes 2,100 Gallon Spill Of Wastewater, Crude Oil In Upper Burrell Twp., Westmoreland County [PaEN] -- 6-Inch Conventional Natural Gas Gathering Pipeline Rupture Causes Spill In Rostraver Twp.,

Conservation

Acoel

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Richard A. In 1971 the Clean Air Act was passed and Nixon signed it. In 1972 the Clean Water Act was passed and Nixon signed it. In 1973 the Endangered Species Act was passed and Nixon signed it. Horder Let me state this at the outset.

Endangered Species Act

National Law Center

JULY 21, 2025

A similar provision was included in the 2024 Farm Bill proposal that last year advanced through the House Committee on Agriculture but ultimately failed to reach a vote on the House floor. To learn more about that proposal and the two Senate proposals, click here to read NALC article “Farm Bill 2024: Themes in the Proposed Nutrition Titles.”

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 13, 2025

Mencer has extensive experience advising producers and agribusinesses on compliance with the H-2A program and other labor regulations. The webinar will feature a Q&A-style conversation between Pittman and William Mencer, an Arkansas-based agricultural attorney. He founded The Law Office of William L.

Law

National Law Center

JUNE 12, 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 12 Jun The Feed: Vol.

Endangered Species Act

National Law Center

JUNE 26, 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 26 Jun The Feed: Vol.

Endangered Species Act

National Law Center

AUGUST 5, 2025

This is already a significant increase from the yearly total of ten investigations in 2024 and nine investigations in 2023. 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).

2013

National Law Center

JUNE 24, 2025

On June 28, 2024, the Court overturned the forty-year-old Chevron doctrine that gave judicial deference to agency decisions when agencies used their authority to interpret ambiguous statutes. This second article explores Auer deference, used by courts to review agency decisions that interpret the agency’s own regulations.

2013

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

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. and the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act [15 U.S.C. Compliance with these regulations is verified by either USDA or a third party certifier. NALC Explainer here ). 301 et seq.]

Law

National Law Center

AUGUST 1, 2025

Farmland July 11 – Stuttgart Daily Leader – NALC’s Pittman discusses foreign investments in U.S. land on C-SPAN July 12 – Newton County Times – Legal experts to explore Western water markets during NALC webinar July 12 – Jonesboro Sun – NALC’s Pittman discusses foreign investments in U.S.

2013

National Law Center

JUNE 4, 2025

Grain dealer statutes exist at the state level to regulate businesses that purchase grain from producers. Grain dealer statutes are an essential yet often overlooked part of state-level ag regulation,” Pifer said. The series provides in-depth information on current legal and policy issues affecting agriculture.

Law

National Law Center

JUNE 17, 2025

Specifically, USDA has authority to regulate meat, poultry, catfish, and unshelled egg products, and FDA regulates the other 80% of the food supply. Along with regulating a portion of our food supply, the FDA has the authority to regulate drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, dietary supplements, animal feed, and more.

2025

National Law Center

JULY 31, 2025

In March 2024, President Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act (“CAA”) of 2024 ( H.R. CFIUS also makes recommendations to the President on whether to suspend or prohibit a transaction. Ultimately, the President has the authority to suspend or prohibit a transaction that would threaten U.S. national security.

2013

National Law Center

JULY 8, 2025

Truth in Labeling Law(suits) Research Fellows Rusty Rumley Solar Smarts Samantha Capaldo Samantha Mikolajczyk Bankruptcy Biofuels Biosecurity Biotechnology Carbon Checkoff Programs Commodity Programs Conservation Programs Cooperatives Cottage Foods Country of Origin Labeling Crop Insurance Disaster Assistance Programs Environmental Law Equine Activity (..)

Law

Endangered Species Law

MARCH 29, 2024

On March 27, 2024, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) (collectively, the Services) made available pre-publication versions of the agencies’ long-awaited updates to regulations implementing sections 4 and 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

Endangered Species Act

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Fish and Wildlife Service regulations implementing the federal Endangered Species Act, evolving protections for the tricolored bat and northern long-eared bat, and potential policy implications of the 2024 election. Posted: October 28, 2024] PA Environment Digest Click Here to become a member.

Endangered Species Act

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 27, 2023

TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- Bob Donnan Blog: The Story Behind The Yeager Shale Gas Well Pad & Water Impoundment Contamination In Washington County -- PennLive Guest Essay: We Can’t Let Pennsylvania Become The Next Petrochemical Cancer Alley - By Joseph Minott, Clean Air Council -- StateImpactPA - Rachel McDevitt: PA Lawmakers Debate Proposal (..)

Endangered Species Act

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2024

Austin Davis -- WNEP: Singer Brady Sutliff Releases Ode To Shickshinny Music Video 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: March 10, 2024] PA Environment Digest

Endangered Species Act

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Going The RIGHT WAY: -- 35 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA -- 4,258 Stories In 2023 - Environmental & Conservation Leadership, Significant Events In PA [PaEN] -- 3,190 New Stories In 2022 - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership [PaEN] [Posted: December 31, 2023] PA Environment Digest

Conservation

National Law Center

JULY 1, 2025

Robbins News Releases UADA article: Endangered Species Act may be redefined in post-Chevron environment NALC news release: Western conference session will tackle how SCOTUS’ Chevron decision impacts ag NALC news release: National Ag Law Center webinar to examine U.S. Agency Deference in a Post-Chevron World: Auer v.

Endangered Species Act

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2024

Thank you for your leadership! -- PA Parks & Forests Foundation Announces 2024 Award Winners; Honorees Celebration Set For May 14 [PaEN] -- WeConservePA Honors Steven J. Schiffman, Esq.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2024

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- PA Parks & Forests Foundation Announces 2024 Award Winners; Honorees Celebration Set For May 14 [PaEN] -- WeConservePA Honors Steven J. Schiffman, Esq.

Renewable Energy

Smith Enviorment

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The legislature directed DEQ to do a human health risk assessment of 1,4 dioxane in drinking water based on peer-reviewed studies and report back to the legislature by May 1, 2024. A provision in the Regulatory Reform Act of 2023 requires the EMC to study narrative water quality standards and report to the legislature by June 1, 2024.

2023

Legal Planet

JULY 27, 2024

The Biden Administration has already taken major strides in this direction by adopting regulations and a memorandum of understanding among the permitting agencies (including CEQ, while I was general counsel) implementing previously unused authorities of the Federal Power Act to improve interagency coordination and expedite permitting processes.

Fossil Fuels

Legal Planet

JUNE 14, 2024

water rights administration is primarily the responsibility of state regulators, applying and enforcing state laws. The Bee reporters wrote that in fact, “farmers and other water users [across California] frequently ignore state drought regulations.” That’s because across the U.S., The result? Download as PDF

Endangered Species Act

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Scott Perry’s Latest Attack On Coal Miners Could Prove Deadly [Black Lung] - BlueGreen Alliance -- Post-Gazette Editorial: To Preserve The Lives And Livelihoods Of Coal Miners, Enhance Federal Silica Regulations -- Courier Times Guest Essay: Pennsylvania Can Shape Its Conservation Future By Leading On New Federal Farm Bill - By PA Cong.

Endangered Species Act

ESA

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Fishing Regulator Rejects Lifting Ban on Female Crab Harvest – The New York Times. Diplomats are expected to take on regulations governing the commercial trade of hippo parts and sharks. Zimbabwe is also pushing to loosen elephant ivory regulations. CNSF – FY 2024 Letter to White House OMB and OSTP (Oct. 7, 2022, to Dec.15,

2022

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 10, 2023

2 to 8 -- 9 Abandoned Conventional Wells; Failure To Restore Shale Gas Pad; No Progress In Spill Cleanups [PaEN] -- DEP Sets Jan. 7 Outreach Session In Luzerne County On Priority Climate Action Plan Initiatives -- DEP Hosts Dec. 7 Outreach Session In Luzerne County On Priority Climate Action Plan Initiatives -- DEP Hosts Dec.

Conservation

ESA

MARCH 20, 2023

This request marks the start of the appropriations process for fiscal year 2024 (FY24), which starts Oct. billion for the agency authorized in FY 2024 the CHIPS Act and Science Act. billion for NSF in FY 2024. The agency sets a goal of 1,100 peer-reviewed scientific publications during FY 2024.

2023

ESA

OCTOBER 24, 2022

US law protecting endangered species hampered by poor resources, study says – The Guardian. EPA says state agencies’ regulation of air pollution may violate civil rights of Black residents – Nola.com. Clean Water Act at 50: environmental gains, challenges unmet – Associated Press. ESC – FY 2024 Funding Request (Aug.

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