Vermont Law
MAY 31, 2015
. Summary: Unfortunately for many fish, dams are the end of the river. It doesn’t have to be that way: Dam removal is becoming more common across the country. However, the mechanisms for initiating dam removal are not always efficient. Current dam removal mechanisms are expensive, involve many parties, and can take several years to get the job done.
The Energy Law Blog
MAY 26, 2015
By Andrew Wooley On May 8, 2015, the Supreme Court of Texas held in Phillips v. Carlton Energy Group, LLC [1] / that an expert witness’s pre-suit evaluations of a coal bed methane concession in Bulgaria and his and another expert’s opinion testimony at trial were too speculative to support a jury’s damage finding for tortious interference related to the concession, but that several bona fide offers to purchase an interest in the concession, even if based on the same pre-suit expert evaluations,
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Environmental Law Reporter
MAY 19, 2015
United States v. Anaplex Corporation. 05/14/2015. anderson@eli.org. Tue, 05/19/2015 - 10:50. A settling CWA and RCRA defendant that discharged pollutants to a POTW and that violated regulations on the storage, disposal, and management of hazardous wastes at its electroplating facility in Paramount, California, must pay a $142,200 civil penalty, must undertake a rinsewater use evaluation, must implement ongoing pollution monitoring, and must report on hazardous waste handling measures.
Environmental Law Reporter
MAY 19, 2015
United States v. Marathon Petroleum Corporation. 05/19/2015. anderson@eli.org. Tue, 05/19/2015 - 10:52. A settling CAA defendant responsible for emissions violations at gasoline refineries and terminals in several states must pay a $2.9 million civil penalty, must retire 5.5 billion sulfur credits, and must make structural modifications to several of its fuel distribution terminals in environmental justice areas.
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.
Vermont Law
MAY 18, 2015
Summary: The Environmental and Natural Resources Law Clinic is constantly involved in cases that benefit our environment locally and beyond. Rachel Stewart was a student clinician on the Jay Peak Stormwater team and worked to protect polluted rivers around Jay Peak Resort. The work of student clinicians and the staff at the ENRLC resulted in a beneficial ruling, which should improve the surrounding rivers.
Environmental Law Reporter
MAY 15, 2015
United States v. Enviro-Safe Refrigerants, Inc. 05/14/2015. anderson@eli.org. Fri, 05/15/2015 - 07:20. A settling CAA and Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program defendant that marketed and sold flammable hydrocarbon refrigerants as direct replacements for ozone-depleting substances without notification to EPA must pay a $300,000 civil penalty and must restrict future marketing activities to comply with SNAP regulations.
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Environmental Law Reporter
MAY 13, 2015
United States v. Honolulu, Hawaii, City and County of. 05/12/2015. anderson@eli.org. Wed, 05/13/2015 - 07:59. A settling CAA defendant that failed to timely submit, install, and operate a design plan for a gas collection and control system at a landfill on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, must pay an $875,000 civil penalty and must implement a supplemental environmental project comprised of the installation and operation of a photovoltaic system at its waste-to-energy facility.
Environmental Law Reporter
MAY 11, 2015
United States v. Tonawanda Coke Corp. 05/11/2015. anderson@eli.org. Mon, 05/11/2015 - 08:06. A settling CAA, CWA, and EPCRA defendant responsible for violations at its facility in Tonawanda, New York, must pay a $2,750,000 civil penalty to the United States and New York, must perform a wetlands preservation supplemental environmental project valued at $357,143, must fund a $1,000,000 state-led environmental benefit project fund, and must perform injunctive relief.
Environmental Law Reporter
MAY 5, 2015
United States v. Lawrence, MA, City of. 04/29/2015. anderson@eli.org. Tue, 05/05/2015 - 06:43. A settling CWA defendant that failed to comply with its NPDES and small municipal separate storm sewer system permits must undertake various measures to study and correct the permit violations in order to achieve compliance with the CWA and applicable regulations.
Environmental Law Reporter
MAY 5, 2015
United States v. Merit Energy Company, LLC. 05/01/2015. anderson@eli.org. Tue, 05/05/2015 - 06:45. A settling CAA defendant that violated volatile organic compound regulations at an onshore natural gas processing plant in Kalkaska, Michigan, must pay an $850,000 civil penalty and must implement an enhanced leak detection and repair program as injunctive relief.
Speaker: Antoine M. Thompson, Executive Director of the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition
Diversity, Equity, Justice, and Inclusion (DEJI) policies, programs, and initiatives are critically important as we move forward with public and private sector climate and sustainability goals and plans. Underserved and socially, economically, and racially disadvantaged communities bear the burden of pollution, higher energy costs, limited resources, and limited investments in the clean energy and transportation sectors.
Vermont Law
MAY 4, 2015
Summary: The Depart of the Interior recently released its final rule on hydraulic fracturing on public and tribal lands. Because many states have no comprehensive fracking regulation in place, the federal rule will become the only governing authority in many parts of the country. However, several groups recently filed suit against the Department over the validity of the rule. _.
Environmental Law Reporter
MAY 13, 2015
United States v. Morgan-Skinner. 05/01/2015. anderson@eli.org. Wed, 05/13/2015 - 07:43.
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