Sat.Jun 27, 2015 - Fri.Jul 03, 2015

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Nuclear Energy and Drought: A Recipe for Disaster

Vermont Law

Summary: Nuclear energy is one of the most debated subjects in the environmental policy and legal world. Questions that often arise are: Is it safe? Is it sustainable? Can it serve as a bridge to moving away from fossil fuels? However, what is often overlooked is the impact of nuclear power on our water systems, especially in drought prone areas.

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Texas Supreme Court Holds Producer Not Required to Share in Natural Gas Pipeline Compression Costs

The Energy Law Blog

In Kachina Pipeline Company, Inc. v. Lillis, No. 13-0596 , the Supreme Court of Texas interpreted a natural gas-purchase contract and held that a producer was not required to share in the costs of compression, even though that compression helped yield a higher re-sale price. Whether this decision narrowly reflects the language of one specific contract or represents a sea change is yet to be determined.

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New EPA Stormwater Permit Adds More Restrictions to Allowable Wash Water Discharges

The Energy Law Blog

On June 16, 2015, the EPA published a notice of final permit issuance for the NPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Industrial Activities (commonly referred to as the Multi-Sector General Permit or “2015 MSGP”). Click here to see the Multi-Sector General Permit. Many permittees will understandably focus on any changes made to the specific requirements for their sector.

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