Acoel
OCTOBER 11, 2023
In addition, federal laws such as the Endangered Species Act have created federal claims for lake water to sustain threatened plants, animals and, most importantly, fish. Similarly, various Indian tribes have made claims on lake water to protect and enhance their irrigation and fishery projects.
Smith Enviorment
DECEMBER 14, 2023
The annual Appropriations Act (House Bill 259), the N.C. Farm Act of 2023 (Senate Bill 582) and the Regulatory Reform Act of 2023 (House Bill 600) all contained provisions weakening existing environmental protections and in some cases preventing adoption of new standards. House Bill 600, Sec.
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The Energy Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently issued an opinion regarding criminal liability under environmental statutes. 14-40128, 2015 U.S. 4, 2015). United States v. Citgo Petroleum Corp., LEXIS 15865 (5th Cir. Citgo appealed the convictions. The Court of Appeals also found support in its analysis of similar wildlife statutes.
Law Columbia
JULY 6, 2017
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) lacked authority to administratively stay portions of new source performance standards for the oil and gas sector for which it had granted requests for reconsideration. New Jersey Appellate Court Affirmed State Authority to Take Easements for Coastal Protection Projects. FEATURED CASE.
Environmental Science
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Indigenous species : A species of flora or fauna recognized as being native to a certain area. Often subject to specific environmental protections, especially when “endangered” (see above). As it is a waste, it serves no purpose on its own. It covers the following areas. Learn more about MNR programs.
Law Columbia
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court decision that vacated the listing of the Beringia distinct population segment (DPS) of the Pacific bearded seal subspecies as “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The federal district court for the Northern District of West Virginia ruled that the U.S.
Law Columbia
OCTOBER 7, 2019
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule repealing the Clean Power Plan and finalizing the final Affordable Clean Energy rule in its place. Circuit Ruled that EPA Must Consider Endangered Species in Setting Renewable Fuel Standards. Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection , No. 15-1363 et al.
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