Smith Enviorment

DECEMBER 14, 2023

143-215.10C, to require a groundwater compliance boundary at animal operations: “[animal operations] shall have a compliance boundary as may be established by rule or permit for various categories of animal waste management systems and beyond which groundwater quality standards may not be exceeded.” See: House Bill 600, Sec.

2023 52

2023 Clean Water Act Waste Law 52

Law Columbia

JULY 6, 2017

Allco is an owner, operator, and developer of solar energy projects throughout the country, including in Georgia and New York. The court agreed with the magistrate’s conclusion that the plaintiffs failed to state a claim for violation of a nondiscretionary duty under the Endangered Species Act and that the court therefore lacked jurisdiction.

2017 40

2017 Clean Air Act Climate Change Renewable Energy 40

Law Columbia

MARCH 6, 2018

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court decision that vacated the listing of the Arctic ringed seal as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The court said it was not arbitrary or capricious to rely on climate change models that projected through 2100. Perry , No. 3:17 -cv-03404 (N.D.

2018 40

2018 Clean Air Act Climate Change Endangered Species Act 40

Law Columbia

AUGUST 4, 2021

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed judgment in favor of the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on claims that the Department violated the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) by failing to consider environmental impacts of certain immigration programs and policies. Mayorkas , No. 20-55777 (9th Cir. July 19, 2021).

2021 40

2021 Climate Change Paris Agreement 2019 40

ESA

JUNE 14, 2021

US Fish and Wildlife Service reverses Endangered Species Act rules. EPA acting air chief Joe Goffman last week said EPA remains on track to meet the July deadline. EPA’s entry in the agenda projects December for a final rule; NHTSA’s entry does not list a date for finalization. Executive Branch. International.

2021 98

2021 Endangered Species Act Ocean Climate Change 98

ESA

APRIL 5, 2021

DOT halts Texas highway project in test of Biden’s promises on race. Biden Infrastructure Plan Includes Funding for Natural Infrastructure, Scientific Infrastructure. This includes launching an Advanced Research Projects Agency – Climate (ARPA-C), which will develop new methods for reducing emissions and building climate resilience.

2021 74

2021 Technology Technology Conservation 74