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July 2017 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

Law Columbia

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. at its theme park in Jackson Township in Ocean County. A-3393-15T4 et al. June 22, 2017).

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ESA Policy News: May 4, 2023

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Congress Bipartisan members of Congress introduce legislation to address harassment in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 2990 ) to address sexual harassment and assault in the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Act, which is legislation intended to reduce plastic pollution in the oceans.

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March 2018 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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The court stated: “Plaintiffs’ claims for public nuisance, though pled as state-law claims, depend on a global complex of geophysical cause and effect involving all nations of the planet (and the oceans and atmosphere). California Federal Court Ordered Publication of Obama-Era Energy Conservation Standards in Federal Register.

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Policy News: February 28, 2022

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The Keeping Ecosystems Living and Productive Act (Kelp Act, H.R. Jared Huffman (D-CA), authorizes a $50 million grant program to fund conservation, restoration and management projects focused on kelp forest ecosystems. The Combatting Online Wildlife Trafficking Act ( H.R 16: . 4458 ), from Rep. on March 7, 2022. .

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July 2021 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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The conservation groups’ appeal of the district court decision is still pending, with the opening brief due on July 12. The Tenth Circuit directed the conservation groups “to address with specificity … whether this court has jurisdiction over their appeal.” Rocky Mountain Wild v. June 21, 2021).

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Policy News: November 22, 2021

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Legislators provide $200 million to NOAA for weather, coasts, oceans and climate research, $100 million for NOAA competitive climate research grants and provides $100 million to NOAA for development and dissemination of climate science information products and services. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration gets $1.5

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Policy News: June 14, 2021

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US Fish and Wildlife Service reverses Endangered Species Act rules. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management said it anticipates issuing a proposed rule in September updating its regulations for renewable energy generation. Senate holds confirmation hearing for Bureau of Land Management director nominee. Executive Branch.

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