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Transportation/Hazardous Materials: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Interpretive Letter Addressing...

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) issued a June 5th Interpretive Letter clarifying the Hazardous Materials Regulations (“HMR”) applicable to United Nations specification packaging exceptions...more

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Sustainability Due Diligence Requirements In The EU Batteries Regulation

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European Regulation 2023/1542, concerning batteries and waste batteries (the “EUBR”), is a dark horse. While it includes a number of restrictions associated with hazardous materials embedded in batteries, and...more

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Navigating the Legal Landscape of Electric Vehicle Battery Fires

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The electric vehicle (“EV”) revolution is reshaping the automotive industry, promising a greener future and reduced reliance on fossil fuels. However, as EV adoption accelerates, manufacturers face a growing legal and...more

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Cobalt, Lithium, and the Quest for Sustainable Batteries With John Busbee, Xerion — Battery + Storage Podcast

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In this episode, host Bill Derasmo interviews John Busbee, CEO and co-founder of Xerion Advanced Battery Corporation. Dr. Busbee discusses his transition from a 21-year career in the U.S. Air Force to advancing battery...more

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New Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations May Impact Imported Lithium-Ion Batteries

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The American Active Anode Material Producers (AAAMP), an ad hoc trade association of domestic manufacturers, filed petitions on Dec. 18, 2024, with the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) and the U.S. International Trade...more

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Transportation/Hazardous Materials: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Interpretive Letter Addressing Lithium...

The United States Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) addressed in an October 1st Interpretive Letter the application of the federal Hazardous Materials Regulations (“HMR”): …to determine...more

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A New Administration Brings Rewards and Concerns for the Mining Industry.

With the November election behind us and a Republican administration to come, there are many questions regarding possible changes to environmental regulations and funding of U.S. energy projects. Given the Trump...more

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San Diego County Weighs Potential Restrictions on Lithium-Ion Battery Storage Facilities

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The San Diego County Board of Supervisors passed a measure on Sept. 11, 2024, for the county fire department, in coordination with a battery storage consultant, to complete a technical study examining potential safety...more

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Foley Automotive Update - October 2024

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An article by Foley & Lardner Partner Vanessa Miller that provides a guide to force majeure provisions was published in mdm Distribution Intelligence. To address potential risks to national security, the U.S. Commerce...more

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A Short Introduction to BESS Projects in Great Britain

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What is BESS? Battery storage or “BESS” (Battery Energy Storage Systems) projects are electrochemical infrastructure assets that allow energy to be stored and released on demand, and most of these projects are Lithium-Ion...more

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USTR Finalizes New Section 301 Tariffs

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The United States Trade Representative (USTR) published a Federal Register notice detailing its final modifications to the Section 301 tariffs on China-origin products....more

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Congress Moves Forward on Lithium-Ion Battery Legislation

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As the demand for clean energy and transportation grows, so does the need for rechargeable batteries. Lithium-ion batteries are widely used, from small toys to electric cars to large energy storage systems. While some...more

Integral Consulting Inc.

Building a Safe Energy Future: Proactive Product Stewardship for Battery Storage

Battery technology has become ubiquitous in daily life with the growing use of lithium batteries powering consumer products ranging from handheld electronic devices to electric vehicles. Besides their use in consumer...more

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One Man’s Trash is Another Man’s Treasure: Ownership of Produced Water in Texas

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With the rise of battery technologies in electric vehicles, electronics, utility-scale electrical energy storage and other industrial applications, there has been increased demand for lithium, cobalt, and other minerals. In...more

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Lithium for Batteries from Geothermal Brine

If all goes as planned, solar, wind and other clean energy technologies will help us abandon carbon emissions for good. But many green power sources perform their best only when nature cooperates, so an important (and...more

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Proposed Increases to Section 301 Duties on Batteries, Battery Components, and Critical Minerals

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The U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”) recently issued its report in the four-year review of Section 301 duties on goods imported from China. As part of that review, USTR proposed imposing or increasing tariffs on a range of...more

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Expanded § 301 Tariffs on Chinese Semiconductors, Solar, Batteries, and Other Strategic Sectors

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On May 14, 2024, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced expansions to tariffs under § 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (§ 301) on imports from China, including tariff increases on currently covered...more

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USTR Issues Federal Register Notice on New Section 301 Tariffs on Chinese Products and Machinery Exclusion Process

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On May 22, the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) issued a Federal Register notice that provides additional information on the new or increased tariffs on select Chinese-origin products that USTR previously...more

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Battery storage M&A powers into 2024

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Battery energy storage systems (BESS), which enable utility companies and grid operators to access pools of surplus renewable energy on demand that would otherwise be wasted, play a central role in the global energy...more

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Why Am I Asked if I Am Carrying a Lithium-Ion Battery on a Plane?

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Once you enter the airport, you will immediately notice signs asking if you are checking any device which may have a lithium-ion battery. The real question is, why are they asking?...more

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Perfecting High-Performance Battery Chemistry With John Kem, American Battery Factory — Battery + Storage Podcast

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In this episode of the Battery + Storage Podcast, host Bill Derasmo is joined by John Kem, president of American Battery Factory (ABF). They discuss how ABF is redefining the domestic supply chain landscape and reviving...more

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Mining in Africa and its role in the global energy transition

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The road to decarbonisation - From the copper belts of Zambia and the lithium and cobalt deposits in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to the manganese mines in Gabon, the African continent holds much of the promise...more

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Advancing Eco-Friendly Battery Recycling With Storm Energia — Battery + Storage Podcast

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In the latest episode of our Battery + Storage Podcast, returning guest host Dan Anziska is joined by MJ Chandilya, CEO of Storm Energia. MJ provides an in-depth look into Storm Energia's mission and operations, centered...more

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A sustainable automotive sector in the United Kingdom – FAQs on the new UK Battery Strategy

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What is the new UK Battery Strategy and why is it important to the automotive sector? On 26 November 2023, the UK Government Department for Business and Trade published the UK Battery Strategy (the "Battery Strategy"),...more

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Tax Credits for Electric Vehicle Batteries Under the Inflation Reduction Act: Free Trade Agreement Edition

On March 31, 2023, the U.S. Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released proposed guidance clarifying how manufacturers may meet the critical minerals and battery sourcing requirements for the clean...more

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