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D.C. Circuit Denies Healthy Gulf’s and Sierra Club’s Petition for Review of FERC Order Authorizing Construction and Operation of...

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On March 28, 2025, the D.C. Circuit denied a joint petition for review brought by Healthy Gulf and Sierra Club (together, “Petitioners”) challenging FERC’s grant of a certificate of public convenience and necessity (CPCN) to...more

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D.C. Circuit Court Again Addresses NEPA’s Scope

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On January 7, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, in Citizens Action Coalition of Indiana v. FERC, rejected a National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) and Natural Gas Act (NGA) challenge to FERC’s...more

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Recent D.C. Circuit Decisions Urge FERC to Reconsider Its Analysis of Environmental Impacts for Natural Gas and LNG Projects

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In a series of recent orders, the D.C. Circuit has renewed its prodding of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("Commission" or "FERC") to strengthen its environmental reviews of proposed pipeline projects. On July 30,...more

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Illinois Paves Way for Carbon Capture and Sequestration with SAFE CCS Act

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Illinois has established a comprehensive regulatory framework for the development of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) projects. The state's legislature has passed Senate Bill 1289, also known as the SAFE CCS Act, which...more

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A Court-Side Seat: An End-of-Year Environmental Update

As 2022 draws to a close, here is a brief description of recent environmental and regulatory law rulings, as well as new federal rulemaking proceedings....more

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The Climate Report | Second Quarter 2021

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Climate Change Regulatory Issues & Updates - Interim Update on Biden Administration Climate Change Initiatives - The last edition of the Climate Report discussed President Biden's signing, on his first day in office,...more

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Glick Brings Environmental Justice to the Forefront

FERC Chairman Richard Glick announced his plans on February 11 to better incorporate environmental justice and equity concerns into FERC’s decision making process. Improving the process for reviewing and determining the need...more

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Navigating The Transition: Key Midstream Issues To Watch In The Biden Administration

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News stories and campaign rhetoric frequently create expectations of immediate shifts following an administration change, but most changes in the federal government happen slowly, and the constraint on resources and time...more

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Federal Government Launches $750-Million Emissions Reduction Fund for the Canadian Oil and Gas Industry

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On October 29, 2020, the federal government announced the launch of a $750-million Emissions Reduction Fund to reduce methane and GHG emissions. Administered through Natural Resources Canada, the Fund provides up to $675...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights: Issue 32, August 2020

Trump Administration Approves Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for Land Leasing, Oil Drilling - "The Trump administration continues to roll back environmental protections and opening doors for the fossil fuel industry in...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - June 2020 #3

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Supreme Court says pipeline may cross underneath Appalachian Trail - Bullet NPR – June 15 - The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday that a new 600-mile natural gas pipeline can cross underneath the Appalachian Trail on...more

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Proposed Elimination of Cumulative Effects Analysis under NEPA Leaves Climate Change Considerations in Jeopardy

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On January 9th, President Donald Trump in conjunction with the Council on Environmental Quality (“CEQ”) proposed sweeping regulatory revisions to rules that govern how the CEQ implements the National Environmental Policy Act...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - September 2019

Atlantic Coast Pipeline Remains Halted as Developers Wait on Court Decisions - "There are currently two federal permits under review--one issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and one issued by the U.S. Forest...more

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The Climate Report | Summer 2019

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Climate Change Regulatory Issues & Updates - EPA Issues Affordable Clean Energy Rule - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") issued the Affordable Clean Energy rule on July 8 to repeal the Clean Power Plan...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights - May 2019 #3

PA Supreme Court Upholds Decision Allowing Drilling in All Districts Under a Local Zoning Ordinance as Long as They Meet Standards - "This case is one of several recent decisions in Commonwealth Court and the PA Supreme...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - February 2019 #2

New Fortress Energy LNG Plant Demonstrates New York Insanity - "For those unfamiliar with the facility, the plant is a gigantic $800 million investment that will take in natural gas from the Marcellus Shale and liquefy it...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - May 2018 #5

In an Internal Memo, the White House Considered Whether to Simply 'Ignore' Federal Climate Research - "The document, drafted September 18 by Michael Catanzaro, President Trump's special assistant for domestic energy and...more

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FERC Order Announces Policy Shift To Limit Environmental Review in Pipeline Certification Decisions

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Announcing an unexpected policy shift, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an Order on May 18, 2018, limiting its analysis of upstream and downstream greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in its environmental...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights - January 2018 - Issue 2

Ohio Supreme Court Joins Texas and Oklahoma in Holding the State Does Not Recognize a Separate Implied Covenant to Explore Further - "We conclude that Ohio does not recognize an 'implied covenant to explore further'...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - March 2017 #4

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Environmental and Policy Focus - U.S., in reversal, issues permit for Keystone oil pipeline - New York Times - Mar 24 - The Trump administration announced on Friday that it would issue a permit for...more

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Post-Election Update 2016

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The 2016 election results have significant implications for companies across a wide range of industry sectors. From environmental policy to financial services to tax reform, President-elect Trump has committed to sweeping...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - May 2016 #4

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Environmental and Policy Focus - Proceeds from cap-and-trade auction fall far short of targets - Los Angeles Times - May 25 - The latest auction in California’s cap-and-trade market for greenhouse gases fell...more

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Energy & Environment Update - March 2016 #2

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Energy and Climate Debate - Despite stalling recently over a debate on how to respond to the Flint water crisis, the Senate bipartisan energy bill is still alive and could see action as soon as next week provided that...more

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