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FTR Reports Declining Sales and Cancellations

NGT News

FTR, a company that specializes in freight transportation forecasting, has reported preliminary North American Class 8 orders plummeted in March to 7,400 units, the lowest order total since 2010. March orders were -48% m/m and -52% y/y.

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OSHA Awards Damages for Retaliatory Discharge of Jones Act Seaman in Violation of Seaman’s Protection Act

The Energy Law

On October 20, 2017, Bouchard Transportation’s ATB BUSTER BOUCHARD/B. 255 suffered an explosion and fire while transporting roughly 2,000 barrels of oil off Port Aransas, Texas. In 2010, Congress empowered OSHA to administer claims arising under the SPA. Two crewmembers perished as a result of the casualty. 2114) (the “SPA”).

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EPA’s Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Will Have A Dramatic Impact on Texas and Louisiana

The Energy Law

By: Lesley Foxhall Pietras On August 8, 2011, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a far-reaching Clean Air Act rule intended to address the interstate transport of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) from upwind to downwind states. See 76 Fed. 48208 (Aug. Tribune, Sept. See David E. 7, 2011).

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Texas Supreme Court Holds Producer Not Required to Share in Natural Gas Pipeline Compression Costs

The Energy Law

Kachina utilized its pipeline to transport gas it purchased to Davis Gas Processing’s Plant (“Davis Plant”) where it was re-sold. Under the Agreement, Lillis would transfer his gas into Kachina’s gathering system to be transported through the pipeline to the Davis Plant. Factual Background Kachina Pipeline Company, Inc.

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Uncertainty About Migratory Bird Treaty Act “Takes”: The Biden Administration Delays the Effective Date of the Final Regulations Governing Take of Migratory Birds

The Energy Law

The MBTA makes it illegal to take, kill, possess, transport, or import migratory birds, or their eggs, parts, or nests without a permit. 8716, published February 9, 2021. At the heart of the Trump administration MBTA rule is what constitutes a “take” under the MBTA. 16 U.S.C. § 50 CFR § 10.12. United States v. FMC Corp. , 2d 902, 908 (2d Cir.

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Uncertainty About Migratory Bird Treaty Act “Takes”: The Biden Administration Delays the Effective Date of the Final Regulations Governing Take of Migratory Birds

The Energy Law

The MBTA makes it illegal to take, kill, possess, transport, or import migratory birds, or their eggs, parts, or nests without a permit. 8716, published February 9, 2021. At the heart of the Trump administration MBTA rule is what constitutes a “take” under the MBTA. 16 U.S.C. § 50 CFR § 10.12. United States v. FMC Corp. , 2d 902, 908 (2d Cir.