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Update to the December 20, 2011 Liskow & Lewis E-Newsletter

The Energy Law Blog

By Megan Spencer In our December 20, 2011 E-Newsletter , we reported on the status of: (1) EPA’s Cross-State Air Pollution Rule; and (2) the EPA Inspector General’s report, “EPA Must Improve Oversight of State Enforcement.” In the meantime, EPA will continue to administer the Clean Air Interstate Rule.

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

The Energy Law Blog

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 David E. See 76 Fed. 48208 (Aug. Tribune, Sept.

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5th Circuit Grants En Banc Rehearing to Address Federal Officer Removal

The Energy Law Blog

In 2011, Congress amended § 1442 to allow removal of a state suit against a federal officer “for or relating to any act under color of such office.” In 2011, Congress amended § 1442 to allow removal of a state suit against a federal officer “for or relating to any act under color of such office.” The previous version of 28 U.S.C.

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It’s Heating Up: United States Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Proper Jurisdiction for Climate-Change Lawsuit

The Energy Law Blog

Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the climate change lawsuit filed by the City of Baltimore in 2018 against energy companies. This case is one of a number of cases brought by states, cities, and other municipalities against energy companies alleging that the companies contributed to climate change. Calhoun , 516 U.S.

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Haynesville shale gas production is increasing again; Will Haynesville-related litigation increase again, too?

The Energy Law Blog

El Paso E & P Co. , El Paso E & P Co. , Privacy Policy: By subscribing to Liskow & Lewis’ E-Communications, you will receive articles and blogs with insight and analysis of legal issues that may impact your industry. Alyce Gaines Johnson Special Trust v. 2d 640, 641-43 (W.D. Twin Cities Dev. 45,634 (La.

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EPA Releases Final Rule Requiring Oil and Gas Sources to Report Emissions of Greenhouse Gases

The Energy Law Blog

Under the final rule, facilities are required to begin collecting emissions data on January 1, 2011, and the first annual report is due by March 31, 2012. The rule requires facilities emitting 25,000 metric tons or more of CO2 equivalents per year to report GHG emissions to EPA annually.

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How the Oil & Gas Industry is Helping Reduce Emissions

Energy Transfer

have fallen 44 percent since 2011. In addition, Energy Transfers support of conservation projects in Ohio and Louisiana through our partnership with Ducks Unlimited helped to sequester more than 368 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO 2 e) in 2023. Methane emissions have also plunged. Also of note are advancements U.S.

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