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Trans Energy Settlement Shows Need for E&P Wetlands Compliance Strategy

The Energy Law

The most recent versions of the NWPs were reissued in 2012, and they will be valid for five years, until March 18, 2017. In addition, NWP-12 expressly authorizes the construction of access roads for the construction and maintenance of “utility lines,” with certain limitations. See 77 Fed. 10184 (Feb.

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The Fifth Circuit Rejects the DOJ’s Attempt to Charge Black Elk Contractors with OCSLA Felonies

The Energy Law

In September 2012, Black Elk hired Compass Engineering and Consulting, LLC (“Compass”) to draft construction plans for maintenance on the platforms. Compass hired Don Moss as an onsite inspector to ensure the plans were being followed properly.

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Louisiana Second Circuit Addresses: (1) Creation of Mineral Servitudes Via Notarial Acts of Correction; (2) Obstacles Suspending the Prescription of Nonuse from Running Against Mineral Servitudes; and (3) Payment of Court Costs in Concursus Actions

The Energy Law

27] Second, the operator had testified its “drop dead date” to spud its well was in May 2004 and that, had it realized servitude maintenance issues existed, the well could have been spudded in time. [28] Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, 2012. Associate, Liskow & Lewis, B.A., University of Georgia, 2009.

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