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Antelope Valley Becomes First Fully Zero-Emission Transit Fleet in the U.S.

NGT News

Business leaders in transportation and clean energy came together alongside Southern California government officials to celebrate the completion of Antelope Valley Transit Authority’s (AVTA) 100% zero-emission fleet. Since 2014, AVTA has been converting its diesel transit vehicles to an all-electric fleet.

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EPA to Improve Oil and Gas Sector Air Emissions Data in Response to Inspector General’s Report

The Energy Law Blog

amine treaters, evaporative ponds, produced water tanks, well completions, and pneumatic devices. EPA responded to the Report in an April 18, 2013 memorandum from Gina McCarthy (Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation) and Lek G. Kadeli (Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator for the Office of Research and Development).

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Force Majeure Clause Fails to Protect Oil and Gas Lessee From Mistakenly-Scheduled Deadline

The Energy Law Blog

The lessee, MRC Permian Company, received four identical oil and gas leases from certain lessors in 2014. The lessee is also engaged in operations on an old well that will not be completed until Day 50, and it cannot begin operations on the new well until operations on the old well are complete. MRC Permian Company , — S.W.3d

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New Texas Legislation Authorizes TCEQ to Permit Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The Energy Law Blog

Until this process is complete, the EPA will remain the permitting authority for GHG emissions in Texas. The rules will likely be adopted in early 2014 and will become effective immediately. EPA approval of the adopted rules and withdrawal of the current FIP is expected to occur, if all goes as planned, in May or June 2014.

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

The Energy Law Blog

On September 2, 2014, the Department of Justice announced a settlement in United States v. Trans Energy, Inc. , 14-117 (N.D.W.Va.), requiring the oil and gas company to pay $3 million in civil penalties and to spend approximately $13 million to restore 15 sites in West Virginia that had been developed without dredge and fill permits.

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Federal Offshore Pipeline Decommissioning in BOEM Significant Sediment Resource Areas

The Energy Law Blog

The number of offshore lease blocks in the Gulf of Mexico designated as SSRAs doubled from 337 in 2014 to 686 today. Forty-six of those projects have already been completed, four have expired, and eight are still active. SSRAs are identified by their OCS lease block name and number and are listed on the BOEM MMP website, [link].

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Year-End Roundup: Top 10 Most Popular Blogs of 2017

McKinsey

For the complete study, download The B2B Buyer Persona here. We trace these Scoops, going back to 2014, which clearly tell the story of a company plagued by security issues. There’s a lot salespeople can do to change that perception … if they understand it. 8 TED Talks All Salespeople Should Watch. From the likes of Richard St.

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