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FEBRUARY 28, 2023

In 2015, the trial court recognized the plaintiffs as the rightful owners of the riverbanks and ordered the LDNR to pay back almost $4.7 State of Louisiana through the Department of Natural Resources , 22-0625 (La. 1/1/23), So. million judgment for reimbursement of mineral royalties.

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APRIL 20, 2012

Prior to January 1, 2015, operators may use flaring to reduce such emissions. The rule aims to reduce levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released during well completion.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Now, the penalties imposed by Acts 2015, No. July 1, 2015 cannot be applied to tax periods prior to July 1, 2015. 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.

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MARCH 3, 2017

The defendants removed the case to federal court, and, after a protracted jurisdictional battle, defeated SLFPA-E’s attempt to return the case to state court. Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown denied remand on the basis of federal question jurisdiction, finding that SLFPA-E’s allegations raised substantial, disputed questions of federal law.

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MAY 26, 2016

District Court Judge Dee Drell (Western District, LA) recently denied a motion to alter or amend the Court’s judgment against CITGO Petroleum Corp.– allowing an $81 million judgment against the oil company to stand. The judgment is the latest in a suit the EPA filed against CITGO under the Clean Water Act for a 2006 spill at the oil company’s St.

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OCTOBER 5, 2020

By ratifying the 2015 Paris Agreement, [1] nations across the world made a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 40% by the year 2030. 1] [link] [2] Nigel Bankes, Jenette Poschwatta & E. 1] [link] [2] Nigel Bankes, Jenette Poschwatta & E. 585, 589 (2007). [3]

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AUGUST 3, 2021

In 2015, PennEast sought a certificate of public convenience and necessity from FERC authorizing the construction of a 116-mile pipeline from Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, to Mercer County, New Jersey. In PennEast Pipeline Co. In January 2018, FERC granted PennEast’s request.

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OCTOBER 5, 2020

By ratifying the 2015 Paris Agreement, [1] nations across the world made a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 40% by the year 2030. 2] Nigel Bankes, Jenette Poschwatta & E. 2] Nigel Bankes, Jenette Poschwatta & E. The latter option is known as carbon capture and sequestration (“CCS”).

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AUGUST 20, 2012

By Robert E. Therefore, these facilities must be in compliance no later than October 15, 2015. Holden and Carlos J. Moreno On August 16, 2012, EPA published a new rule that revises the NESHAP Subpart HH standards for the oil and gas industry. 7412 (n)(4)(A).Section 7412(n)(4) (emphasis added); see also 40 C.F.R. 7412 (n)(4)(A).Section

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AUGUST 10, 2015

On April 29, 2015, the United States Supreme Court adopted the long anticipated amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Pending Congressional review, the amendments will become law on December 1, 2015. A complete set of the amended and adopted rules may be accessed by clicking here. [1]

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

Anadarko E&P Onshore, No. 19, 2015), Anadarko leased the mineral estate under the Chaparral Wildlife Management Area (CWMA), and entered into a Surface Use and Subsurface Easement Agreement (Agreement) with the adjacent surface estate owners. In Lightning Oil Co. 04-14-00903-CV , 2014 Tex. Lexis 8673 (Aug. Lexis 8673 (Aug.

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MARCH 17, 2020

Prior to 2015, BSEE routinely granted applications to decommission pipelines in place pursuant to 30 C.F.R. In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of denials of applications to decommission offshore pipelines in place in a departure from the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement’s (“BSEE”) longstanding practices.

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JUNE 7, 2018

On Thursday, a divided panel of the Texas Court of Appeals in Houston held that the 2014-2015 drop in oil prices is not a force majeure for purposes of general force majeure contractual protection. In TEC Olmos, LLC v. 01-16-00579, 2018 WL 2437449 (Tex. Houston May 31, 2018).

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JUNE 28, 2018

2015)); Legendre v. 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. Zeringue v. 3d 169, 172 (5 th Cir. Huntington Ingalls, Inc. , 3d 398, 400 (5 th Cir.

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JUNE 2, 2020

Amidst historically low oil prices and economic shutdowns, fossil fuel companies continue to defend against lawsuits brought by state and local governments claiming climate-change related damages. 1442(a)(1). In City of Oakland et al. 1442(a)(1). 1442(a)(1).

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AUGUST 27, 2020

We understand that the actual installation of the WTG units was to occur outside of the JA Territorial Waters on the OCS; however, given the specific facts and proposed use of the various vessels at issue in the July 2015 Ruling, the result should have been the same. territorial waters (the “July 15 Ruling”). 1333(a)(1). 1333(a)(1).

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JANUARY 15, 2020

Below we take a closer look at each category of lawsuits and provide an update on where they stand today. The states of New York and Massachusetts, through their Attorney General, each filed a suit against Exxon Mobil Corporation asserting investor fraud related claims. In the New York litigation, ExxonMobil successfully defended itself last month.

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APRIL 17, 2020

1] The Internal Revenue Service (“ IRS ”) now has published guidance on how refunds attributable to the newly-permitted 5-year carryback of NOLs in section 172 of the Internal Revenue Code (the “ Code ”) and the accelerated use of AMT Carryforward Credits in section 53(e) of the Code can be obtained.

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Oil & Gas 360º

MARCH 10, 2025

Cornelius commented: Founding CanCambria as an international unconventional resource E&P company has been one of the highlights of my career. From 2015 to 2024, Mr. Pierce was CEO and Director of TAG Oil Ltd., Mr. Toby Pierce will be joining the Board of CanCambria as a Non-Executive Director.

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OCTOBER 14, 2021

This most recent action revokes the EPA guidance issued nearly a year earlier in October 2020, and it readopts the agency’s prior SSM policy for SIPs which was published on June 12, 2015. 2015 SSM SIP Policy. 33840 (June 12, 2015). While published as a final rule, the 2015 SSM SIP Policy was nonbinding. LAC 33:III.507.J.1.

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MAY 26, 2023

In 2015, under the Obama administration, the EPA and the Corps issued a new rule expanding the major categories of regulated waters while retaining the case-specific significant nexus determination for questionable waters. Supreme Court decision in Sackett v. 1] The Court’s holding aligns with the plurality opinion of the Court in Rapanos v.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2021

2015), the Fifth Circuit held that the MBTA “only prohibits intentional acts (not omissions) that directly (not indirectly or accidentally) kill migratory birds.” 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. 50 CFR § 10.12.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2021

2015), the Fifth Circuit held that the MBTA “only prohibits intentional acts (not omissions) that directly (not indirectly or accidentally) kill migratory birds.”. 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. 50 CFR § 10.12.

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APRIL 2, 2019

The case stems from Executive Orders issued under the Obama Administration in 2015 and 2016 which withdrew certain areas in the Arctic and Atlantic regions from exploration and development under the offshore oil and gas leasing program. Trump , 3:17-00101. Instead, such revocation remains vested with Congress.

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MARCH 31, 2021

2015 aerial photograph. In November 2015, President Obama announced that the cross-border permit would again be denied, asserting the project would have a negative impact on the country’s efforts to combat climate change and an insignificant impact on the economy, U.S. -Canada border in Montana. Constitution. Gulf Coast.

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MARCH 31, 2021

2015 aerial photograph. In November 2015, President Obama announced that the cross-border permit would again be denied, asserting the project would have a negative impact on the country’s efforts to combat climate change and an insignificant impact on the economy, U.S. -Canada border in Montana. Constitution. Background. Gulf Coast.

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