Alliance AutoGas, NET Trans Receive Sustainable Transporation Award
NGT News
DECEMBER 18, 2020
NET Trans’ […]. The post Alliance AutoGas, NET Trans Receive Sustainable Transporation Award appeared first on NGT News.
Congress Extends the Alternative Fuel Tax Credit into July
NGT News
APRIL 14, 2020
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is encouraging propane autogas fleet operators to take advantage of the Alternative Fuel Tax Credit, which was recently passed by the U.S. Congress as part of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020.
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Missouri School District Adds Propane Autogas Buses to Fleet
NGT News
MARCH 26, 2021
The district purchased four 2022 IC Bus propane buses in fall 2020, which operate on regular routes […]. Propane school buses are clean and affordable solutions that eliminate the particulate matter and harmful emissions found with diesel buses.
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Green Transportation Summit & Expo to Host Alternative Fuels Workshops and Certifications
NGT News
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
For fleet professionals in the clean fuels industry, the 2020 Green Transportation Summit & Expo (GTSE), taking place April 13 – 15, 2020, in Tacoma, Wash.,
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Louisiana Governor Signs 2020 Tort Reform Legislation
The Energy Law
JULY 24, 2020
One of the major outcomes of the 2020 Louisiana Legislative session was the passage of tort reform legislation that supporters argue will lower insurance rates and change the state’s notoriously litigious environment. Governor John Bel Edwards signed HB57 into law on July 13 as Act 37 of the 2020 First Extraordinary Legislative Session.
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U.S. Climate Change Litigation: 2020 Update
The Energy Law
JANUARY 15, 2020
On January 10, 2020, the New York Attorney General’s Office stated that it will not appeal the trial court’s decision. Update: On January 17, 2020, the Ninth Circuit reversed the district court’s findings in Juliana in a 2-1 decision, holding that the plaintiffs did not have standing. United States is at the forefront.
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2020 Louisiana Investment Adviser Update
The Energy Law
JANUARY 17, 2020
ADV Amendments The annual amendment for ADV Parts 1A (and 1B for state-registered advisers) and the Brochure (ADV Part 2A) is due March 30, 2020 (for firms with year-end fiscal years). SEC Statistics on Advisers In the “2020 Examination Priorities”, the SEC published some interesting statistics. Available at [link].
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Fifth Circuit to Hold Oral Argument in Sojitz v. UNOCAL in April 2020
The Energy Law
MARCH 11, 2020
Oral argument has been tentatively set for the week of April 27, 2020. Next, Sojitz pointed to the district court’s factual findings (e.g., Update: The Fifth Circuit calendared oral argument for April 27. Although the Court has not canceled oral arguments set on or after April 27, this date is subject to change due to the COVID-19 virus.
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EPA’s Proposed Rule on Vessel Incidental Discharges Brings VIDA One Step Closer to Full Implementation
The Energy Law
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
On October 26, 2020, the EPA proposed a set of discharge standards for twenty different types of incidental discharges from vessel equipment and systems. Although the deadline for doing so was December 4, 2020, these standards have not yet been finalized or implemented. It also requires the U.S.
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SBA and IRS Create Further Uncertainty with the Federal Income Tax Deductibility of Certain Expenditures Paid for with Funds from a PPP Loan
The Energy Law
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
On October 26, 2020, the U.S. For example, the borrower must advise whether after March 13, 2020, the borrower was ordered by a state or local authority to shut down or alter its business due to Covid-19. In November of 2020, the taxpayer applied to the lender for forgiveness of the loan.
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Covid-Related EEOC Charges on the Rise
The Energy Law
MARCH 10, 2022
In an exclusive report, Bloomberg revealed that “[s]ince April 2020, the U.S. Thousands of workers across the country have filed discrimination claims with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) since the inception of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Louisiana Third Circuit Affirms Authority of Tax Commission to Correct Pipeline Property Tax Assessments
The Energy Law
JUNE 29, 2023
of Review , 2020-0200 (La. 10/20/2020), 341 So. In addition, the Assessor argued that the Louisiana Supreme Court decision in D90 Energy, LLC v. Jefferson Davis Parish Bd. 3d 492, which addressed similar issues in the context of oil and gas assets, did not apply.
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Guidance and Relief for Retirement Plans Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Energy Law
MAY 26, 2020
Discussed below are (1) EBSA Disaster Relief Notice 2020-01, (2) DOL “COVID-19 FAQs for Participants and Beneficiaries,” (3) IRS Notice 2020-23, and (4) IRS “Coronavirus-related relief for retirement plans and IRAs questions and answers.” A complete list of the questions and answers can be found here.
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SBA and IRS Create Further Uncertainty with the Federal Income Tax Deductibility of Certain Expenditures Paid for with Funds from a PPP Loan
The Energy Law
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
On October 26, 2020, the U.S. For example, the borrower must advise whether after March 13, 2020, the borrower was ordered by a state or local authority to shut down or alter its business due to Covid-19. In November of 2020, the taxpayer applied to the lender for forgiveness of the loan.
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SEC Gives Advisers Additional COVID-19 Regulatory Relief
The Energy Law
MARCH 26, 2020
The SEC announced on March 25, 2020 additional regulatory relief for investment advisers impacted by the Coronavirus. The SEC extended relief from May 15 until June 30, 2020 for filing an amendment to Form ADV Part 1A and the Brochure (ADV Part 2A) and related delivery obligations.
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Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board Approves Resolutions Providing Relief for State Lessees
The Energy Law
APRIL 30, 2020
A special meeting of the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board was held on April 29, 2020, to address the impacts of both COVID-19 and historically low oil prices on operation and maintenance of Louisiana State Leases. The Board approved two proposed resolutions (1. Proposed Enforcement Moratorium Resolution 2.
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Recent Changes to Louisiana Tax Penalty Regime
The Energy Law
NOVEMBER 6, 2020
First, the Louisiana Supreme Court on November 4, 2020 denied the Louisiana Department of Revenue’s writ application in Smith International, Inc. Second, the Louisiana legislature amended the Louisiana tax penalty regime in Acts 2020, No.
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New IRS Guidance on Obtaining Refunds for Net Operating Loss Carrybacks, Corporate AMT Carryforward Credits and Filing Amended Returns for Partnerships
The Energy Law
APRIL 17, 2020
First, IRS Notice 2020-26 confirms that corporations can file Form 1139 – Corporation Application for Tentative Refund (“ Form 1139 ”) to obtain a tentative refund for a prior tax year to which an NOL is carried back pursuant to the new carryback rules. Revenue Procedure 2020-24 provides guidance with respect to each of these sets.
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Energy Transfer’s Executive Chairman Kelcy Warren
Energy Transfer
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
He is honored to be a member of the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans and a 2020 Laureate in the Dallas Business Hall of Fame presented by Junior Achievement of Dallas. Recent awards include Hart Energy , Texas Oil & Gas Associations (TXOGA) , SMU Cox’s Maguire Energy Institute , and D CEO Magazine.
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OSHA Addresses Reporting COVID-19 Cases as Job-Related and In-Person Workplace Inspections
The Energy Law
MAY 20, 2020
On May 19, 2020, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued two noteworthy enforcement memos. The first memo announced the reversal of OSHA’s April 10, 2020 policy that limited the requirement to track on-the-job cases of COVID-19 to health-care facilities, emergency response providers, and corrections facilities.
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BSEE’s Updated Decommissioning Rules Address RUEs and Formalize Predecessor Enforcement Practices
The Energy Law
MAY 4, 2023
What started in 2020 as a proposed joint rulemaking between the DOI’s Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (“BSEE”) and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (“BOEM”) was recently finalized as a stand-alone BSEE rule addressing decommissioning.
Additional Guidance for Coronavirus-Related Distributions and Loans Under the CARES Act
The Energy Law
JULY 2, 2020
On June 19, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) issued Notice 2020-50 which expands the categories of individuals eligible for coronavirus-related distributions (“CRDs”), loans, and loan repayment suspensions as well as resolves some of the issues that were concerning plan administrators and employers under the CARES Act.
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New Legislation Signals Strong Support for CCUS in Texas
The Energy Law
JUNE 21, 2021
Louisiana began this process last year, sending drafts of primacy documents to the EPA for review at the end of 2020. The next step will be for Texas to apply for primacy from the EPA, a process which is expected to take one to two years.
New Legislation Signals Strong Support for CCUS in Texas
The Energy Law
JUNE 21, 2021
Louisiana began this process last year, sending drafts of primacy documents to the EPA for review at the end of 2020. The next step will be for Texas to apply for primacy from the EPA, a process which is expected to take one to two years.
Recent Changes to Louisiana Tax Penalty Regime
The Energy Law
NOVEMBER 6, 2020
First, the Louisiana Supreme Court on November 4, 2020 denied the Louisiana Department of Revenue’s writ application in Smith International, Inc. Second, the Louisiana legislature amended the Louisiana tax penalty regime in Acts 2020, No.
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U.S. Customs Revokes Recent Offshore Wind Ruling; Maintains Uncertainty Whether the Jones Act Applies to Wind Farm Installations on the OCS
The Energy Law
AUGUST 27, 2020
On July 15, 2020, the Unites States Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) issued a ruling (HQ H309672) in connection with the installation of an offshore wind farm located off the coast of Rhode Island and Massachusetts in U.S. territorial waters (the “July 15 Ruling”). 55102) (or the Passenger Vessel Services Act (46 U.S.C.
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SEC Gives Advisers COVID-19 Regulatory Relief
The Energy Law
MARCH 17, 2020
The SEC announced on March 13, 2020 that investment advisers affected by Coronavirus are exempted from filing an amendment to Form ADV Part 1A and the Brochure (ADV Part 2A) for up to 45 days. The annual amendments for ADV are due March 30, 2020 for most firms.
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COVID-19 Federal Legislative Response
The Energy Law
MARCH 31, 2020
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was signed into law on March 18, 2020. Both types of leave are available during the period from April 1 through December 31, 2020 as follows. In addition, waivers for 2020 required minimum distributions are provided.
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Fifth Circuit Holds That Foreign Forum Selection Clauses Are Enforceable In Insurance Policy
The Energy Law
MAY 3, 2023
District Court for the Southern District of Florida in October of 2020. District Court for the Southern District of Texas in November of 2021. This was after a failed attempt to sue in the U.S. The Underwriters successfully moved to dismiss all claims on the grounds of forum non conveniens.
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It’s Heating Up: United States Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Proper Jurisdiction for Climate-Change Lawsuit
The Energy Law
JANUARY 20, 2021
Climate Change Litigation: 2020 Update, January 15, 2020 ; (2) Climate Change Jurisdiction: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Kicks Climate Change Case Back to State Court, June 2, 2020 ; and (3) U.S.
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En Banc Fifth Circuit Issues Long-Awaited Ruling on Federal Officer Removal
The Energy Law
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
18-30652, 2020 WL 878930 (5th Cir. 24, 2020) (en banc). [2] For more information about this Article or related issues, please contact attorneys Sara Grace Sirera (ssirera@liskow.com), Philip Dore (pdore@liskow.com), or Scott Seiler (scseiler@liskow.com). [1]
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New Final Regulations Expand the Availability of HRAs
The Energy Law
JULY 11, 2019
More specifically, beginning January 2020, the finalized rules allow HRAs to be integrated with certain qualifying individual health plan coverage and/or Medicare. The final rules reverse current guidance which requires HRAs to be integrated with only qualifying group health plan coverage.
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Latest Version of Louisiana Property Protection Bill Grants an Exception to Oil and Gas Investment By Companies Controlled By Countries Deemed a “Foreign Adversary”
The Energy Law
JUNE 30, 2023
billion dollars’ worth of holdings in 2020. In further support of her bill, Hodges pointed to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that found China’s ownership of U.S. farmland grew 20-fold in the last decade, from 81 million to 1.8
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Overturning 8 Years of “Palpable Error,” The Louisiana Supreme Court Limits Damages Available to Landowners in Oilfield Legacy Litigation
The Energy Law
JULY 1, 2021
2020-00685 (La. If (and only if) an express contractual provision allows greater remediation than government standards, a jury may consider and award such “excess remediation” damages. State of Louisiana v. Louisiana Land and Exploration Co., 6/30/2021); — So. 3d — (“ LL&E II ”). [1]. Background of Legacy Litigation and LL&E I .
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Wind Energy Development in the Gulf of Mexico
The Energy Law
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Wind development in the GOM began to gain traction in late 2020 when Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards formally requested that BOEM form an intergovernmental task force to study the feasibility of wind energy in the GOM. REN-N03 (May 27, 2020). The Construction and Operations Plan for this project was approved by BOEM in 2021.
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The Energy Law
OCTOBER 22, 2019
Changes to the Safe Harbor List of Expenses (1) Addition of Primary Beneficiary (Permissive Change) Prior to the new final regulations, a participant was deemed to have incurred a hardship if the distribution was necessary for medical, educational, or funeral expenses of the participant, his or her spouse or dependent.
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One Man’s Waste is Another Man’s Treasure: Texas Appellate Court Holds that Produced Water Belongs to Mineral Owners
The Energy Law
AUGUST 4, 2023
In 2019 and 2020, the property’s surface owners transferred all of their water rights to Cactus, including the right to any water produced from oil and gas wells. COG utilized fracing in its operations and, since commencing same, was responsible for disposing of produced water produced therefrom.
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Fifth Circuit Rules “Approximate Physical Presence” is Required for General Personal Jurisdiction
The Energy Law
JANUARY 27, 2020
18-31060, 2020 WL 288213 (5th Cir. Can targeted advertising establish general jurisdiction over a foreign corporation? The Fifth Circuit had not addressed this issue until Frank v. P N K (Lake Charles) L.L.C., But in so doing, the court may have announced a new jurisdictional test with significant ramifications for future cases.
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Louisiana International Terminal Project Receives Federal Funding Boost
The Energy Law
JANUARY 3, 2024
The Port purchased 1,200 acres of land in Violet in 2020 after an exhaustive site selection and feasibility studies process. A majority of the public funds are in limbo after the Louisiana state legislature failed to clear it for “priority one” spending, but lawmakers will have a chance to remedy that in 2024.
Louisiana’s Coastal Land Loss Litigation Produces Opinion of Interest to Appellate Practitioners in Federal Court
The Energy Law
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
On September 11, 2020, Judge Feldman of the Eastern District of Louisiana denied the plaintiffs’ motion to order the Clerk of Court to mail a remand order in Plaquemines v.
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EEOC Authorizes Testing of Employees for COVID-19
The Energy Law
APRIL 23, 2020
Resource: “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws,” Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Updated April 23, 2020 Disclaimer: This Blog/Web Site is made available by the law firm of Liskow & Lewis, APLC (“Liskow & Lewis”) and the individual Liskow & Lewis lawyers posting to this site (..)
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New Legislation Signals Strong Support for CCUS in Texas
The Energy Law
JUNE 21, 2021
Louisiana began this process last year, sending drafts of primacy documents to the EPA for review at the end of 2020. The next step will be for Texas to apply for primacy from the EPA, a process which is expected to take one to two years.
It’s Heating Up: United States Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Proper Jurisdiction for Climate-Change Lawsuit
The Energy Law
JANUARY 20, 2021
Climate Change Litigation: 2020 Update, January 15, 2020 ; (2) Climate Change Jurisdiction: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Kicks Climate Change Case Back to State Court, June 2, 2020 ; and (3) U.S.
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Maritime Industry COVID 19 Update
The Energy Law
MARCH 26, 2020
The AWO held a public webinar on March 19, 2020, regarding the novel Coronavirus and the COVID-19 it causes, and has made the video of that webinar available to the public. On February 18, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a revised Interim Guidance for Ships on Managing Suspected Coronavirus Disease 2019.
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