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Corporate Protection Pipeline: Court Denies Economic Damages Based on Robins Dry Dock

The Energy Law

On October 30, 2023, the U.S. Claimants sought damages for alleged pipeline damage caused by the SEACOR POWER as well as economic damages from deferred oil production. 21-1062, 2023 WL 7128849 (E.D. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana found that the rule established by the U.S. 303 (1927).

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2023 Begins With Increased (or Unlimited) Liability for Vessel Owners

The Energy Law

10] While the rule does not specify whether the new limits apply retroactively to oil spills that occur before the effective date, case law indicates that the change will be prospective only. [11] 11] The Coast Guard is not responsible for adjusting OPA limits for offshore facilities (other than deepwater ports).

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BSEE’s Updated Decommissioning Rules Address RUEs and Formalize Predecessor Enforcement Practices

The Energy Law

When BSEE issues an order to predecessors, it requires them to monitor, maintain, and decommission all wells, pipelines, and facilities to minimize safety hazards, environmental harm, and interference with navigation or other uses of the OCS. 23569 (April 18, 2023). The new regulations take effect on May 18, 2023.

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MADE IN AMERICA: U.S.-Built Offshore Wind Substation and Support Vessels Start to Set Sail for Federal Waters

The Energy Law

On May 25, 2023, the Nation’s first U.S.-built The substation’s maiden voyage marks a major milestone in the development of Jones Act compliant offshore wind vessels necessary to bring the large amount of federal utility-scale projects in the pipeline to fruition. the largest U.S. 1331 et seq. back in 2021.

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EPA and Army Corps Release New WOTUS Rule

The Energy Law

On September 8, 2023, EPA and the U.S. EPA and Army Corps intend to hold webinars on September 12, 13, and 20, 2023 to discuss the updated WOTUS rule, and the recording will be posted on EPA’s website, [link] [1] The WOTUS definition is subject to certain listed exceptions.

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DOI Regulatory Agenda Includes BSEE Rulemakings on Decommissioning and Bonding for Civil Penalty Appeals

The Energy Law

2023-N02 (March 24, 2023). BSEE’s 2024 decommissioning rule would update 30 C.F.R. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking is scheduled to be published in December 2024, with public comments expected to close in February 2025. BSEE is currently authorized to assess civil penalties of up to $52,646 per day per regulatory violation.

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Louisiana Appeals Court Finds Environmental Justice Is Part of the Louisiana Public Trust Duty

The Energy Law

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality , 2023-CA-0578. On January 19, 2024, the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal reinstated the Formosa Plastics (“FG LA”) facility air permits, which the lower court had previously vacated.

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