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Court Dismisses Permitting Challenges to the U.S.’s First Major Offshore Wind Project

The Energy Law

Multiple environmental impact statements and ESA consultations have a occurred in conjunction with the project. 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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Congress Considers Bills to Lessen Restrictions on LNG Exports

The Energy Law

Furthermore, in addition to NATO countries, any other foreign nation can qualify when the Secretary of State—in consultation with the Secretaries of the Department of Defense and Department of Energy—determines it is in the national strategic defense interests of the United States to do so. Under the provisions of H.R.

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LDEQ Releases Louisiana’s First-Ever Voluntary Environmental Self-Audit Program

The Energy Law

. § 30:2044, the regulations provide for the reduction or elimination of civil penalties for certain violations disclosed to LDEQ as the result of a voluntary environmental self-audit. Part 68 and LAC § 33:III.5901; LAC § 33:I.7007(A). EPA and Texas’s programs exclude similar violations. Penalty Reduction Requirements. LAC § 33:I.7009(E).

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BOEM Overview of Proposed Gulf of Mexico Offshore Wind Areas and Draft Environmental Assessment

The Energy Law

As to the leases themselves, BOEM is currently developing GOM-specific lease stipulations and standard operating conditions through regulations and ongoing consultations with appropriate resource agencies. According to Ms. Following Ms.

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Wind Energy Development in the Gulf of Mexico

The Energy Law

This is the first in a series of articles in which Liskow’s offshore team will discuss the regulatory framework for wind energy projects in federal waters and highlight legal issues pertinent to this dynamic area. Over the past year, the U.S. Those impacts would be considered at a later date once wind energy leases are awarded.

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UCC8, UCC9, and The Hague Convention

The Energy Law

Lenders who take security interests in securities accounts are familiar with the rules of Articles 8 and 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code that identify the governing jurisdiction for these transactions. financings will also need to understand the rules of the Convention. financings will also need to understand the rules of the Convention.

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Commercial Lease Considerations in the Wake of Hurricane Laura

The Energy Law

You can find these default rules in Articles 2668 – 2729 of the Louisiana Civil Code, the beginning of which you can access here. Commercial Lease Considerations in the Wake of Hurricane Laura Following disasters such as Hurricane Laura, business owners have a variety of concerns when beginning the recovery process.