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Livingston Parish Council Proposes Ordinance Banning Injection and Disposal Wells

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Last week, the Livingston Parish Council introduced a proposed ordinance that would place a moratorium on “the construction of disposal wells and injection wells in the Parish of Livingston.” [1] 2] The EPA regulations relating to Class VI wells can be found at 40 CFR §146.81 Ordinance No. Tammany zoning ordinance. [5]

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Third Circuit Issues New Act 312 Decision Involving Prescription and Breach of Contract

The Energy Law Blog

The Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal recently issued an opinion involving issues of prescription and breach of contract claims in the context of Act 312 and “legacy lawsuits” that oil and gas companies must remain cognizant of going forward. In State of Louisiana, et al. Louisiana Land & Exploration Co., million in private damages.

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