Sidley Environmental Trends
Topics discussed this week include:
- Federal judicial interpretation of the Clean Water Act remains split
- Federal court holds states violated Clean Water Act for dam decommissioning
- Suit challenging President Trump’s 2-for-1 executive order survives motion to dismiss
- Fiat Chrysler enters Clean Air Act consent decree
- Audi engineers face mobile source “defeat device” criminal indictment
- Federal court vacates New York regulator’s denial of water quality certificate for natural gas pipeline
- Green New Deal nonbinding resolution proposed in Congress
Save the Date: 2019 Spring Energy & Commodities Conference
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Sidley Austin | 1501 K Street N.W. | Washington, D.C. 20005
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration
12:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Lunch, Program and Networking Reception
Government shut-down, climate change, inverse condemnation, energy & commodity regulation and enforcement – 2019 looks to be a pretty tumultuous year with lots of change.
We will host an in-depth discussion on evolving regulatory, transactional and business issues facing U.S. and international energy and commodities market participants.
As our industry continues adapting to regulatory, credit, and market challenges, we will host notable industry leaders, distinguished government officials, and Sidley attorneys offering timely insights on pressing issues and trends.
This complimentary half-day program in Sidley’s Washington, D.C. office, will feature informative presentations and panel discussions followed by a networking reception.
For more information or questions, please contact dcevents@sidley.com.
Sidley Environmental Trends
Topics discussed this week include:
- NRDC sues EPA over New Source Review permitting program.
- District court stays National Marine Fisheries Service case due to government shutdown.
- Environmental group sues to force EPA to ban methylene chloride under TSCA.
Sidley Environmental Trends
Topics discussed this week include:
- EPA and Corps propose new definition of Waters of the United States.
- EPA proposes to eliminate carbon capture requirements for coal plants.
- EPA releases draft rule rescinding power plant mercury rule.
- EPA issues final pharmaceutical waste rule.
- Senate confirms key environmental posts.
- Shutdown slows EPA and Justice Department.
- Northeastern states unveil “cap and invest” greenhouse gas program.
- New York proposes fluorinated chemical drinking water standards.
- California splits with Interior over Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Sidley Environmental Trends
Topics discussed this week include:
- Fishermen’s trade association sues energy companies for alleged climate-change-related harms
- EPA releases draft toxicology assessments for two PFAS compounds
- EPA announces Cleaner Trucks Initiative
- EPA finalizes amendments to the petroleum refinery sector MACT 1, MACT 2 and NSPS regulations
- EPA proposes rule intended to clarify reporting requirements under CERCLA and EPCRA associated with air emissions from animal waste at farms
Sidley Environmental Trends
Topics discussed this week include:
- Environmental Protection Agency set to reinstitute 2009 definition of “project aggregation” for New Source Review permitting program
- Federal appeals court stays climate change litigation trial
- Environmental Protection Agency renews dicamba registration for two years
- Environmental Protection Agency issues new guidance outlining deference to states and tribes
- Mott’s sued over trace amounts of synthetic pesticide found in “natural” applesauce
The Environmental Agenda: A Post-Election Review
WEBINAR
Thursday, November 15, 2018 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET
With the midterm elections behind us, our panelists will reflect on the Administration’s deregulatory agenda to date and offer their outlook for the next two years of the Trump Administration on environmental legislation, regulation and enforcement, including:
- The changes in the Congress and how those may impact key committees, increase oversight of EPA and other agencies, and result in renewed focus on climate change.
- The repeal and modification of signature Obama regulations, such as the Clean Power Plan, New Source Performance Standards regulating emissions from oil and gas sources, and WOTUS.
- The Administration’s policy agenda, including NSR reform, changes to rules governing NEPA and the ESA, and approach to enforcement.
SPEAKERS
- Sam Boxerman, Partner, Sidley Austin (Moderator)
- Rick Boucher, Partner, Sidley Austin and former U.S. Congressman
- Dan Byers, Vice President, Policy, Global Energy Institute
- Rachel Jones, Senior Director of Policy, Energy and Resources, National Association of Manufacturers
For questions or additional information regarding this event, please contact dcevents@sidley.com.
Sidley Environmental Trends
Topics discussed this week include:
- Supreme Court stays youths’ climate change suit pending review.
- EPA withdraws proposed uranium mining regulations.
- Environmental groups request Sixth Circuit reconsider Clean Water Act coal ash pond ruling.
- EPA Environmental Appeals Board rejects use of battery storage as BACT.
Sidley Environmental Trends
Topics discussed this week include
- Fifth Circuit allows possibility of injunctive relief for time-barred NSR claims.
- Supreme Court denies cert. for two environmental cases.
- Environmental groups challenge Oklahoma coal ash permitting scheme.
- FERC-approved pipelines stopped as Commission nominee gets hearing.
- PHMSA rescinds electronic braking rule for crude oil trains.
Sidley Environmental Trends
Topics discussed this week include
- EPA proposes rescinding Obama-era leak repair provisions for appliances using substitute refrigerants.
- BLM releases revised 2016 Methane and Waste Prevention Rule.
- EPA denies petitions by Delaware and Connecticut on cross-state emissions.
- D.C. Circuit upholds decision to vacate 2008 ozone NAAQS implementation rule.