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By Greg Russell On March 1, 2010

CWA - Navigable Waters

We have reported previously on the narrowing definition of "navigable waters" under the Clean Water Act, particularly with...


Tags: Clean Water Act, Energy

By Greg Russell On February 28, 2010

Bakken Shale

The WSJ has a good article on the potential of the Bakken Shale. Takeaway: "[T]echnological improvements in the past two years...


Tags: Energy

By Greg Russell On February 28, 2010

Rig Count

The rig count - and associated drilling activity - is on the rise despite low natural gas prices, according to this article in...


Tags: Energy

By Greg Russell On February 28, 2010

Local Impact

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is reporting on the impact that Marcellus drilling is having on the local real estate market, and...


Tags: Energy

USEPA Seeks to Revise Procedure to Generate Test Data for TSCA

On February 19, 2010, the USEPA proposed a rule to revise the procedures for developing Enforceable Consent Agreements ("ECA") to...


Tags: Enforceable Consent Agreements, Enforceable, TSCA, Environment,

The House Subcommittee on Energy and Environment held a hearing today to discuss endocrine disrupting chemicals in drinking water...


Tags: Drinking Water, Environment

The WSJ has an article on the migration of shale exploration to our friends in the north, leading to uncertainty for Canadian...


Tags: Energy

USEPA's Desision on Greenhouse Gas Regulation

On Monday, USEPA Administrator Jackson outlined decisions she has made related to greenhouse gas regulation/permitting. The short...


Tags: Greenhouse Gas, Environment

By Greg Russell On February 22, 2010

Hybrid Climate Bill?

The Obama Administration is stepping up its efforts to pass a hybrid energy and climate bill, according to this article in the...


Tags: Energy, Environment

By Greg Russell On February 22, 2010

Smart Meters

The WSJ has an interesting article on the reluctance of utilities to compel the use of smart metering technology on customers....


Tags: Energy

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