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The NYT is reporting that some policymakers are looking at oil refineries, natural gas processing plants, chemical plants, cement...


Tags: Carbon, Energy, Environment

By Greg Russell On November 1, 2009

Stormwater Rule Survey

U.S. EPA is proposing to survey three groups regarding their stormwater management practices, including the following: 1) the...


Tags: Stormwater, Environment

U.S. EPA is seeking comments on a significant rulemaking proposal that would establish initial major source applicability...


Tags: Environment

By Greg Russell On October 28, 2009

Senate Climate Hearings

The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works heard testimony yesterday from U.S. EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson and...


Tags: Climate Change, Environment

By Greg Russell On October 27, 2009

Senate Climate Legislation

Climate legislation introduced in the Senate is discussed in this article in the NYT, including a link to the draft text of the...


Tags: Energy, Environment

By Greg Russell On October 23, 2009

EPA Imposes SPCC Fine

In a separate matter, U.S. EPA has imposed a $7,150 fine on the Hunt Oil Company for violating federal Spill Prevention, Control...


Tags: SPCC, Energy, Environment

By Greg Russell On October 22, 2009

House Natural Gas Caucus

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives launched a new caucus yesterday to promote the use of natural gas as a low emission...


Tags: Energy, Environment

By Greg Russell On October 21, 2009

Natural Gas Vehicles

The NYT is reporting on the global potential for natural gas vehicles. It finds that the enthusiasm for NGV's, especially in...


Tags: Energy, Environment

5th Circuit - Greenhouse Gas Case Moves Forward

On Friday, October 16, 2009, the 5th Circuit ruled that plaintiff landowners had standing under Mississippi tort common law to...


Tags: Greenhouse Gas, Environment

On October 15, 2009, US EPA announced its intention to step up enforcement under the Clean Water Act. The Clean Water Action...


Tags: Clean Water Act, enforcement, Environment

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