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D.C. Circuit Extends Abeyance of Clean Power Plan Litigation, Possibly for the Last Time?

Posted on June 27, 2018 by Jeff Bayne

The litigation over the CPP has been on hold for over a year, and yesterday the the D.C. Circuit ordered that it remain in abeyance for another 60 days.  At least some of the judges, however, appear to be growing … Continue reading →

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GAO Study: Reported Federal Climate Change Spending Increased by $4.4 Billion Since 2010

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Katherine O'Konski

On May 30, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued an analysis on reported federal climate change funding, prepared as a report to Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX), Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.  The analysis … Continue reading →

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EPA Seeks Comment on its Cost-Benefit Analyses

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Jessica Bell

UPDATED 07.03.2018 EPA has extended the deadline for comments to August 13. EPA is seeking public comment on how it should consider costs and benefits in its rulemakings through a recently published advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) entitled Increasing … Continue reading →

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President Trump Orders “Immediate Steps” to Support Coal and Nuclear Resources in Latest Chapter of Grid Resiliency Saga

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Jeff Bayne

President Trump “has directed Secretary of Energy Rick Perry to prepare immediate steps” to stop the retirements “fuel-secure power facilities,” according to a statement from the White House Press Secretary.  This is the latest development in a series of efforts … Continue reading →

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FERC Considering Revisions to Pipeline Certificate Policy

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Jessica Bell

Last month, FERC issued a Notice of Inquiry seeking information as it explores revising its policy statement on the certification of new natural gas transportation facilities.  The Certification of New Interstate Natural Gas Pipeline Facilities Statement of Policy that is … Continue reading →

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