Some Things Upcoming in 2016
As the New Year begins, a number of issues will compete for attention from Congress and the courts, and we may even get some final…
General Environmental Law
Five Georgia Environmental Bills to Watch in 2015
Georgia legislature warms up to solar panels, gets protective of coastal marshes, withdraws support for electric cars, and sacrifices LEED certifications in favor of jobs.…
Environmental Issues and The Republican Majority
Expectations are running high among some that the incoming Republican majority in both Houses of Congress will act to change or eliminate various environmental regulations…
Dealing With NIMBYs in Local Land Use and Environmental Approval
A developer or property owner may have a permit application for a project that meets the criteria for the applicable regulations, and might receive approval…
Bureau of Land Management Extends Public Comment Period on Fracking Rule
The federal Bureau of Land Management announced today that it will extend by 60 days the public comment period on its revised proposed rule on…
EPA Guidance Further Clarifies the Protections Available to Tenants Under Superfund’s BFPP Defense
As part of an evolving effort to encourage the redevelopment of brownfield properties, the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act ("CERCLA" or "Superfund")…
Impact of the Fukushima Disaster on Nuclear Power Development in Tennessee
The original text of this article appeared in the November issue of the Tennessee Bar Association newsletter. Jarrod Blue, M.S. also contributed to this article.…
Approaching Compliance Dates: Stationary Engines
Compliance dates for the National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE), 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ, for existing…
FTC Issues Revised “Green Guides”
On October 1, 2012, after many years of study and evaluations of several iterations, the Federal Trade Commission issued revised "Green Guides" targeting environmental marketing…
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