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Shale Law Weekly Review—Week of December 16, 2024

Electricity Generation: Department of Energy Announces Funding for Marine Energy and Offshore Wind Research and Development ⚡
On December 4, 2024, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced over eighteen million dollars in  funding for select research and development projects on marine energy and offshore wind. The projects are being run at seventeen universities including Oregon State, Rutgers, The University of Michigan, and Boston University. The projects focus on marine energy development, especially relating to data collection, testing, device efficiency and device design.

Environmental Impact Study: FAA Asks D.C. Circuit Court to Reconsider NEPA Decision
On November 27, 2024, Respondents, the Federal Aviation […]

Shale Law Weekly Review—Week of December 9, 2024

Public Health: The Environmental Protection Agency Releases New Draft Framework and Seeks Public Comment on Public Health Impacts on Communities ⚡
On November 21, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a draft framework for principles that EPA will reference when making decisions that can impact the health and environment of communities, especially Tribal and Indigenous peoples. The EPA’s draft is entitled “Interim Framework for Advancing Consideration of Cumulative Efforts.” The draft aims to help the EPA incorporate meaningful impacts on public health in Tribes and communities by using the public’s input. Cumulative impacts  which are defined as “the […]

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Shale Law Weekly Review—Week of March 11, 2024

Pipelines: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Publishes Updated Safety Standards for Intrastate HVL Transport  ⚡
On February 22, 2024, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) published a Final Form Rulemaking Order (FFRO) to establish state specific safety standards for the intrastate transport of highly volatile liquids (HVLs) by public utilities. The FFRO amends the standards currently outlined in 52 Pa. Code §§ 59.1—59.111. Among the updated safety standards are revamped processes for reporting accidents and notification the PUC and community members of construction. The FFRO also adds spacing and location requirements for where construction on new and existing pipelines can […]

March 11th, 2024|Tags: , , |