GHG Emissions
Shale Law Weekly Review – July 1, 2019
GHG Emissions: Council on Environmental Quality Issues Proposed Draft Guidance to Assist Federal Agencies when Considering Greenhouse Gas Emissions
On June 26, 2019, the U.S. Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) issued proposed draft guidance on how federal agencies should address greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The guidance titled, Draft National Environmental Policy Act Guidance on Consideration of Greenhouse Gas Emissions, is expected to replace previous guidance that was withdrawn in 2017. The purpose of the guidance is to ensure that major federal actions are in compliance with NEPA, which requires considering environmental […]
Shale Law Weekly Review – May 13, 2019
LNG Exports: FERC Issues Final Environmental Impact Statement for Plaquemines Parish Project
On May 3, 2019, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced that it has issued a final environmental impact statement for the proposed Plaquemines LNG and Gator Express Pipeline project (Project). FERC concluded that the Project would result in adverse environmental impacts, but such impacts would be reduced to less than significant levels through impact avoidance, minimization, and mitigation measures. Mitigation measures include compliance with FERC’s Upland Erosion Control, Revegetation, And Maintenance Plan and Wetland and Waterbody Construction […]
Shale Law Weekly Review – May 7, 2019
GHG Emissions: Pennsylvania Joins U.S. Climate Alliance and Releases PA Climate Action Plan
On April 29, 2019, Governor Wolf released the Pennsylvania Climate Action Plan and announced that Pennsylvania will join the U.S. Climate Alliance. Pennsylvania’s Climate Action Plan is a report and climate solution assessment prepared by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. It establishes the Green Government Council and recommends 100 actions to reduce emissions. The Plan includes the creation of an efficiency program for natural gas, as well as new policies and practices to reduce emissions from oil and gas operations. In addition, policies under […]
