International Development
Shale Law Weekly Review – Week of September 20, 2021
State Regulation: Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Unanimously Votes to Phase Out Oil and Gas Development ⚡
On September 15, 2021, the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors unanimously voted on a motion to prohibit new oil and gas development within the county. In that regard, the Board requested the Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning (DRP) to modify the pending Draft Oil Well Ordinance for unincorporated Los Angeles County to reflect that ban. Additionally, the Board also agreed to initiate a process to phase out existing oil and gas drilling in the unincorporated areas of the […]
Shale Law Weekly Review – Week of July 19, 2021
State Regulation: Florida Law Prohibits Local Governments from Restricting Fossil Fuels ⚡
On July 1, 2021, Florida’s new law banning the restriction of fuel sources became effective in the state. The law, “Preemption Over Utility Service Restrictions,” prohibits local governments and municipalities from passing ordinances, rules, or any other restrictions on fuel sources. The law states that there can be no restrictions for delivery or use of fuel supplied by natural gas companies, liquefied petroleum gas dealers, and others. The bill was signed by the Governor on June 21, 2021.
Hydraulic Fracturing Bans: Pennsylvania Senators will Appeal Case Against DRBC’s […]
