Municipal Regulation
Shale Law Weekly Review – June 5, 2020
LNG Exports: FERC Approves Alaska LNG Project
On May 21, 2020, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved a project for the construction and operation of liquified natural gas (LNG) export facilities. The Alaska Gasline Development Corporation (AGDC) applied for FERC approval of the LNG project under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act. FERC approved the project after agreeing with the conclusions in the Final Environmental Impact Statement that was prepared to meet the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act. The FERC order included an Appendix of 165 environmental conditions that AGDC must follow in their construction and operation […]
Shale Law Weekly Review – May 18, 2020
National Energy Policy/LNG Exports: Department of Energy Issues Proposed Rule for Changes to NEPA Implementing Procedures
On May 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for changes to the Department’s National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) implementing procedures. The proposed rule states that DOE intends to amend its policies regarding NEPA review of certain imports and exports under the Natural Gas Act. DOE is proposing changes to its procedures based on the legal principle found in Pub. Citizen and Sierra Club that NEPA review does not include review of environmental effects that an agency has no discretion over. See Dep’t […]
Shale Law Weekly Review – March 16, 2020
LNG Infrastructure: FERC Issues Final Environmental Impact Statement for Alaska LNG Project
On March 6, 2020, The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Alaska LNG Project (Project). The Final EIS concluded that the project would cause some impacts to the environment that could be reduced or mitigated through various proposed measures. However, FERC found that some permanent impacts of the Project would be significant and adverse to permafrost, wetlands, and forests in Alaska’s North Slope area. The project would also likely adversely affect six federally listed species: the spectacled eider, polar bear, bearded seal, Cook […]
UPDATE: Overview of Recent Oil and Gas Regulatory and Legal Developments in Colorado
Written by Chloe Marie – Research Specialist
This article will provide an updated and brief overview of some recent legal changes and developments in the state of Colorado.
Adams County, Colorado approves changes to the county’s oil and gas regulations
On September 3, 2019, the Adams County Board of Commissioners amended the county’s oil and gas regulations as a result of the enactment of Senate Bill 19-181. Board Chair Steve O’Dorisio declared in a statement that “our staff has been hard at work creating a set of regulations that is fair to the industry but also provides […]
Agricultural Law Weekly Review – September 5, 2019
Antitrust: USDA Announces Investigation into Tyson Foods Following Plant Fire
On August 28, 2019, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Secretary Sonny Perdue announced an investigation into beef pricing margins following a recent fire at the Tyson Foods beef plant in Holcomb, Kansas. Tyson Foods stated in a press release that the company maintains several Kansas plants, which created a $2.4 billion impact on the state in 2018. The investigation will be conducted by the Packers and Stockyards Division (PSD) to determine whether standards for unfair practices were violated. PSD will look for “evidence of price manipulation, collusion, [and] restrictions of competition.” The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association […]
