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Colorado Legislature Revises Statutory Framework for Regulation of Oil and Gas Development
Written by Chloe Marie – Research Specialist
On April 16, 2019, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed Senate Bill No. 19-181 into law, significantly amending the regulation of the oil and gas industry within the state. This new legislation aims to increase the focus on environmental and public health concerns in the oil and gas governance process.
Increases Consideration on Environmental and Public Health Concerns
Senate Bill No. 19-181 emphasizes that the primary interest of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission [Commission] now is in regulating – as opposed to fostering – the development of oil and gas […]
President Trump’s Executive Order on the Issuance of Permits for Cross-Border Infrastructure Projects
Written by Chloe Marie – Research Specialist
On April 10, 2019, President Donald Trump issued two executive orders, both addressing the energy infrastructure sector and providing direction on actions required to further expand it. In our previous Shale Law in the Spotlight article, we discussed the Executive Order on Promoting Energy Infrastructure and Economic Growth. In this Shale Law in the Spotlight article, we will discuss the Executive Order on the Issuance of Permits with Respect to Facilities and Land Transportation Crossings at the International Boundaries of the United States.
In this second energy-related Executive Order, President Donald Trump […]
President Trump’s Executive Order on Promoting Energy Infrastructure and Economic Growth
Written by Chloe Marie – Research Specialist
On April 10, 2019, President Donald Trump issued two executive orders, both addressing the energy infrastructure sector and providing direction on actions required to further expand it. In this Shale Law in the Spotlight article, we will discuss the Executive Order on Promoting Energy Infrastructure and Economic Growth. In our next Shale Law in the Spotlight article, we will discuss the Executive Order on the Issuance of Permits with Respect to Facilities and Land Transportation Crossings at the International Boundaries of the United States.
An Overview of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Ruling Related to the Impact Fee
Written by Chloe Marie – Research Specialist
Case Summary: Snyder Brothers v. Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
Background on Act 13 of 2012
On February 14, 2012, the Pennsylvania legislature enacted Act 13 of 2012 which provided broad additions and amendments to existing Pennsylvania law related to oil and gas development in a number of manners. Act 13 repealed and replaced the Oil & Gas Act and updated many of the environmental standards addressing well setback distance requirements, protection of water supplies, well permitting requirements, etc. Act 13 also addressed municipal regulation of oil and gas development and established […]
Overview of Recent Oil and Gas Regulatory and Legal Developments in Colorado
Written by Chloe Marie – Research Specialist
Last November, national attention was focused on Colorado as voters considered, and ultimately rejected Proposition 112, which would have imposed rigorous set-back requirements upon oil and gas operations within the state. Since that time, while not getting as much attention as Proposition 112, a number of legal and regulatory developments have occurred within Colorado. These developments have attempted to address, or have been initiated due to concerns over, the impacts of oil and gas activities in the state. This article will provide a brief overview of some of these recent […]
