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Regulatory Activity EPA To Propose New GHG Emissions Rule for Oil and Gas Facilities The EPA is proposing revisions to the greenhouse gas reporting rule for oil and gas facilities that will revise...

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LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY THIS WEEK’S HEARINGS Wednesday, February 26: The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee will hold a hearing titled, “Natural Resource Adaptation: Protecting Ecosystems and...

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Environment and Natural Resources: Capital Thinking Blog

Regulatory Activity FY 2015 Budgets On Tuesday, March 4, the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Interior will release their budget requests for Fiscal Year 2015. Read more on...

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Energy: Capital Thinking Blog

LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY HOUSE SCHEDULES “ENERGY WEEK” FOR LEGISLATIVE DEBATE This week, the House Republican leadership has planned a thematic “energy week” to organize legislative debate on the floor....

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LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY HOUSE NARROWLY PASSES TWO PARTISAN RULES BILLS DURING “ENERGY WEEK” Last week, the House narrowly approved two partisan energy-related bills, H.R. 3826 (the “Electricity Security...

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Executive Branch Activity Climate Change Announcement The White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) has announced the creation and launch of www.data.gov/climate which is intended to collect...

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U.S. Trade and Development Agency Natural Gas-Fired Power Generation Reverse...

DC Partner David Dunn addressed participants of a USTDA briefing during a panel on business opportunities in Libya and related challenges. The all-day briefing on February 25, 2014, included sessions...

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The Uncertain Trumpet: Disaster Communications and the Law (Seattle...

In this Article, Jeff Reinhardt presents practical insights on disaster communications and public information from the perspective of an elected official, an FCC licensed Amateur Radio (ham) operator,...

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EPA Actions: Near-Term Issues And Opportunities For Mineral Sector And...

EPA’s new proposed jurisdictional waters definition and preemptive approach to mineral sector activities

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Environment and Natural Resources: Capital Thinking Blog

Executive Branch Activity Climate Change Announcement The White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) has announced the creation and launch of www.data.gov/climate which is intended to collect...

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Energy: Capital Thinking Blog

LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY HOUSE ENERGY COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER LNG EXPORT LEGISLATION On Tuesday, March 25, the House Energy and Committee will hold a hearing to review H.R.6, the “Domestic Prosperity and...

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LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES EVALUATE EXPEDITED LNG EXPORT APPLICATION PROCESSING Last week, congressional interest in exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) reached a crescendo as...

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Environment and Natural Resources: Capital Thinking Blog

Regulatory Activity Greenhouse Gas Emissions The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a panel to consider proposed rule changes to amend and extend the medium- and heavy-duty vehicle...

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LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY Tuesday, April 8: The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee will hold a hearing to review the President’s nomination of Ms. Janet McCabe to lead EPA’s Office of Air and...

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Regulatory Activity Clean Water Act The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have finally published for public comment their proposed rule defining the scope of...

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Department of Energy New Draft Loans Release: An Investment in Renewables and...

On April 16, 2014, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it will be making up to $4 billion in new loan guarantees available for innovative renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in...

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New WTO Negotiations on Trade in Environmental Goods

This spring, the Obama administration notified Congress that it would be joining with other members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to negotiate a new agreement on trade in environmental goods....

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Oil Pollution Act Update

Patton Boggs will be the location sponsor and moderator for the Environmental Law Institute’s annual Oil Pollution Act update seminar in late May. In 1990, following the Exxon Valdez oil spill,...

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Dallas Energy Continuing Education Symposium: New Trends in Increasing...

Dallas partner Jennifer Keefe will be a speaker during a Dallas Energy Continuing Education Symposium being held in early November. The Dallas Geological Society, the Society of Independent...

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Energy: Capital Thinking Blog

LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY HOUSE E&C COMMITTEE TO VOTE ON LNG EXPORT LEGISLATION On Wednesday, April 30, the House Energy and Commerce Committee will consider H.R. 6, the “Domestic Prosperity and Global...

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Environment and Natural Resources: Capital Thinking Blog

Regulatory Activity Ozone A court order issued last week instructs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to issue its proposed rule concerning ozone by December 1, 2014, and a final rule by October...

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ABA Publishes Year-in-Review for Superfund and Natural Resource Damages...

Last week, the American Bar Association published its annual Environment, Energy and Resources Law: The Year in Review. The Superfund and Natural Resource Damages Litigation Chapter was written by Russ...

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Environment and Natural Resources: Capital Thinking Blog

Legislative Activity Senate to Consider Environmental Nominations On Tuesday, May 13, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee will hold a full committee hearing to evaluate President Obama’s...

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LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY SHAHEEN/PORTMAN ENERGY CLOTURE VOTE SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY On Monday, May 12, the Senate will consider a motion to invoke cloture to end debate on S. 2262, the “Energy Savings and...

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BN Americas’ 2nd Mexico Energy Summit

Senior Policy Advisor Elizabeth Ames Jones will speak at BN America’s 2nd Mexico Energy Summit on May 21, 2014. The two-day conference will be held in Mexico City, during which topics including energy...

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European Commission Actions: Proposing Environmental Footprints for Products...

The European Commission is piloting environmental footprints for products and organizations to include carbon and other environmental measures, for products sold in the European Union or...

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Environment and Natural Resources: Capital Thinking Blog

REGULATORY ACTIVITY WATER QUALITY The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced for public comment its draft “Updated National Recommended Water Quality Criteria for the Protection of Human...

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Energy: Capital Thinking Blog

LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY SHAHEEN/PORTMAN ENERGY CLOTURE VOTE FAILS On Monday, May 12 the Senate voted against a motion to invoke cloture and end debate on S. 2262, the “Energy Savings and Industrial...

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Energy & Environment Hour with Josh Greene

Power up your day with Josh Greene on Capital Thinking. An already familiar voice to the program, Josh took over hosting duties for the first time on Thursday, April 10, 2014, as the Energy &...

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The EPA’s Clean Power Plan: A Sea Change in Environmental Policy

Every stone thrown in the ocean creates a ripple. But some stones create bigger ripples than others. The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “Clean Power Plan” to reduce greenhouse gas emissions...

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Environment and Natural Resources: Capital Thinking Blog

REGULATORY ACTIVITY GREENHOUSE GAS RULE The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) anticipated Proposed Rule concerning greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for existing coal and natural gas fired power...

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Emerging Environmental Goods Agreement: Opportunities for Clients

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR ) is developing the U.S. negotiating position on the emerging Environmental Goods Agreement (EGA), which offers an opportunity for manufacturers,...

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Energy & Environment Hour with Josh Greene: Innovation – Eco-Champions –...

Energy and Environment Hour with Josh Greene returned Thursday, June 12, 2014, on Capital Thinking. Josh began with Rochelle Blaustein of Blaustein Consulting for a discussion on innovation and...

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Energy: Capital Thinking Blog

REGULATORY ACTIVITY DOE PROPOSES TO AMEND PROCEDURES FOR LNG EXPORT APPLICATION REVIEW On Thursday, May 29, the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy proposed to amend the agency’s...

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Environment and Natural Resources: Capital Thinking Blog

Regulatory Activity Greenhouse Gas The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “Clean Power Plan” to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from existing power plants will fundamentally shift the...

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Emerging Environmental Goods Agreement: Negotiations Set to Begin

Negotiations are expected to begin on July 7 in Geneva concerning the possible elimination of tariffs on a wide range of environmental goods. The negotiations, being led by the Office of the U.S. Trade...

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Environment and Natural Resources: Capital Thinking Blog

REGULATORY ACTIVITY EPA APPROVES NEW MEASUREMENTS FOR OZONE In significant news for entities attempting to maintain or attain the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQSs), the Environmental...

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Energy: Capital Thinking Blog

LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY SENATE ENR COMMITTEE VOTES TO APPROVE FERC NOMINEES, KEYSTONE XL BILL On Wednesday, June 18, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee held a business meeting in...

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Energy & Environment Hour with Josh Greene - July 10, 2014

On Thursday, July 10, 2014, Josh Greene hosted Capital Thinking’s Energy & Environment Hour. He was first joined by Lisa Henneberry, with Squire Patton Boggs, for a discussion on global trends in...

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Environment and Natural Resources: Capital Thinking Blog

REGULATORY ACTIVITY GREENHOUSE GAS Pursuant to President Obama’s Climate Action Plan, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will soon propose to prohibit certain chemicals contributing to emissions...

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Squire Patton Boggs Recognized in 2014 IFLR1000: Energy and Infrastructure Guide

In the 2014 edition of IFLR1000 Energy and Infrastructure guide, Squire Patton Boggs received three practice rankings in the Latin America region, with three lawyers recognized as “leading lawyers.”

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Squire Patton Boggs Bolsters Energy Transactional Team with Addition of...

(HOUSTON– July 16, 2014) – Squire Patton Boggs today announced the arrival of Fernando Cano-Lasa in the firm’s Houston office. He joins as Of Counsel after spending 12 years with Petroleos Mexicanos...

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Environment and Natural Resources: Capital Thinking Blog

REGULATORY ACTIVITY PESTICIDES AND WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accepting comment on its proposed data collection concerning potential changes to its permits...

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FINANCING AFRICA: Overcoming Challenges to Successful Investment

Markets around the world recognize the potential for investment in Africa, particularly in infrastructure, and power and energy. Developing a bankable project, however, can present many obstacles to...

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Squire Patton Boggs Advises TransAlta on AUD $570 Million Power Station Project

(PERTH 4 August, 2014) – Squire Patton Boggs has advised TransAlta Corporation on a project to build, own and operate a 150MW combined cycle gas power station in South Hedland, Western Australia. The...

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Sydney Partner Wins Rising Star Award at IFLR Euromoney Australasia Women in...

(SYDNEY 3 September, 2014) – Squire Patton Boggs Corporate and Financial Services partner Michelle Segaert has won the Rising Star: Corporate Award at the 2014 IFLR Euromoney Legal Media Group...

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Leading Corporate Partner Joins Squire Patton Boggs in Singapore

(SINGAPORE – 19 September, 2014) – Squire Patton Boggs has announced the appointment of Biswajit Chatterjee, partner and former head of DLA Piper’s Singapore corporate finance practice and global...

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2014 Mid-Term Congressional Elections Analysis

INTRODUCTION The mid-term elections were notable for two reasons, one historical, one prospective. The Senate elections on Tuesday marked the 100th year of direct elections of Senators pursuant to the...

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Law Seminars International – 2nd Annual Conference on Developing Transmission...

Squire Patton Boggs partner Michael R. Engleman will be speaking at Law Seminars International’s (LSI) 2nd Annual conference on Developing Transmission in the Northeast.

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Former U.S. Representative Jim Matheson Joins Squire Patton Boggs

Squire Patton Boggs is pleased to announce that former U.S. Representative Jim Matheson (D-UT) is joining the firm’s Washington, D.C. office as a Principal for Squire Patton Boggs’ Public Policy...

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