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Federal Gas Flaring Rule Enjoined by District Court

By Charles Sartain on September 30, 2024
Posted in Climate Change

Once again, a federal district court has enjoined enforcement of a rule implemented by a wayward federal agency as it governs oil and gas activities. This one is North Dakota, et al v. US Department of Interior, et al. from the District of North Dakota.

The Department of the Interior implemented the Waste Prevention, Production…

Citgo Prevails Over EPA at the Fifth Circuit

By Charles Sartain on September 17, 2015
Posted in Environmental Policy, Regulations

EPA in  ActionUSA v. Citgo Petroleum highlights the excruciating degree of detail in federal regulations and the gymnastics the EPA will employ to justify a prosecution. The Fifth Circuit has reversed Citgo Petroleum’s conviction for violations of two federal laws.

Breathing Easier Under the Clean Air Act

The EPA regulates oil refinery waste water treatment systems under…

What’s the EPA Been Up To Lately?

By Charles Sartain on May 29, 2014
Posted in Climate Change, Environmental Policy

Our wardens at the EPA are “racing to turn out new regulations before the clock runs out on President Obama’s term”, says The Hill.

The EPA is revising its Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for coal fired power plants. According to the US Energy Information Administration, owners of U.S. operators are facing choices:…

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