EPA Proposes Rules on Implementation of Permitting of Greenhouse Gas Sources Under the Prevention of Significant Deterioration Program

On August 12, 2010, the Environmental Protection Agency released two proposed rules related to state and federal responsibilities for permitting sources of greenhouse gas emissions under the Prevention of Significant Deterioration provisions of the Clean Air Act.

EPA Proposes New Interstate Transport Rule and Previews Upcoming Regulatory Agenda

On July 6, 2010, the Environmental Protection Agency issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would require a significant reduction in sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions from power plants in 31 states located in the Eastern half of the United States. The proposed rule, referred to as the “Transport Rule,” is intended to replace the 2005 Clean Air Interstate Rule.

Senate Defeats Murkowski Resolution to Block EPA Regulation of GHG Emissions Under Existing Clean Air Act Programs

Yesterday, the Senate voted 53 to 47 to defeat a procedural motion that would have allowed consideration of a resolution of disapproval of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) December 7, 2009 finding under the Clean Air Act that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from motor vehicles contribute to an endangerment to public health and welfare. The defeat of the resolution means that EPA can continue on its path to implement GHG regulations for both mobile and stationary sources. This Issue Alert discusses the vote and recaps the state of affairs with regards to EPA activity on GHG initiatives.

EPA Issues “Tailoring Rule” Outlining Clean Air Act Permitting Thresholds for Facilities that Emit Greenhouse Gases

On May 13, 2010, the Environmental Protection Agency finalized a rule addressing implementation of certain Clean Air Act permitting programs for stationary sources of greenhouse gas emissions.

Senators Kerry and Lieberman Unveil Draft Energy and Climate Change Bill

On May 12, 2010, Senators John Kerry (D-MA) and Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) released the initial draft of a comprehensive climate change and clean energy bill, titled the “American Power Act.”

Carbon and Climate Law Review

International Offsets and U.S. Climate Legislation

There are strong drivers supporting the integration of international offsets into U.S. climate legislation, including the dramatic cost savings they promise, and their role in promoting action by other countries.

International Offsets and U.S. Climate Legislation

The United States has a complicated relationship with international offsets. During the Kyoto Protocol negotiations, the United States was a forceful advocate for integrating offsets into the international regime—ensuring that market-based mechanisms and an international trade in emission reductions became a part of the Kyoto framework.

Second-best world

Kyle Danish and Tomas Carbonell consider how regulations on US carbon emissions could look under the Clean Air Act.

Was The Copenhagen Summit a Failure? What Will The International Climate Change Regime Look Like In The Next Three To Five Years?

Law Seminars International: Sixth Annual Two-Day Conference on Renewable Energy in the Pacific Northwest

Marlys Palumbo is speaking at this event.

The Aspen Institute: 2010 Clean Energy Economy Roundtable

Curt Moffatt is speaking at this event.

Cleantech Open National Conference

Jennifer Owen is speaking at this event.

14th Annual Mid-C Seminar: Renewables, New Technologies & Challenges

Malcolm McLellan is speaking at this event.

American Loggers Council: Building Alliances, Strengthening Membership & Providing Value

Megan Ceronsky is speaking at this event.