Challenging

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the world’s largest business federation, and the state of Texas have filed separate petitions in federal court in Washington, DC, challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) authority to regulate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions under the Clean Air Act (CAA).

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the world’s largest business federation, and the state of Texas have filed separate petitions in federal court in Washington, DC, challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) authority to regulate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions under the Clean Air Act (CAA).

Three independent producers and three Utah counties filed separate lawsuits Wednesday challenging Interior Secretary Ken Salazar’s decision in February to withdraw 77 oil and natural gas leases from development in Utah, saying that the secretary had exceeded his authority.

Three independent producers and three Utah counties filed separate lawsuits last Wednesday challenging Interior Secretary Ken Salazar’s decision in February to withdraw 77 oil and natural gas leases from development in Utah, saying that the secretary had exceeded his authority.

Maryland Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler Friday filed a suit in federal district court challenging the Department of Commerce’s decision overriding the state’s efforts to block AES Sparrows Point LLC’s proposed 1.5 Bcf/d liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal and pipeline east of the Port of Baltimore.

The absence of La Nina and El Nino in the equatorial Pacific Ocean this year has made predicting seasonal weather patterns more challenging, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said Thursday. Based on other climate patterns, forecasters now expect this year’s winter season to be warmer than normal across the central part of the nation with dryer conditions to continue in the Southeast.

A group of environmental organizations has filed an appeal challenging a federal judge’s ruling against the Clinton administration-era Roadless Area Conservation Rule (RACR), saying it does not believe RACR was illegally promulgated. If it stands, the decision could open millions of acres of western land to development.

Baltimore County plans to file a petition this week with the Supreme Court challenging a federal appeals court ruling that struck down a county zoning ordinance banning the construction of the AES Sparrows Point liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal near Baltimore, MD, a county spokeswoman said.

Baltimore County plans to file a petition next week with the Supreme Court challenging a federal appeals court ruling that struck down a county zoning ordinance banning the construction of the AES Sparrows Point liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal near Baltimore, MD, a county spokeswoman said.