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UK Supreme Court Requires EIAs to Consider Likely Direct and Indirect Environmental Effects on Climate if Readily Quantifiable

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Finch v. Surrey calls for assessment of all likely direct and indirect environmental effects in EIAs, including certain Scope 3 emissions if a reasonable estimate is feasible. On 20 June 2024, the UK Supreme Court (the...more

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Renewable Energy Update 6.13.24

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A U.S. district judge has dismissed claims by Native American tribes and environmentalists who sought to halt construction along part of a $10 billion energy transmission line that will carry wind-generated electricity from...more

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Oregon Offshore Wind Watch—BOEM Publishes Proposed Sale Notice and Draft Environmental Assessment

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The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) published a proposed sale notice for an offshore wind energy lease auction in Oregon on May 1, 2024.[1] The Oregon lease sale is anticipated to occur in October 2024. Comments on...more

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Oregon Offshore Wind Watch—Examining BOEM’s Final Wind Energy Areas and Scoping Notice

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In support of the Biden administration’s goal of 15 gigawatts (GW) of floating wind by 2040 and Oregon’s goal of 3 GW of offshore wind by 2030, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) recently announced its selection of...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

MA Environmental Justice Strategy Presents New Policies to Combat Statewide Environmental Injustice

On February 15, 2024, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) released Massachusetts’ inaugural Environmental Justice Strategy (“EJ Strategy”), a comprehensive set of initiatives and...more

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BOEM Announces Draft Regional Environmental Analysis of Offshore Wind Energy in New York Bight

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The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) published the Notice of Availability on January 12, 2024, for the draft programmatic environmental impact statement (PEIS) on offshore wind energy development activities in the New...more

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DOE Proposes New and Modified NEPA Categorical Exclusions for Certain Storage, Transmission and Solar Projects

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On November 16, 2023, the Department of Energy (“DOE”) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (“NOPR”) that would amend DOE’s regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”) to add a categorical...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

BOEM Advances Two Leasing Processes for Offshore Wind in the Gulf of Maine

This was a big week for offshore wind in the Gulf of Maine. BOEM advanced two offshore wind leasing processes in the Gulf of Maine by announcing a Call for Information and Nominations for commercial development and a Notice...more

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[Event] Cumulative Effects Assessment and Environmental Management - April 18th - 19th, Calgary, AB, Canada

Hosted by The Canadian Institute, the 11th National Symposium on Cumulative Effects Assessment and Environmental Management returns for another exciting year with curated programming that focuses on providing you with...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

BOEM Slated to Act on Two Gulf of Maine Offshore Wind Activities in 2023

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) of the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) is responsible for the development of offshore renewable energy in federal waters. While the first Gulf of Maine offshore wind lease...more

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Permitting Reform after Inflation Reduction Act?

On October 12th, the Biden Administration announced an “Action Plan” to accelerate infrastructure development following enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) [New Action Plan]. This followed extensive discussion of a...more

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Senator Manchin’s Permitting Reform Bill Pulled From the Continuing Resolution

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On September 21, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the text of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2022 (Act). This comprehensive Act was set to be...more

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Three Things to Watch in Development of U.S. Offshore Wind

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Offshore wind developers have poured billions of dollars into securing leases in state and federal waters in recent months, with many more billions to be spent developing wind assets to support ambitious state and federal...more

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California Offshore Wind Gains Momentum with Two Key Milestones in April

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In early April there were two major leaps forward in offshore wind development in California. On April 6, 2022, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), a bureau within the U.S. Interior Department, released a Draft...more

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Offshore Wind Development Blows Closer to Reality in California

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Offshore wind development in federal waters off the California coast is rapidly moving closer to reality. Although construction and operation remains several years away, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), the...more

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Interior Department: Area Offshore Central California Officially Designated for Offshore Wind Energy Development

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On November 12, 2021, in furtherance of the Biden administration’s goal of deploying 30 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind energy by 2030, the US Department of the Interior announced its designation of the Morro Bay Wind Energy...more

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“Never waste a (COVID-19) crisis”: new proposals to streamline the Australian government's environmental approvals regime

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On 27 August 2020, the Federal Government tabled the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Streamlining Environmental Approvals) Bill 2020 (Bill) in the House of Representatives. ...more

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European Commission Launches Innovation Fund Call for Proposals to Support Innovative Clean Energy Projects

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On June 25, 2020, the Court of Justice of the European Union ("ECJ") delivered a judgment (C24/19) clarifying that orders and circulars of EU Member States that regulate the installation and operation of wind turbines...more

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European Court of Justice Imposes Stringent Environmental Assessment Requirements for Renewable Energy Projects

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On June 25, 2020, the Court of Justice of the European Union ("ECJ") delivered a judgment (C24/19) clarifying that orders and circulars of EU Member States that regulate the installation and operation of wind turbines...more

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Council on Environmental Quality Issues Final NEPA Rule

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On July 16, 2020, the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) published its final rule in the Federal Register revising the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations (Rule). This Rule, which is scheduled to go into...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - July 2020 #3

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EPA limits states’ power to review projects that affect water quality - Bullet Courthouse News Service – July 13 - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Monday issued a new 401 Certification Rule under the...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Environmental Law

Dakota Access Must Shut Down. Is It a Harbinger?

I don’t like to speculate, so I won’t say that July 6, 2020, was the beginning of the end of fossil fuel infrastructure in the United States. I will say, with apologies to Judith Viorst, that it was a Terrible, Horrible, No...more

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Court Finds Indigenous Law Not a Defence to an Injunction to Restrain Protests

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On December 31, 2019, the British Columbia Supreme Court confirmed that interlocutory injunctions, which can include police enforcement clauses, are an available remedy to restrain protesters from blockading pipeline projects...more

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Offshore wind projects: Assessing the environmental impact: Offshore wind power gains ground but faces environmental challenges

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To maximize its potential, industry players will have to navigate an often-complex web of national, state and local environmental regulation The growing offshore wind industry is expected to continue to create local jobs,...more

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Offshore wind projects: Assessing the environmental impact: United Kindgdom

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A global leader in offshore wind power capacity, the UK has seen rapid expansion in the sector. Government policy and strong investor interest have resulted in robust growth in the development of offshore wind farms in the...more

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