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Vol. 40, Nos. 1-44, pp. 1-2592 Jan. 2 - Nov. 6, 2009 A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
ECONOMIC POLICY
See also AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA)
– China priority remains growth, not GHG emissions reduction, ambassador says, 326 – Green economy initiatives
See RENEWABLE ENERGY
– – Clean energy programs important component, Waxman (D-Cal) says, 76
– – Climate change
– – – Environmental groups pleased despite expected small reduction in GHG emissions, 370
– – – Obama off to fast start on climate change bill, conference told, 655 – – House appropriations panel approves bill with environmental project funding, Ways and Means Comm. schedules markup, 183; further action, see LEGISLATION, FEDERAL, HR 1, S 1 – – Recycling market depressed, industry says package may help, 173 – – Water infrastructure, bill may provide substantial new funding, Special Report, 199; House panel releases state revolving loan funding amounts, 287
– Water pollution, lawyers prepare final written arguments in Amazon environmental damage suit against Chevron, 1135
– Hazardous air pollutants, EPA announces partnership to expand monitoring, 470; Jackson discusses program at meeting, 669; EPA announces monitoring for 62 schools, 742; first data finds low short-term manganese exposures at 2 Tenn. schools, 1486; EPA confirms low levels of manganese in air samples outside 2 Tenn. schools, 2174
– Pollution exclusion clause not limited to actions by policyholder, insurer has no duty to defend school board (M.D. Fla.), 1971 – Public school facilities modernization using green building techniques
– Coal combustion waste, environmental groups seek EPA revision, 2016
– Construction and development point sources, interested parties diverge on EPA proposal, Special Report, 1919; EPA proposes extending 2008 stormwater general permit for one year, 2467 – Dental amalgam, EPA, dental group, water officials agree on program to reduce mercury discharges, 73
– Acid rain, sulfur dioxide allowance values fall sharply due to market uncertainty, 669
– Carbon dioxide emission limits, Or. governor signs bill, 1669 – China company, Duke Energy consider pact on emissions control, carbon sequestration, renewable energy, 1946 – Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR)
– – Acid rain credit trading program, EPA withdraws rule reaffirming provisions, 674
– – EPA administrator nominee vows to review rule at confirmation hearing, 122; EPA anticipates new proposal by Jan. 2010, final rule by early 2011, 669 – – Minnesota, EPA proposes exemption from requirements, 1143 – – N.C. seeks stricter regulations, decision vacating rule reversed and remanded to EPA (D.C. Cir.), 6; order remands decision to EPA, 534; EPA considers combination of standards, emissions trading to replace rule, 1693 – – Outlook 2009, SplRpt (1/16/09) S–5
– – Association calls for 80 percent emissions reductions by 2050, 105
– – GHG emissions contribution to global warming nuisance, states' suit reinstated (2nd Cir.), 2227 – – Pacific Gas & Elec. leaves U.S. Chamber of Commerce citing fundamental differences on issues, 2239; PNM Resources, Exelon leaves Chamber, 2287; business group forms to urge Congress to pass legislation now, 2565
See COAL ASH
– – Alliant subsidiary abandons plans to build coal-fired plant in Marshalltown, Iowa, 551
– – American Coalition for Clean Coal Energy, Duke Energy withdraws due to opposing positions on climate change legislation, 2104 – – Big Stone II project, EPA files objections to operating permit, 214; permit revisions, In Brief, 404; lead developer withdraws from project, 2185; remaining developers withdraw from project, 2562 – – Cap-and-trade systems – – Cinergy Wabash River Power Station, company paid retiree for testimony, new trial ordered (S.D. Ind.), 7; Cinergy to pay retrial costs, no sanctions for company attorneys, 94; retrial date set, In Brief, 322; retrial begins, 1101; jury finds Cinergy liable for 2 violations, clears company on 4 counts, 1229; judge orders closure of 3 units, imposes fine, 1279 – – Clean coal technology – – Desert Rock Energy Project, EPA appeals board agrees to review permit approval, severs CO2 emissions issue (EAB), 213; comment period extension, 456; Colo. urges EPA to reconsider permit approval, 674; EPA wants to consider requiring gasification technology, 984; plant owner says EPA request to review permit violates CAA, 1427; Appeals Board remands permit for consideration of gasification technology, 2286 – – Dominion Power proposed plant in southwestern Va., state approval upheld (Va.), 958; MACT permit invalid (Va. Cir. Ct.), 1977 – – East Bend Generating Station, CO2 injection test successful, DOE reports, 2454 – – Effluent limits, environmental groups seek EPA revision of guidelines, 2016 – – Four Corners plant, fugitive dust portion of federal implementation plan remanded (10th Cir.), 903 – – Franklin County Power lack of valid PSD permit blocks construction of Ill. plant (U.S., rev sought), 1045; (rev den), 1542 – – Fuel will continue to be major energy source despite administration emphasis on renewable energy, Chamber of Commerce official tells meeting, 816 – – Grandfathered facilities, Va. governor orders emissions surveys, 1586 – – Hugh L. Spurlock Generating Station, operating permit challenge transferred to home district court (D.D.C.), 1350; EPA agrees to take final action on permit (E.D. Ky.), 2046; EPA orders state regulators to set standards for hazardous air pollutants, 2278; EPA publishes order, In Brief, 2498 – – Los Angeles mayor vows to eliminate reliance on coal-generated power by 2020, 1664 – – Mercury emissions – – Midwest Generation plants, Ill.
– – – New source review, federal, state authorities allege modifications made without proper permits, pollution control equipment (N.D. Ill.), 2094
– – – Particulate matter, environmental coalition intends to sue over emissions, 1815
– – – Chalk Point plant, environmental groups plan suit over operating without particulate controls, 256
– – – Potomac River plant, Va. law bars plant from trading allowances (4th Cir.), 2028 – – Oak Creek plant, EPA directs state to clarify operating permit, 1670 – – Permits
– – – Environmental groups plan to challenge EPA interpretation saying CO2 emissions no consideration in decisions, 12; groups file suit (D.C. Cir.), 166
– – – Reversal of EPA interpretation saying emissions need no consideration in decisions, Boxer (D-Cal) asks Att'y General Mukasey to intervene, 13 – – R.E. Burger plant retrofit to burn biomass fuels, proposed consent decree modification, 1939 – – San Juan Generating Station, company pays record fine to resolve air quality violations (D.N.M.), 1089 – – Sandy Creek Energy Assocs. plant, Tex. permit upheld (Tex. App. Ct.), 304 – – Santee Cooper Florence County plant, S.C. governor opposes construction plan, 402 – – Sierra Club shuts down 100th planned plant, 1711 – – Sunflower Electric Power plant expansion, Kans. governor vetoes 4th bill to allow construction of 2 coal-powered generators, 955; governor, company announce agreement to allow one new plant, 1088 – – SWEPCO Texarkana facility, approval of permit overturned (Ark. Ct. App.), 1661 – – TransAlta Centralia Generation agrees to limit NOx, mercury emissions from Wash. plant, 2211 – – Trimble County Generating Station, EPA order requires rewriting of permit to require analysis of fine particulate emissions, industry voices concerns, 2277 – – TVA plants – – White Pine Energy Station, environmental groups appeal BLM approval, 215; company postpones construction plans in light of economic and environmental uncertainties, 353; GAO reports slight increase in emissions could impair visibility at Great Basin Natl. Park, 1816 – Coal processing plants, EPA proposes stricter NSPS for particulate matter, 1229; EPA publishes final rule, 2326 – Cogeneration plant sues N.Y. to overturn state's RGGI implementation regulations (N.Y. Sup. Ct.), 301 – Cooling water intake structures, EPA may consider costs to utilities (U.S., reversed and rem), 770; environmental groups will press for stronger rule to protect fish, waterways, 771; Sotomayor defends appellate decision, 1723; EPA plans to issue proposed rule mid-2010, 2127 – Emissions control
– – Emission reduction credits, court dismisses challenge to SCAQMD rules allowing new projects to access emergency reserve credits (C.D. Cal.), 1861; state legislature approves bill to lift permit moratorium, 2208
– – NOx, SO2, and mercury emissions, Carper (D-Del), Alexander (R-Tenn) plan to introduce bill, 975
– – Air emission velocity through smokestacks, EPA proposes revision to test method, 2046
– – Indian River Power, NSPS citizen suit dismissed due to state enforcement (D. Del.), 1815 – – NSPS remand, EPA looks to craft multipollutant strategy (D.C. Cir.), 2093 – – Opacity, EPA waives standards for units using continuous monitoring systems, 213 – Generators, New York City mayor signs bill requiring use of ultra low-sulfur diesel fuel, 722 – Hydroelectric power – Migratory bird electrocutions, utility pleads guilty, agrees to pay $10.5M (D. Wyo.), 1728 – Natural gas-fired plants, environmental group critical of utility plan to phase out Wis. plants, 1280 – New source review program – Renewable energy sources, standard
– – Cal. governor seeks tenfold increase in federal funding cap, 1086
– – Construction costly, lengthy, but necessary for economic growth, witnesses tell House hearing, 1831 – – Consumer options on electricity use – – Demonstration projects, regulators suggest criteria for awarding grants under economic stimulus plan, 758 – – Development of infrastructure poses challenges for policymakers, FERC official tells conference, 1429 – – DOE FY2010 budget, administration proposal includes increased funding, 1048 – – Economic stimulus package includes funding, 368; Chu says development top priority, 393; Biden announces $4B in grants, 922; DOE solicits proposals, 1559; DOE outlines award targets, 2001; government to waive some NEPA requirements in awarding ARRA grants, 2003; Obama announces $3.4B in funding, 2509 – – FERC proposed policy statement to guide development, 683; FERC issues policy statement outlining rules, authorizing cost-recovery mechanism, 1765; Wellinghoff says FERC needs more authority to install technology, boost renewables at conference, 2183 – – Grants, administration increases maximum funding, releases technical standards, 1165 – – Lawmakers writing bills, issues garner bipartisan support, 441; Reid (D-Nev) expected to introduce bill promoting large wind, solar projects, 482; Senate committee completes transmission title of energy measure, 1105 – – Midwest governors pledge to develop regional collaborative to devise plan, 2341 – – Modernization, NIST report identifies obstacles, 1496 – – NAFTA leaders pledge cooperation, 1944 – – Technical standards, NIST publishes initial list of needed standards, 1366; NIST releases draft of first set of standards, 2288 – – Technology development, DOE solicits grant proposals, 1558 – – Waxman (D-Cal)-Markey (D-Mass) draft builds on 2007 energy bill to modernize grid, 746; witnesses urge provision at panel hearing, 982 – Supreme Court cases, Outlook 2009, SplRpt (1/16/09) S–32 – Transmission corridors
– – American Electric Power-Allegheny Energy line, environmental group opposes proposal, 1830
– – ARRA funds, DOE accepting applications to guarantee loans for grid projects, 1888 – – Cal. commission approves Sunrise Powerlink, 35; environmental group challenges approval (Cal.), 250 – – Canada-U.S. clean energy dialogue, officials agree grid upgrade principal element in talks, 504 – – Federal lands, Forest Serv. adopts permitting changes, 691 – – Grid security
– – – Federal energy policy needed to build grid, FERC paying attention to issues, commissioner tells conference, 1428
– – – Integration, FERC should expand role to build more transmission lines, stakeholders say at conference, 482; Markey (D-Mass) reluctant to expand federal role in building grid, 1427 – – – Midwest governors pledge to develop regional collaborative to devise smart grid plan, 2341 – – – National distribution system unnecessary, states can use resources within own borders, report says, 2346 – – – Overhaul of grid needed, industry reports, 379 – – – Resource development hinges upon siting, building more transmission lines, FERC chair says, 1110 – – – Siting
See Smart-grid activities, this heading
– – Superconducting cable development and deployment, loan guarantees – – Western states to cooperate on siting transmission lines, symposium report says, 2510
– EU presidency, Spain outlines goals, 2347
– Hybrid vehicles
See HYBRID VEHICLES
– Cost recovery, bankrupt maker liable for $9M at N.M. superfund site (6th Cir.), 931
– Energy efficiency
– – Cal. revises standards for new TVs, 299; energy regulators propose mandatory active mode standards, 2259
– – Computer servers, EPA announces standards, 1172 – – Electronic displays, Energy Star program
– – – EPA issues new standards, 760
– – – Stricter standards applied to EU, U.S. label, 2559 – Heavy metals, restrictions on use in – Semiconductor manufacturing, Cal. air board approves rules limiting GHG emissions, 506
– Discharge permits, EPA plans to launch system for monitoring reports, 499
– Hazardous waste, Mass. launches paperless filing system for cleanup program, 353 – Receiving systems, EPA extends deadline for state and local government upgrades, 27 – Risk management plans, EPA guidance, In Brief, 864
– Cathode ray tubes
– – Cal. firm tried to illegally ship waste to Hong Kong, EPA complaint says, 2120
– – Okla. firm illegally shipped waste to Hong Kong, EPA complaint says, 1438 – Colorado, recycling
– – Governor signs bill, 1464
– – Task force to develop plan, 849 – Digital TV transition, environmental groups support delay proposal to allow for export ban, takeback programs, 110 – Dumping, federal agents raid Colo. recycler alleged to have dumped components in China, 230 – Export prohibitions – Mich. governor signs recycling bill requiring manufacturers to accept old computers, monitors, 136 – New York
– – Recycling and reuse, Assembly approves bill, 1090
– – Trade associations sue to block New York City law requiring collection, recycling, 1864 – Outlook 2009, SplRpt (1/16/09) S–17 – Recycling partnership saw 30 percent increase in 2008, EPA says, 111 – Research and development grants – Waste reduction, federal efforts should focus on reuse, recycling, reducing toxicity of components, panel tells House hearing, 329 – Wisc. governor signs bill allowing consumers access to recycling, disposal sites, 2536
– Hazardous waste storage violations, Or. company owner pleads guilty (D. Or.), 175
– Ed. Note: This heading is limited to EPCRA reauthorization or reform. The headings EMERGENCY PLANNING AND RESPONSE and RIGHT-TO-KNOW provide coverage of EPCRA administration and enforcement and cross-references to specific pollutants and industries regulated under EPCRA.
– Ammonia
– – Releases, Or. company settles reporting violations, 2196
– – Storage, Idaho company settles reporting violations, 2196 – Coal ash impoundment breach shows need for improved training, TVA Inspector General reports, 1453 – Disabled ships, Wash. governor signs bill requiring industry to fund rescue tug, 723 – Hazardous substance and oil spills, bid protest on EPA contract for Midwestern states rejected (Fed. Cl.), 1953 – Shipping, report warns of risks posed by increased traffic as Arctic ice melts, 1651 – Spill prevention, control and countermeasure rule, EPA proposes exemption for dairy industry, 126 – Telecommunications company to pay fine for violations, 1520
– Acid rain
See ACID RAIN
– – Member states assigned international airlines to ensure compliance, 382
– – Reporting of GHG emissions, procedures published, 1055
– – Advantages include assurance of set emissions levels, report says comparing with carbon tax, 550
– – Auctions
– – – Full auction of allowances remains administration goal, but flexibility suggested, spokesman says, 866
– – – Proceeds should be returned to taxpayers to offset increased energy costs, Corker (R-Tenn) says, 222 – – Cal. sets up advisory committee to evaluate strategies, 1265 – – Canada to develop system to replace intensity-based emission targets, 225 – – Cap-and-dividend approach, Cantwell (D-Wash) drafts bill, 2449 – – Electric utility association endorses system, 105 – – Enforcement, EPA to target GHG sources emitting more than 25,000 tons per year, 1104 – – EPA regulation could be less burdensome than cap-and-trade bill, attorneys say, Special Report, 2537 – – Free allowances and credits
– – – Safeguards from unfair trade, House panel debates inclusion in bill for vulnerable sectors, 616; further action, see LEGISLATION, FEDERAL, HR 1759
– – – Taxation considered, witnesses say at Senate finance panel, 1420 – – – Utilities, House panel urged not to provide to power generators, could increase costs on consumers, 613
– – – Auction of emission credits, Senate panel urges administration to revise plan, 538
– – – Budget committee chairs uneasy with using reconciliation protection for climate change provisions, 612; House, Senate budget committees opt to use place-setter language, 676; Senate amendment bars reconciliation for future climate change legislation, 749; Senate approves carbon capture fund, raises bar for passage of cap-and-trade program, 807; conferees remove obstacles to climate bill passage, 1050 – – Kyoto Protocol successor agreement, Royal Dutch Shell head favors carbon cap over carbon tax, 2404 – – Loopholes reduce effectiveness, Hansen says favoring fuel tax to reduce GHG emissions, 56; Hansen tells House panel carbon tax simpler, more transparent, 419 – – Market economics
– – – Carbon offsets important tool, speakers say at conference, 815
– – – Confidence for industry, investors essential, speakers say at briefing, 760 – – – Market-based solution preferable to carbon tax despite economic downturn, panelists say, 614 – – – Regulation – – New Mexico lawmakers introduce bill, 355 – – Offsets can reduce costs of program, CBO reports, 1886 – – President Obama calls on Congress to include in climate change bill, 417 – – President's Economic Advisory Board endorses approach, 1248 – – Revenue
– – – Administration predicts $646B over next 10 years, 418; McCain criticizes proposal to spend revenue for purposes other than clean energy technologies, 561
– – – Decentralized power generation promotion could be boon for small-scale renewable energy projects, House aide suggests, 869 – – – Dividends, Van Holland (D-Md) bill caps GHG emissions, requires permit purchase, gives proceeds to U.S. residents, 755 – – Voluntary carbon market will have role in mandatory emissions program, analysts tell conference, 169 – – Wash. governor signs order directing agencies to prepare for federal or regional plan, 1266 – Commodity futures commission should play larger role in governing carbon markets, advisory panel says, 1115 – Electric power generation
– – Carper (D-Del), Alexander (R-Tenn) plan to introduce bill to control NOx, SO2, and mercury emissions, 975
– – Mirant Potomac River plant, Va. law bars plant from trading allowances (4th Cir.), 2028 – Kyoto Protocol successor agreement, most carbon market traders pessimistic about reaching agreement by end of year, survey finds, 1360 – Mexico-U.S. cooperation urged at forum, 2055 – Midwestern governors urged to commit to climate policies, cap-and-trade, 2109 – Midwestern greenhouse gas reduction accord – Northeastern states initiative – Ozone, 8-hour standard rule allowing regional trading remanded (D.C. Cir.), 1694 – Regional trading market, NAFTA leaders pledge cooperation, 1944 – South Coast AQMD emission reduction credits, court dismisses challenge to rules allowing new projects to access emergency reserve credits (C.D. Cal.), 1861; state legislature approves bill to lift permit moratorium, 2208 – Transportation funding through allowance auctions – Western states initiative
– American pika
– – Cal. rejection of petition to protect, environmental group files suit (Cal. Super. Ct.), 2532
– – Listing, Fish and Wildlife Serv. agrees to consider, advocates cite threat from climate change (E.D. Cal.), 396; FWS launches review of climate change impacts, 1084 – Bearded seals dependent on sea ice, NOAA has one year to make decision on listing (D.D.C.), 2369 – Big Lost River whitefish, listing review order (D. Idaho), In Brief, 846 – Bighorn sheep, final rule reduces critical habitat designation in S. Cal., 951; environmental groups challenge designation (S.D. Cal.), 2418 – Bull trout
– – Critical habitat, Wildlife Serv. ordered to reconsider rule due to alleged interference by former DOI official in rulemaking process, 1729
– – Spokane River hydroelectric dam license renewals requires habitat protections, 1514 – Cape Sable seaside sparrow protection plan for Everglades flood control and irrigation project will not jeopardize Everglade Snail Kite (11th Cir.), 1137 – Climate change, DOI deputy secretary nominee Hayes agrees rules poor vehicle for controlling GHG emissions at confirmation hearing, 622 – Consultation
– – California sues DOI to block limiting rule (N.D. Cal.), 29
– – Commerce Dep't inspector general investigating leaks of information at Inhofe's (R-Okla) request, 576 – – Nullification of DOI limiting rule, Rahall (D-WVa) proposes joint resolution to restore policy, 295; Obama asks federal agencies to continue consultations with biologists, 502; Salazar says Bush-era rule will be revoked, 1006; DOI withdraws rule, agencies to consider further changes to improve process, 1077; wildlife groups support, industry opposes restored rule, 2143 – – Tracking system improvements, GAO recommends, 1262
– – Alaska plans to sue federal agencies over listing, 189
– – Critical habitat, environmental group plans to sue over failure to designate, 2581
– – Cal. lawmakers begin hearings on bill to overhaul management of water resources, 2531; lawmakers pass bills, 2584
– – Conservation groups threaten to sue for failing to take final action on listing petition, 716 – – Water districts challenge biological opinion (E.D. Cal.), 507; water allocation contracts upheld, environmental group claims rejected, 1006; injunction prevents flow restrictions, 1322; court reconsiders ruling, leaves water pacts intact, 1968 – Florida panther, advocacy groups seek critical habitat designation, 2254 – Freshwater turtles, Fla. draft rule limits harvest of imperiled species, 954 – Glen Canyon Dam, biological opinion revision ordered (D. Ariz.), 1318 – Global warming, environmental group sues 6 federal agencies for failure to protect species from effects, 188 – Gray wolf delisting
– – Administration orders hold on pending regulations, 180; DOI withdraws pending regulations for review, 243; DOI to proceed with delisting, 577
– – Environmental groups plan to sue, 577; advocates seek return to list until long-term viability assured (D. Mont.), 1319 – – Western Great Lakes population, Wildlife Serv. agrees to temporarily restore protections (D.D.C.), 1578 – – Wyoming announces intent to sue over mixed decisions, 844 – Kittlitz's murrelet, group petitions Alaska for state listing, 580; state rejects petition, 953 – Listing, FWS rejects 270 of 475 named in 2007 petition, environmental group says, 78; petition fails to provide convincing evidence to list 165 of species named, FWS publishes second notice, 349; status review planned for 29 species, 2021 – Longfin smelt, conservation groups threaten to sue for failing to take final action on listing petition, 716; listing rejected, In Brief, 884 – Marbled murrelet to remain on list, 1522 – Marine mammals threatened by potential loss of summer sea ice, researchers say, 246 – Mexico-U.S. border fence, DHS to spend $50M to mitigate environmental impacts of construction, 190 – Northern goshawk, Chequamegon-Nicolet Natl. Forest Fishbone project bird protections sufficient (E.D. Wis.), 717 – Oil shale leasing program
– – Conservation coalition intends to sue BLM, 76
– – Research, development, and demonstration projects, DOI withdraws leases in Colo., Utah, 450 – Pacific walrus, FWS agrees to make preliminary decision in Sept., 1194 – Pesticide impacts
– – Harmonization of regulations, federal agencies, industry discuss cooperation, 2582
– – San Francisco Bay area, industry groups oppose proposed settlement (N.D. Cal.), 1729; EPA extends comment period, 1791
– – Critical habitat, FWS proposes designation, 2527
– – Global warming greatest threat, countries conclude, 695 – – Pesticides, environmental group intends to sue over impacts of persistent organic pollutants, 1791 – – Special regulations, DOI retains Bush administration rule, 1136 – Pygmy owl, Ariz. population delisting affirmed (9th Cir.), 295 – Red-shouldered hawk, Chequamegon-Nicolet Natl. Forest Fishbone project bird protections sufficient (E.D. Wis.), 717 – Ribbon seals not at risk from melting sea ice, habitat loss, NOAA determines, 28; advocates threaten to file suit challenging determination, 844; environmental groups file suit to list seals as threatened (N.D. Cal.), 2144 – Ringed seals dependent on sea ice, NOAA has one year to make decision on listing (D.D.C.), 2369 – Safe-harbor agreements, Cal. governor signs bill, 2420 – Sage grouse
– – Grazing impacts
– – – EISs, BLM must consider wildlife goals, watershed needs before allowing increases in livestock use (D. Idaho), 577
– – – Jurisdiction, motion to separate lawsuit state by state denied (D. Idaho), 1138 – – Wind energy seeks review of policy protecting habitat in Wyo., 1728
See SALMON
– Sonar, impact on
See OCEANS
– Spotted seals dependent on sea ice, NOAA to make decision on listing by Oct. 15 (D.D.C.), 2369; NOAA determines populations not endangered, 2475 – Steelhead trout
– – Mid-Columbia River population recovery plan issued, 2369
– – Upper Columbia River population, revised rules take effect, 2073 – Whales
– – Blue whales, Cal. environmental group threatens suit over failure to implement recovery plan, 1968
– – Coast Guard traffic regulation duties not subject to consultation (N.D. Cal.), 781 – – Navy use of sonar
See OCEANS
– Outlook 2009, SplRpt (1/16/09) S–40
– Advanced Research Projects Agency for Energy
– – Director, Obama intends to nominate Majumdar, 2255; committee approves nominee, 2405
– – First awards of ARRA funding announced, 2512 – Budget, FY2010
– – Administration proposes $26.3B, 418; proposal increases funding for renewables, efficiency, and transmission grid upgrades, decreases funding for nuclear, fossil fuels, 1048; administration proposes spending cuts for unnecessary, redundant programs, 1078
– – Energy efficiency program funding should increase or remain at previous levels, lawmakers say in letter to appropriators, 811 – – Energy independence, climate change provisions will spur job creation, economic growth, Obama says, 678 – – Environmental Management Office, request seeks $5.63B, 1062 – Deputy secretary, Obama intends to nominate Poneman, 869 – Economic recovery funds
– – Allocation to 2 offices warrants scrutiny, GAO reports, 559
– – Clean energy technology, Chu announces funding for materials lab, 678 – – Job creation possibilities outlined at House hearing, 1768 – Energy Information Admin., Obama to nominate Newell as administrator, 1053; Senate panel approves nomination, 1854 – Environmental Management Office, Obama intends to nominate Triay as assistant secretary, 635; Senate panel approves nomination, 996 – Fossil Energy Office, Obama nominates Markowsky as assistant secretary, 1313; committee approves nomination, 1905; Senate confirms nomination, 1947 – General counsel, Senate confirms Harris, 1166 – Policy and International Affairs Office, Obama intends to nominate Sandalow as assistant secretary, 682 – Science Office, Brinkman nomination, In Brief, 952; Senate confirms, 1385 – Secretary, Senate panel plans confirmation hearing for Chu, 75; Chu reassures senators that coal, nuclear power have role in future at confirmation hearing, 100; Senate approves confirmation, 183 – Undersecretary of energy, Senate confirms Johnson, 1166 – Undersecretary of science, Obama intends to nominate Koonin, 682; Senate confirms, 1166
– Appliances
See APPLIANCES
– Building codes
– – China, U.S. announce collaboration, 1764
– – Climate change bill provisions – – Energy bill, Senate panel approves title, 1284 – – LEED-rated buildings, Green Building Council to assess effectiveness, 2113 – – Md. governor signs bill, 1142 – – New York City leaders propose measures, 957 – – 30 percent improvement requirement, witnesses urge at Senate hearing, 481 – Clean energy programs
See generally CLEAN ENERGY
– – Congressmen say climate bill must contain efficiency policies, 424
– – Development of efficiency measure needed to address climate issues, G-8 ministers agree, 1240 – – Standards requirement – DOE FY2010 budget, administration proposal includes increased funding, 1048 – Economic stimulus packages – Energy bill will encourage technology development, Bingaman (D-NM) tells forum, 479 – Energy Star program
– – Computer servers, EPA announces standards, 1172
– – Electronic displays
– – – EPA issues new standards, 760
– – – Stricter standards applied to EU, U.S. label, 2559 – – Inefficient products mislabeled due to lack of testing, DOE inspector general reports, 2453 – – Office equipment, labeling, In Brief, 1502 – – Televisions, EPA increases efficiency level to qualify for program, 2106 – External power adapters, DOE publishes proposed determination, 2563 – Fossil fuel phaseout may be possible with efficiency policies, shift to renewables, report says, 548 – FY2010 budget
– – Energy independence, climate change provisions will spur job creation, economic growth, Obama says, 678
– – Funding levels should increase or remain at previous levels, lawmakers tell House appropriators, 811 – Green bonds to finance development – Housing
– – Furnaces and boilers, DOE to reconsider standards, 922; manufacturers, environmental advocates agree to support tougher standards, 2406
– – National green building standard will promote environmentally sound construction, builders' group says, 346 – – N.Y. governor signs budget bill including federal stimulus funding, 851 – – Retrofit plan could create jobs, Biden says, 2453 – – Tax credits, IRS issues guidance on certification of products, 919 – – Weatherization
– – – Distribution of stimulus funds top priority, Chu says, 393
– – – Programs, HUD-DOE memorandum coordinates ARRA funding, 1055 – – – Retrofits will save energy, create jobs, Jones tells panel, 484 – Iowa council proposes climate change policy options to reduce GHG emissions, 81 – Light bulbs
See LIGHTING
– Manufacturing sector improvements – Md. green buildings tax credits, In Brief, 138 – NAFTA leaders pledge cooperation, 1944 – Nev. governor signs legislative package, 1398 – New buildings, ISO releases design guidelines, 127 – N.Y. governor signs bill amending 2008 law, 2150 – Office buildings, real estate firm enters EPA partnership to reduce carbon impact, 57 – Or. governor signs energy performance scoring system bill, 1669 – Outlook 2009, SplRpt (1/16/09) S–49 – Peak usage could decrease 20 percent through use of demand response programs, FERC predicts, 1497 – Potential savings $1.2T by 2020 if obstacles to greater efficiency can be overcome, report says, 1833 – Public utility programs, industry groups launch promotion, implementation program, 424 – Research and development funding, draft bill authorizes funding, 679 – Retrofits, Welch (D-Vt) bill authorizes $10B to boost efficiency in homes, businesses, 752 – Senate energy bill markup, committee to address issues in future session, 751 – Social and behavioral factors influencing energy consumption, study – Tariff elimination would promote GHG emissions reductions, Paulson tells conference, 105 – Televisions
– – Cal. revises standards for new TVs, 299; energy regulators propose mandatory active mode standards, 2259
– – EPA increases efficiency level to qualify for program, 2106 – Waste energy recovery and reuse, EPA proposes national registry of industrial sites, 1752
– Canada, 2009 budget includes funding for clean energy development, other support, 225
– Clean coal technology – Congressional actions
– – Administration outlines key agenda items, 1049
– – Cash for clunker measures may move through House, Senate separate from broader climate, energy bills, leadership says, 1104 – – House Energy and Commerce Comm. drafting bill combining energy, climate policy with promotion of renewable energy, aide says, 609; White House official says draft bill would advance Obama's goals, 815; House Democrats, Obama reach agreement on cash for clunkers proposal, 1049; Peterson (D-Minn) opposes bill due to renewable fuels standard provisions, 1057; committee Democrats reach agreement on key issues, 1103; House panel includes in bill markup, 1160; further action, see LEGISLATION, FEDERAL, HR 2454 – – Senate energy bill will precede climate change bill, Reid (D-Nev) tells conference, 393; Reid tells conference climate change bill will follow broad energy, transmission grid bills, 417; Senate democrats outline action plan, 419; Bingaman (D-NM) hopes committee will report bill soon, 479; Reid plans combined energy, climate bill with Senate vote before Aug. recess, 608; Energy and Natural Resources Comm. should have role in crafting provisions, Murkowski (R-Alaska) says, 610; committee begins markup, 751; cost, scope issues remain sticking points, aides say, 917; committee completes transmission title, Cantwell (D-Wash) withdraws amendment on GHG emissions standard , 1105; Senate panel approves renewable electricity standard, 1236; amendments to weaken renewable electricity standard fail, standard survives markup, 1284; panel approves Bayh (D-Ind) amendment allowing states to receive certain revenue from renewable electricity standard, 1359; panel approves bill requiring 15 percent renewable energy standard by 2021, 1417; lobbyists wage battle to increase standard, 1493; further action, see LEGISLATION, FEDERAL, S 1462 – – Senate panel plots bipartisan strategy for bill following action on economic stimulus, 126 – – Senate Republicans alternative energy bill – Green economy development
– – Labor, transition will create millions of jobs, business leaders predict, 292
– – UNEP calls on U.S. to lead global efforts, 347 – International initiatives, Obama invites nations to establish Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas, 915 – National security promotion – Nuclear power must have role, McCain (R-Ariz) tells forum, 924 – Outlook 2009, SplRpt (1/16/09) S–49; SplRpt (1/16/09) S–49 – Reform, overhaul of national policy overdue, conference told, 444 – Renewable energy sources
See RENEWABLE ENERGY
– Trade issues, compatibility goal of administration, U.S. Trade Representative says, 917 – Trans-Atlantic forum created to strengthen U.S., EU cooperation, 2558 – Water resources impacts, study
See also specific subject of enforcement
– Audit policy, synthetic fiber maker to pay fine, correct violations in record settlement, 880 – Federal agency decisions, Justice Scalia urges greater deference, denounces flexible review of federal action, 1009 – Outlook 2009, SplRpt (1/16/09) S–30; SplRpt (1/16/09) S–30 – Performance Track program, Jackson announces end of program, 639; EPA cancels program, 1129 – Review of national priorities, Giles says EPA will consider environmental justice issues, 2305
– CAFE standards, automakers to use gasoline technology in near term to attain new efficiency standards, 1245
– Diesel engines
See DIESEL ENGINES
– Nonroad engines, Miss. companies selling noncomplying imports from China violated CAA, suit alleges (D.D.C.), 1278 – Onboard diagnostics for heavy-duty engines, Cal. revises rule for trucks, buses, 1322 – Renewable fuels standard, manufacturers increased ethanol levels may damage equipment, 1761 – Stationary combustion turbines burning biogas, EPA amends emission NSPS, 673 – Stationary compression ignition internal combustion engines, EPA agrees to clarify NSPS applicability, compliance responsibility (D.C. Cir.), 1278 – Stationary reciprocating internal combustion engines, proposed NESHAP requires aftertreatment, 469; comment period extension, In Brief, 864; industry, states say proposal imposes financial, administrative burden, 1349 – Vehicle emissions
– Natural gas companies settle air violations with $7M in pollution controls (D. Utah), 902
– Synthetic fiber maker to pay fine, correct violations in record settlement under EPA policy, 880 – Telecommunications company to pay fine for violations uncovered, 1520
– Biofuels production, GAO says more thorough analysis may be needed, 2345
– Climate change
– – Cal. proposes guidelines to analyze GHG impacts of projects, development, 132
– – N.Y. proposal includes potential GHG emissions in review process, 648 – – Retail supercenter's assessment failed to consider impact, approval set aside (Cal. Super. Ct.), 1198 – Economic stimulus projects, CEQ prepares guidance to expedite NEPA reviews, 638; CEQ issues guidelines, 1081 – Football stadium construction, Cal. governor signs bill exempting project from further review, 2531 – Haw. considers integrating climate change impacts, In Brief, 724 – High-speed rail, review for Cal. project inadequate (Cal. Super. Ct.), 2148 – Highway and transit projects, agencies amend rules to codify new process, 712 – Hydrologic impact assessments, W. Va. allowed to help DOI defend approval of surface mining rule changes (S.D.W.Va.), 1529 – Logging operations, Champs timber project blocked, Forest Serv. must conduct new impact assessment (E.D. Cal.), 1964 – National forests and grasslands, land management planning proceeds as environmentalists challenge framework rule (N.D. Cal.), 1387; planning rule vacated and remanded, 1656 – Neches River tract slated for reservoir selected as wildlife refuge, reliance on assessment complies with NEPA (U.S., rev sought), 1527 – Nuclear plant relicensing to move ahead despite lack of consideration of impact of terrorist air attack (3d Cir.), 843 – Oil and gas development
– – Alaska OCS, environmental sensitivity rankings irrational, DOI must reconsider 5-year leasing program (D.C. Cir.), 947; DOI, industry group seek limit to scope of remand, 1134
– – Atlantic Rim projects, BLM did not violate NEPA in issuing permits (D.D.C.), 840 – – Beaufort Sea, Shell withdraws exploratory drilling proposal, plans to scale back 2010 exploration plan (9th Cir.), 1134; exploration plan proposes 2 wells, MMS declares complete, 2022; lease sale valid even without supplemental impact statement, 2142; DOI approves drilling on 2 leases with native whaling conditions, 2473 – – San Juan Basin leases, environmental groups drop suit against BLM over harmful ozone levels (D.N.M.), 163
– – PCS Phosphate mine, higher level of review sought by EPA, groups, 776; EPA approves permit, 1513
– – Smoky Canyon mine, preparatory actions not considered in irreparable harm analysis, case remanded (9th Cir.), 950; expansion approved (D. Idaho), 1951 – Renewable energy, Chamber of Commerce initiative tracks stalled projects, 925 – Supercomputer center at Lawrence Livermore Natl. Lab., injunction delays construction due to lack of review (N.D. Cal.), 825 – Synthetic fuel production plant, environmental group challenges permits (N.D. Ohio), 777 – Transportation projects, Cal. legislature approves budget waiving requirements for some projects, 454 – Uranium mining
– – Colo. federal lands, BLM must produce documents requested under FOIA (D. Colo.), 1120
– – In situ leaching, NRC plans more detailed assessments in licensing new operations, 1372
– Cape Wind project, DOI files final review, 187
– Copper mining, Asarco/BLM land swap barred (9th Cir.), 2192 – Energy transmission corridors in West, Forest Serv. adopts permitting changes, 691 – Hanford Nuclear Reservation, DOE releases draft review of cleanup proposals, 2572 – Highway expansion, Wis. project rejected, agencies to reconsider alternatives, resolve deficiencies (E.D. Wis.), 2202 – Lower Duwamish River, agencies prepare draft restoration plan, 1309 – Mountaintop mining, streamlined permit vacated, Corps of Engineers failed to consider impacts (S.D. W.Va.), 763 – National forests, management plans for 4 S. Cal. forests flawed (N.D. Cal.), 2368 – Natural gas drilling, N.Y. issues statement for activities in Marcellus Shale, 2375; company announces it will not drill on leased land, 2534 – Park project design altered, environmental group challenges existing report (Cal. Super. Ct.), 887 – Steel industry, analysis for proposed plant adequate in addressing emissions' climate impacts (Minn. Ct. App.), 2311 – West Valley nuclear waste site decommissioning, DOE may conduct separate EISs for each of two stages (2d Cir.), 2125
– Carbon dioxide endangerment finding to include focus, Jackson says, 523
– Climate change, advocates challenge Cal. implementation plan (Cal. Super. Ct.), 1462 – Elimination of protection disparities between powerful communities vs. vulnerable communities priority under Obama administration, Jackson says, 574; Jackson promises effort to address issues affecting poor, underserved communities, 1785; Giles says EPA will consider issues in review of national enforcement priorities, 2305 – Hazardous air pollutants, EPA announces partnership to expand monitoring around schools, 470; Jackson discusses program at meeting, 669; EPA announces monitoring for 62 schools, 742; first data finds low short-term manganese exposures at 2 Tenn. schools, 1486; EPA confirms low levels of manganese in air samples outside 2 Tenn. schools, 2174 – Journalists should cover environmental issues in impoverished neighborhoods, Jackson says, 1967 – Mountaintop mining, coalition seeks consideration as part of permit application review, 2367 – Nuclear plant license renewal, NRC to revise generic statement, 1889 – Renewable energy, DOI official reaffirms commitment at conference, 1314 – Rulemaking, EPA to incorporate earlier in process, officials tell advisory council, 1785 – School siting, EPA to draft guidelines, 1013 – Sewage and stormwater system upgrades, dismissal of Vancouver community group's lawsuit against EPA overturned (9th Cir.), 2253 – Solid waste definition revision, EPA to assess effect, Stanislaus says, 1770
– Poultry processing, Perdue Farms-EPA agreement aims to reduce environmental impacts, 71
– Acting deputy administrator, Obama names Fulton, 343
– Administration and Resource Management Office, Obama names Hooks as acting assistant administrator, 343; Obama intends to nominate Hooks to permanent post, 1132; Senate panel questions positions on policies, 1655; Senate panel approves nominee, 1726; Senate approves nominee, 1966 – Administrator, Senate panel plans confirmation hearing for Jackson, 75; Jackson commits to site cleanups at confirmation hearing, 107; Jackson pledges policy, regulatory review, 122; Senate approves nomination, 181; Jackson sworn in, affirms commitment to EPA employees, 242 – Air and Radiation Office, Obama names Craig as acting assistant administrator, 343; Obama nominates McCarthy as assistant administrator, 643; senators cite work on RGGI as key qualification at McCarthy confirmation hearing, 755; Senate panel approves McCarthy nomination, 902; Barrasso (R-Wyo) puts hold on nomination, seeks answer on scope of GHG regulation, 1053; Barrasso (R-Wyo) places hold on nomination, seeks information on carbon emissions from small sources, 1106; confirmation vote scheduled, 1237; Senate confirms McCarthy, 1277 – Budget
– – Administrator Jackson favors loans over grants for sewage treatment and drinking water projects, 1195
– – Appropriations, FY2009 – Children's health, vulnerable communities top priorities under Obama administration, Jackson says, 574 – Climate policy advisers, Jackson names Heinzerling, McIntosh, 343 – Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations Office, Jackson names McIntosh as associate administrator, 1787 – Decisionmaking, Jackson memo calls for transparency, inclusion of employees, 1007 – Deputy administrator, Obama nominates Cannon, 447; Cannon withdraws from consideration, 710; Obama nominates Perciasepe, 1190; Senate panel questions positions on policies, 1655; Senate panel approves nominee, 1726 – Deputy associate administrator for public affairs, Jackson appoints Brooks-LaSure, 394 – Economic stimulus will create, save jobs, Jackson says, 451; Jackson outlines implementation progress, challenges, 1008 – Employees largely unaware of policies on interacting with Inspector General, survey finds, 191 – Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Office, Obama intends to nominate Giles as assistant administrator, 642; confirmation hearing brief, few questions asked, 1009; committee approves nominee, 1080; Senate confirms, 1260 – General counsel, Obama nominates Fulton, 1190; Inhofe (R-Okla) supports nomination, 1519; Senate committee approves nomination, 1654; Senate approves nomination, 1966 – Inspector General investigations, Jackson directs employees to cooperate, 1965 – International Affairs Office, Obama intends to nominate DePass as assistant administrator, 642; confirmation hearing brief, few questions asked, 1009; committee approves nominee, 1080; Senate confirms, 1260 – Last-minute rulemaking by Bush administration, Obama orders hold on pending regulations, 180; EPA withdraws pending regulations for review, 243; public policy groups offer strategies for administration to reverse midnight rules, 244 – Outlook 2009, SplRpt (1/16/09) S–11; SplRpt (1/16/09) S–11 – Policy, Economics and Innovation Office, Jackson names Heinzerling as associate administrator, 1787 – Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances Office, Owens nomination as assistant administrator, In Brief, 846; Senate panel approves nomination, 1385; Senate confirms, 1654 – Program management, GAO report critical, 571 – Public Affairs Office, Jackson names Oster as associate administrator, 1787 – Region 4 Criminal Investigation Div., O'Mara to head, In Brief, 783 – Regulatory review, Jackson says agency back on job, in process of reexamining decisions, 641 – Research and Development Office, Obama nominates Anastas as assistant administrator, 1261; Inhofe (R-Okla) supports nomination, 1519; Senate committee approves nomination, 1654 – Resource Conservation and Recovery Office, reorganization of Solid Waste Office, In Brief, 335 – Senior policy counsel, Jackson appoints Sussman, 394 – Solid Waste Office, Obama plans to nominate Stanislaus as assistant administrator, 763; formal nomination, In Brief, 936; confirmation hearing brief, few questions asked, 1009; committee approves nominee, 1080; Senate confirms, 1260 – State of the environment should be linked with agency actions, SAB panel says, 2139 – Unimplemented recommendations, inspector general lists in report, 2580 – Water Office, Obama intends to nominate Silva as assistant administrator, 833; nomination sent to Senate, In Brief, 944; Silva cites jurisdiction, nonpoint sources, emerging pollutants as challenges, 1125; Senate panel approves nominee, 1385; Senate confirms, 1726; Silva tells conference nutrients, stormwater are two biggest water problems, 2130
– Beach-front restoration, Fla. law does not constitute taking (U.S., rev sought), 783; (rev grant), 1456; federal government may present argument (oral arg), 2469
– Climate change impacts in Alaska
See ALASKA
– Stormwater runoff
See generally STORMWATER
– Chesapeake Bay
See CHESAPEAKE BAY
– Blends, Outlook 2009, SplRpt (1/16/09) S–11
– Cal. low-carbon fuel standard makes use difficult, Dinneen says, 1086 – Carbon dioxide emissions resulting from production, repeal of indirect analysis requirement – Mich. offers service stations tax credits to install dispensing equipment, 648 – Pipelines, loan guarantees – Renewable fuels standard
See BIOFUELS
– Chemicals, REACH system
– – Adaptation and mitigation, finance ministers urge caution on providing funding for international measures, 545; EU leaders hold back on commitment to finance measures, 692
– – Carbon tax, Comm'n to propose expansion of tax directive to include CO2 emissions, 2346 – – EDGAR Project data show global GHG emissions increased from 2000-2005, 1242 – – Emissions reductions
– – – GHG emissions fell in 2007, bloc on track to meet Kyoto commitments, European Comm'n reports, 1295
– – – U.S. official says push for steep reductions unrealistic, 472; EU stresses value of midterm goals, 544; EU ministers urge U.S. to set more aggressive targets for emissions reduction, 615 – – – Wealthy nations should adopt 2020 targets by mid-year, ministers say, 485 – – Swedish presidency cites as top priority, 1433 – – U.S. draft bill receives praise from Dimas, 748; EU responds cautiously to emissions reductions in climate change bill, 1635
– – International airlines assigned to member states to ensure compliance, 382
– – Reporting of GHG emissions, procedures published, 1055
See KYOTO PROTOCOL
– Ship discharges, Parliament endorses proposal to criminalize serious offenses, 1076 – Spain presidency, industry minister outlines goals, 2347 – Trans-Atlantic forum created to strengthen cooperation with U.S. on climate, energy issues, 2558
– Burmese pythons, state takes control measures, 1734
– Discharge permits for water transfers
– – Appeal dismissal due to lack of jurisdiction, order postponing trial pending outcome of similar case stands (11th Cir.), 500
– – Unitary waters theory, pumping polluted water from canals into Lake Okeechobee without permit does not violate CWA (11th Cir.), 1374 – Fla. purchase of U.S. Sugar Corp. farmland
– – Financing, $650M in bonds approved (Fla. Cir. Ct.), 2149
– – State scales back purchase citing struggling economy, 786; water district approves revised purchase proposal, 1200
– Agricultural emissions
– – Environmental group sues over reporting exemptions for ammonia and hydrogen sulfide (D.C. Cir.), 186
– – GHG reporting
– – – Jurisdiction, court declines to declare reporting exemption (W.D. Wis.), 1856
– – – Producers file suit over reporting exemption (D.C. Cir.), 247
– – Pesticide application
See PESTICIDES
– – Portland, Or., EPA seeks more information on cryptosporidium variance request, 1450
– – Small systems, advisory council recommends continuing policy only as last resort, 1376 – Methyl bromide, EPA accepts applications for critical-use exemptions, 1158; EPA extends deadline for critical-use exemption applications, 1751 – Oil spill prevention plans, EPA extends effective date for administration review, 289; EPA announces additional delay, 777; EPA extends compliance deadline, 1445
See generally WITNESSES AND TESTIMONY
– BP refinery explosion
– – Plea agreement accepted (S.D. Tex.), 606
– – State charges violations of safety, health, and environmental protection laws (Tex. Dist. Ct.), 1399; refinery agrees to comply with air rules, implement corrective actions, 1585 – Forest fires, logging barred in Plumas Natl. Forest due to failure to vet firefighting options, restrictions left in place (9th Cir.), 2019 – Gas drilling, Tex. city revises ordinance to meet international fire code, 37 – Mononitrotoluene release, Miss. chemical manufacturer settles charges related to explosion (S.D. Miss.), 2048 – Nuclear power plants, NRC chair stresses desire to strengthen safety despite increased workload, budget constraints, 1645 Contact the Webmaster at webmaster@bna.com Copyright © The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. All Rights Reserved. |
