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Insights to PHMSA Enforcement and Rulemaking under the Trump Administration
Since the Trump Administration took office, oil and gas industry stakeholders have questioned whether pending PHMSA rulemakings will move forward, whether the rate of PHMSA enforcement will continue, and whether agency priorities will change. The API conference held in San...
The Lobby Shop: An Intro
Dee Martin, co-head of the Policy Resolution Group, joins host Josh Zive in our kickoff podcast. https://soundcloud.com/thelobbyshop/the-lobby-shop-an-intro The Lobby Shop is also available on iTunes and Google Play .
The Lobby Shop: Environmental Policy
In this week's episode of the Lobby Shop, Scott Segal, co-head of the Policy Resolution Group, joins host Josh Zive for a discussion on the current state of environmental policy. https://soundcloud.com/thelobbyshop/the-lobby-shop-environmental-policy The Lobby Shop is also available on iTunes and...
Industry Responds to U.S. Made Pipe Directive
Industry trade groups anticipate construction delays and cancelations, higher costs, and consumer impacts if the Trump administration’s January 24, 2017 Executive Memorandum , requiring that all new and repaired pipe be made in the U.S., is implemented. In comments filed...
Protecting Critical Energy Infrastructure from Pipeline Sabotage
Oil and gas provides nearly two thirds of all energy used in the United States, which is primarily transported by pipelines. The United States currently has roughly 2.8 million miles of pipelines. Most of this infrastructure is buried, but aboveground...
SEC Will Not Enforce Part of the Conflict Minerals Disclosure Rule
On Friday, April 7, 2017, the acting Chief of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) Michael Piwowar released a statement that the Commission will not recommend enforcement of certain parts of its Conflict Minerals disclosure rule (Securities Exchange Act...
Expansive Integrity Management Training and Qualification Advisory
PHMSA issued a brief advisory reminding gas transmission operators of training and qualification requirements under the integrity management regulations. The advisory responds to inconsistencies in operator implementation of these rules (at 49 C.F.R. Part 192.915) and outlines PHMSA’s “expectations.” Further...
Underground Natural Gas Storage: Regulations and Fees Move Forward Despite Appeal and Criticism
Last December, PHMSA issued an interim final rule (IFR) to establish—for the first time ever—minimum federal standards for underground natural gas storage facilities. The IFR imposes significant new requirements in a short timeframe for “downhole facilities,” including wells, wellbore tubing...
Fate of Environmental Justice Considerations
Just last summer, EPA released its final version of the Technical Guidance for Assessing Environmental Justice in Regulatory Analysis (EJ Technical Guidance), defining “environmental justice” as “the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national...
Recent Developments in Water
Sara Burgin covers a range of water issues, including: Nationwide Permits: What you need to know about the nationwide permits reissued by the Army Corps of Engineers Water Jurisdiction: What waters will be jurisdictional under the Trump administration NPDES Permit...
White House Issues Interim Guidance Memo on Implementation of "Two-for-One" Executive Order On Regulations, Invites Public Comment
On February 2, 2017, the Acting Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (“OIRA”) issued a guidance document (the “Interim Guidance”) intended to help clarify President Trump’s January 30, 2017 Executive Order titled “Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory...
Webinar: Anatomy of an IPO: What Every Bank Thinking of Going Public Needs to Know
Get a jump start on a successful planning process for you IPO. The “Anatomy of an IPO” will guide you along the path of preparing for, and living through, an IPO, as well as navigating the sometimes treacherous waters of...
Process Safety Culture and Environmental Management Systems
The presentation provided guidance on developing a corporate culture attuned to process safety and on continuing to assess and adjust over time. It also discussed the legal issues that can arise from adopting an environmental management system, particularly with regard to how...
Risk Management Program (RMP) Update: EPA Adopts Final Amendments to the RMP Rule
Partners Whit Swift and Matt Paulson will discuss the amendments to the RMP rule at 40 CFR Part 68 that EPA finalized on December 21, 2016. The talk will cover the changes to the RMP program that EPA adopted and...