Farmland Energy Legal Podcast
173 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis is the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, brought to you by the Center for Agricultural and Shale Law. This podcast was created to keep you in the know on current events and legal developments relating to energy development in rural America.
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162. Introduction to Wind Farms and How Farmers Can Utilize Wind Power
December 22, 2023 12:30 - 12 minutes - 17.8 MBIn this episode of the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, we are joined by Mary Johnson, a second-year student at Penn State Law and a Research Assistant at the Center Agricultural and Shale Law at Penn State. Mary gives us an introduction to the foundations of wind farms and wind power, the potential benefits of using wind power, how farmers can start using wind power on their land, and the financial incentives the government is utilizing to promote the integration of wind farms in the agricult...
160. Methane Production From Manure
October 31, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this episode of the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, we are joined by Josh Narey, a second-year student at Penn State Law and a Research Assistant at the Center Agricultural and Shale Law at Penn State. Josh speaks about the methane production process in manure on farms, and how methane can be used as a renewable energy source. We also talk about what the federal and state governments are doing to regulate both methane emissions and how farmers can use the gas as an energy source. Guest: ...
159. An Introduction to Hydrogen and Agriculture
October 10, 2023 14:24 - 12 minutes - 17.8 MBIn this episode of the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, we are joined by Lonzie Helmes, a second-year student at Penn State Law and a Research Assistant at the Center Agricultural and Shale Law at Penn State. Lonzie gives us an introduction to hydrogen, how it can be used to replace current fertilizer processes, and recent developments in how the U.S. government has incentivized an increase in production of hydrogen projects. Guest: Lonzie Helmes, Research Assistant Host: Chloe Marie, Res...
158. An Introduction to Anaerobic Digestion
September 26, 2023 14:00 - 13 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this episode of the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, we are joined by Kole Zellers, a second-year student at Penn State Law and a Research Assistant at the Center Agricultural and Shale Law at Penn State. Kole gives us an introduction to the uses of anaerobic digestion and how it can be utilized for both energy and fertilization on farmland and how the U.S. government can incentivize increased use of the process in the future. Guest: Kole Zellers, Research Assistant Host: Chloe Marie, ...
157. An Introduction to Carbon Pricing Programs and Agriculture (Part 2)
September 12, 2023 14:39 - 10 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this episode of the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, we are joined by Avery McLean, a second-year student at Penn State Law and a Research Assistant at the Center Agricultural and Shale Law at Penn State, for the second of a two-part introduction to carbon pricing programs and agriculture. In this episode, we address specific questions that farmers interested in entering the carbon market may ask about carbon pricing. Guest: Avery McLean, Research Assistant Host: Chloe Marie, Research ...
156. An Introduction to Carbon Pricing Programs and Agriculture (Part 1)
September 05, 2023 20:28 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this episode of the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, we are joined by Avery McLean, a second-year student at Penn State Law and a research Assistant at the Center Agricultural and Shale Law at Penn State, for the first of a two-part introduction to Carbon Pricing Programs and agriculture. In this discussion, Avery introduces us to the basics of carbon pricing: methods to establish carbon prices, policy decisionmaking, and governmental approaches in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. G...
155. An Overview of Wood Burning as an Energy Source
July 20, 2023 16:36 - 11 minutes - 16.2 MBIn this episode of the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, we are joined again by Al Jones, a third-year student at Penn State Law and a research Assistant at the Center Agricultural and Shale Law at Penn State, who give us an overview of the use of wood burning as a source of energy, and how it can be utilized on farms. We discuss how the environmental impacts of utilizing wood burning as an energy source, as well as government involvement in the use of this source of energy. Guest: Al Jones,...
154. An Introduction to Hydropower on Farmland
July 07, 2023 11:41 - 10 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this episode of the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, we are joined by Al Jones, a third-year student at Penn State Law and a research Assistant at the Center Agricultural and Shale Law at Penn State, who gives us an overview of hydropower energy. We discuss the history of hydropower energy, current usage of hydropower, and how it can be used by farms today. Guest: Al Jones, Research Assistant Host: Chloe Marie, Research Specialist Follow us on Twitter @AgShaleLaw Like us on Facebook...
153. On-Farm Production and Use of Geothermal Energy
June 23, 2023 11:24 - 12 minutes - 16.5 MBIn this episode of the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, we are joined by Al Jones, a third-year student at Penn State Law and a research Assistant at the Center Agricultural and Shale Law at Penn State, who gives us an overview of geothermal energy. We discuss how geothermal energy production, how it can be used by farms, and government involvement in the expansion of geothermal energy use. Guest: Al Jones, Research Assistant Host: Chloe Marie, Research Specialist Follow us on Twitter ...
152. An Overview of the Environmental Rights Amendment
March 16, 2023 11:27 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MBIn this episode of the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, Research Specialist Chloe Marie joins staff attorney Jackie Schweichler to talk about Environmental Rights Amendments. We discuss what they are, state action, case law, and the effect on land use regulation. Guest: Chloe Marie, Research Specialist Host: Jackie Schweichler, Staff Attorney Follow us on Twitter @AgShaleLaw Like us on Facebook Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law Music is “Caazapá (Aire Popular Paragua...
151. State and Federal Regulation for Pipeline Security, Cybersecurity, and Critical Infrastructure
January 09, 2023 16:08 - 14 minutes - 19.8 MBIn this episode of the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, Research Specialist Chloe Marie joins staff attorney Jackie Schweichler to discuss pipeline security including cybersecurity and legislation relating to critical infrastructure. Chloe provides some background on states that have adopted critical infrastructure legislation to address pipeline protests. We also discuss cybersecurity and the federal government's procedures/standards to protext critical infrastructure from ransomware attacks....
150. A Legal Review of The Keystone XL Pipeline
December 20, 2022 17:57 - 12 minutes - 17 MBIn this episode of the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, Research Specialist Chloe Marie joins staff attorney Jackie Schweichler to discuss the Keystone XL Pipeline. Chloe provides some history of the project and then discusses the various permit authorizations and rescisions that have occured during the past few years. Guest: Chloe Marie, Research Specialist Host: Jackie Schweichler, Staff Attorney Follow us on Twitter @AgShaleLaw Like us on Facebook Penn State Center for Agricultural ...
149. Delaware River Basin Commission and Natural Gas Regulations
November 22, 2022 12:25 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBIn this episode of the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, Research Specialist Chloe Marie joins staff attorney Jackie Schweichler to discuss the Delaware River Basin Commission and the regulation of natural gas development within the Basin. Chloe provides a background on the DRBC rulemaking process as well as recent proposed changes and lawsuits. Guest: Chloe Marie, Research Specialist Host: Jackie Schweichler, Staff Attorney Follow us on Twitter @AgShaleLaw Like us on Facebook Penn Stat...
148. Pipeline Easements, A Discussion of US Forest Service v. Cowpasture
October 24, 2022 14:56 - 9 minutes - 12.7 MBIn this episode of the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, Research Assistant Deke Dieken joins staff attorney Jackie Schweichler to discuss pipeline easements and the case, United States Forest Service v. Cowpasture River Preservation Association. In this case, the Supreme Court takes a close look at the Appalacian Trail and whether the U.S. Forest Service has the authority to grant a pipeline easement under this land. Guest: Deke Dieken, Research Assistant Host: Jackie Schweichler, Staff A...
147. The Renewable Fuel Standard and the HollyFrontier Case
October 04, 2022 20:19 - 15 minutes - 21 MBIn this episode of the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, Research Specialist Chloe Marie joins staff attorney Jackie Schweichler to talk about the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). First, Chloe gives us a general overview of the RFS. After that, we dive into the specifics of the hardship exemption from Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Volume Obligations (RVO) for small refineries, referencing the case HollyFrontier, et al. v. Renewable Fuels Association. Guest: Chloe Marie, Research Specialist Ho...
146. An Introduction to Agrivoltaics with Chloe Marie
August 30, 2022 20:39 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MBIn this inaugural episode of the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, we are joined by Research Specialist Chloe Marie who gives us an overview of agrivoltaics. We discuss how agrivoltaics can be used to combine solar panels and farmland to improve land productivity by allowing farmers to simultaneously grow produce and create energy. Guest: Chloe Marie, Research Specialist Host: Jackie Schweichler, Staff Attorney Follow us on Twitter @AgShaleLaw Like us on Facebook Penn State Center for A...
145. EPA Rule Vacatur, Carbon Dioxide and Fuel Economy Standards, Global Warming and Oil Companies
April 13, 2021 20:03 - 5 minutes - 8.21 MBThis week's appellate-focused episode covers the D.C. Appellate Court vacating an EPA rule, the D.C. Appellate Court pausing a case regarding the carbon dioxide and fuel economy standards, and the Second Circuit Appellate Court dismissing a complaint regarding global warming and large oil companies. Host: Sara Jenkins, Research Assistant Editor: Erin M. Lieberman, Research Assistant For a print version, see the Shale Law Weekly Review. Follow us on Twitter @AgShaleLaw Like us on F...
144. New Mexico Natural Gas Rule, the BLM Plan in Colorado, and PA Natural Gas Leases
April 09, 2021 19:13 - 6 minutes - 8.51 MBThis week's episode covers a New Mexico Commission passing a rule which implemented new natural gas venting and flaring requirements, a Colorado Court granting the BLM's voluntary remand of their resource management plan, and the PA Supreme Court's ruling regarding landowners of Natural Gas leases and the PA Consumer Protection Law. Host: Sara Jenkins, Research Assistant Editor: Erin M. Lieberman, Research Assistant For a print version, see the Shale Law Weekly Review. Follow us on ...
Episode 143 - Appeals Court Denial to Review a FERC Order, FERC Authorizes a Pipeline Replacement Project, FERC Denies Mountain Valley Pipeline Rehearing
March 31, 2021 22:26 - 5 minutes - 8.17 MBThis week's episode covers an appeals court denying review of a FERC order regarding a natural gas pipeline, FERC authorizing a pipeline replacement project and making findings on greenhouse gas emissions, and FERC denying a request for rehearing regarding the Mountain Valley Pipeline. Host: Sara Jenkins, Research Assistant Editor: Erin M. Lieberman, Research Assistant For a print version, see the Shale Law Weekly Review. Follow us on Twitter @AgShaleLaw Like us on Facebook Penn S...
143. Appeals Court Denial to Review a FERC Order, FERC Authorizes a Pipeline Replacement Project, FERC Denies Mountain Valley Pipeline Rehearing
March 31, 2021 22:26 - 5 minutes - 8.17 MBThis week's episode covers an appeals court denying review of a FERC order regarding a natural gas pipeline, FERC authorizing a pipeline replacement project and making findings on greenhouse gas emissions, and FERC denying a request for rehearing regarding the Mountain Valley Pipeline. Host: Sara Jenkins, Research Assistant Editor: Erin M. Lieberman, Research Assistant For a print version, see the Shale Law Weekly Review. Follow us on Twitter @AgShaleLaw Like us on Facebook Penn S...
Episode 142 - Mountain Valley Pipeline, fracking in the Delaware River Basin, the East Lateral XPress Project, and oil and gas leasing in the Permian Basin
March 29, 2021 20:34 - 7 minutes - 10.1 MBThis week's episode covers a court decision regarding the Mountain Valley Pipeline's Southgate Project, a motion to intervene in the lawsuit regarding the ban on fracking in the Delaware River Basin, FERC issuing an Environmental Assessment for the East Lateral XPress Project, and a report indicating the ban on oil and gas leasing on federal lands would disproportionately effect New Mexico in the Permian Basin. Host: Sara Jenkins, Research Assistant Editor: Erin M. Lieberman, Research A...
142. Mountain Valley Pipeline, fracking in the Delaware River Basin, the East Lateral XPress Project, and oil and gas leasing in the Permian Basin
March 29, 2021 20:34 - 7 minutes - 10.1 MBThis week's episode covers a court decision regarding the Mountain Valley Pipeline's Southgate Project, a motion to intervene in the lawsuit regarding the ban on fracking in the Delaware River Basin, FERC issuing an Environmental Assessment for the East Lateral XPress Project, and a report indicating the ban on oil and gas leasing on federal lands would disproportionately effect New Mexico in the Permian Basin. Host: Sara Jenkins, Research Assistant Editor: Erin M. Lieberman, Research A...
141. PA Natural Gas, Chesapeake Energy case, Construction of Gas Stations in a CA City, Wayne National Forest Injunction
March 26, 2021 14:59 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MBThis week's episode covers an update from the PA Natural Gas Production Report, the PA Attorney General settles a lawsuit against Chesapeake Energy, a California City bans construction of new gas stations and expansions of fossil fuel uses at existing stations, and an Ohio District Court enjoining surface disturbing activities in the Wayne National Forest. Host: Sara Jenkins, Research Assistant Editor: Erin M. Lieberman, Research Assistant For a print version, see the Shale Law Weekl...
Episode 141 - PA Natural Gas, Chesapeake Energy case, Construction of Gas Stations in a CA City, Wayne National Forest Injunction
March 26, 2021 14:59 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MBThis week's episode covers an update from the PA Natural Gas Production Report, the PA Attorney General settles a lawsuit against Chesapeake Energy, a California City bans construction of new gas stations and expansions of fossil fuel uses at existing stations, and an Ohio District Court enjoining surface disturbing activities in the Wayne National Forest. Host: Sara Jenkins, Research Assistant Editor: Erin M. Lieberman, Research Assistant For a print version, see the Shale Law Weekl...
Episode 140 - WOTUS litigation, Revolution Pipeline Moves Forward, and Penalties Against Exxon Mobile
March 11, 2021 17:50 - 6 minutes - 9.59 MBThis week's episode covers the Tenth Circuit's latest decision relating to WOTUS, a Settlement Agreement that will allow the Revolution Pipeline to move forward, and court penalties issued against Exxon Mobile for violations of the Clean Air Act. Host: Sara Jenkins, Research Assistant Editor: Erin M. Lieberman, Research Assistant For a print version, see the Shale Law Weekly Review. Follow us on Twitter @AgShaleLaw Like us on Facebook Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale L...
140. WOTUS litigation, Revolution Pipeline Moves Forward, and Penalties Against Exxon Mobile
March 11, 2021 17:50 - 6 minutes - 9.59 MBThis week's episode covers the Tenth Circuit's latest decision relating to WOTUS, a Settlement Agreement that will allow the Revolution Pipeline to move forward, and court penalties issued against Exxon Mobile for violations of the Clean Air Act. Host: Sara Jenkins, Research Assistant Editor: Erin M. Lieberman, Research Assistant For a print version, see the Shale Law Weekly Review. Follow us on Twitter @AgShaleLaw Like us on Facebook Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale L...
Episode 139 - Mountain Valley Pipeline, the Delaware River Basin, Oil Spills, Executive Orders
March 08, 2021 05:01 - 6 minutes - 9.21 MBThis week's episode covers an update about the Mountain Valley Pipeline, the ban on fracking in the Delaware River Basin, an international oil spill, and state reactions to the executive order suspending fracking. Host: Sara Jenkins, Research Assistant Editor: Erin M. Lieberman, Research Assistant For a print version, see the Shale Law Weekly Review. Follow us on Twitter @AgShaleLaw Like us on Facebook Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law Music is “Caazapá (Aire Pop...
139. Mountain Valley Pipeline, the Delaware River Basin, Oil Spills, Executive Orders
March 08, 2021 05:01 - 6 minutes - 9.21 MBThis week's episode covers an update about the Mountain Valley Pipeline, the ban on fracking in the Delaware River Basin, an international oil spill, and state reactions to the executive order suspending fracking. Host: Sara Jenkins, Research Assistant Editor: Erin M. Lieberman, Research Assistant For a print version, see the Shale Law Weekly Review. Follow us on Twitter @AgShaleLaw Like us on Facebook Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law Music is “Caazapá (Aire Pop...
Episode 138 - GHG emissions, production and operation, and wildlife habitat
March 01, 2021 15:12 - 6 minutes - 8.94 MBThis week's episode covers the 2019 draft guidance for GHG emissions, the EPA granting emergency waivers in Texas, and a study about songbirds and natural gas compressor noises. Host: Sara Jenkins, Research Assistant Editor: Erin M. Lieberman, Research Assistant For a print version, see the Shale Law Weekly Review. Follow us on Twitter @AgShaleLaw Like us on Facebook Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law Music is “Caazapá (Aire Popular Paraguayo)” by Edson Lopes and ...
138. GHG emissions, production and operation, and wildlife habitat
March 01, 2021 15:12 - 6 minutes - 8.94 MBThis week's episode covers the 2019 draft guidance for GHG emissions, the EPA granting emergency waivers in Texas, and a study about songbirds and natural gas compressor noises. Host: Sara Jenkins, Research Assistant Editor: Erin M. Lieberman, Research Assistant For a print version, see the Shale Law Weekly Review. Follow us on Twitter @AgShaleLaw Like us on Facebook Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law Music is “Caazapá (Aire Popular Paraguayo)” by Edson Lopes and ...
Episode 137 - National Energy Policies and Pipelines
March 01, 2021 15:09 - 8 minutes - 11 MBThis week's episode covers a withdrawal of certain Department of Justice policies, the Enbridge 3 Pipeline Project, the Arctic Drilling Rule, and the Federal Royalty Rule. Host: Sara Jenkins, Research Assistant Editor: Erin M. Lieberman, Research Assistant For a print version, see the Shale Law Weekly Review. Follow us on Twitter @AgShaleLaw Like us on Facebook Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law Music is “Caazapá (Aire Popular Paraguayo)” by Edson Lopes and is lic...
137. National Energy Policies and Pipelines
March 01, 2021 15:09 - 8 minutes - 11 MBThis week's episode covers a withdrawal of certain Department of Justice policies, the Enbridge 3 Pipeline Project, the Arctic Drilling Rule, and the Federal Royalty Rule. Host: Sara Jenkins, Research Assistant Editor: Erin M. Lieberman, Research Assistant For a print version, see the Shale Law Weekly Review. Follow us on Twitter @AgShaleLaw Like us on Facebook Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law Music is “Caazapá (Aire Popular Paraguayo)” by Edson Lopes and is lic...
136. PennEast, Natural Gas Act Authorizations, Enbridge Energy Pipeline, Seattle Energy Code, Migratory Bird Rule, and Banking Laws
February 11, 2021 17:00 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MBThis week's episode covers the PennEast's eminent domain issue, FERC allowing additional briefing on construction under the Natural Gas Act, the Enbridge energy line replacement, the Seattle City 2018 Energy Code, a delay with the effective date of the Migratory Bird Rule, and the Treasury Bureau delaying publishing a rule that could affect the Oil and Gas industry. Host: Sara Jenkins, Research Assistant Editor: Erin M. Lieberman, Research Assistant For a print version, see the Shale...
135. Dakota Access Pipeline, a Pause in Oil and Natural Gas leasing, and GHG emissions
February 03, 2021 22:37 - 5 minutes - 7.84 MBThis week's episode covers a court decision regarding the Dakota Access Pipeline, an Executive Order suspending some oil and natural gas leases, and GM pledging to be carbon neutral by 2040. Host: Sara Jenkins, Research Assistant Editor: Erin M. Lieberman, Research Assistant For a print version, see the Shale Law Weekly Review. Follow us on Twitter @AgShaleLaw Like us on Facebook Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law Music is “Caazapá (Aire Popular Paraguayo)” by Eds...
Dakota Access Pipeline, a Pause in Oil and Natural Gas leasing, and GHG emissions
February 03, 2021 22:37 - 5 minutes - 7.84 MBThis week's episode covers a court decision regarding the Dakota Access Pipeline, an Executive Order suspending some oil and natural gas leases, and GM pledging to be carbon neutral by 2040. Host: Sara Jenkins, Research Assistant Editor: Erin M. Lieberman, Research Assistant For a print version, see the Shale Law Weekly Review. Follow us on Twitter @AgShaleLaw Like us on Facebook Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law Music is “Caazapá (Aire Popular Paraguayo)” by Eds...
134. Biofuels, Keystone XL, Leasing and Permitting, the Mountain Valley Pipeline, and Small Refinery Exemptions
January 28, 2021 19:35 - 10 minutes - 14 MBThis week's episode covers more news about Keystone XL, the BLM suspending some leasing and permitting, the Mountain Valley Pipeline, and two updates about Small Refinery Exemptions, Host: Sara Jenkins, Research Assistant Editor: Erin M. Lieberman, Research Assistant For a print version, see the Shale Law Weekly Review for January 15, 2021. Follow us on Twitter @AgShaleLaw Like us on Facebook Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law Music is “Caazapá (Aire Popular Par...
Biofuels, Keystone XL, Leasing and Permitting, the Mountain Valley Pipeline, and Small Refinery Exemptions
January 28, 2021 19:35 - 10 minutes - 14 MBThis week's episode covers more news about Keystone XL, the BLM suspending some leasing and permitting, the Mountain Valley Pipeline, and two updates about Small Refinery Exemptions, Host: Sara Jenkins, Research Assistant Editor: Erin M. Lieberman, Research Assistant For a print version, see the Shale Law Weekly Review for January 15, 2021. Follow us on Twitter @AgShaleLaw Like us on Facebook Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law Music is “Caazapá (Aire Popular Par...
133. Keystone XL, the Texas Railroad Commission, Virginia Pipeline Permitted, and Congressional Appropriations
January 20, 2021 18:29 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MBThis week's episode covers an update about the Keystone XL pipeline, news from the Texas Railroad Commission, changes to the Virginia NWP 12 permitting, and Congressional approval for pipeline safety spending. Host: Sara Jenkins, Research Assistant Editor: Erin M. Lieberman, Research Assistant For a print version, see the Shale Law Weekly Review for January 15, 2021. Follow us on Twitter @AgShaleLaw Like us on Facebook Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law Music is...
Keystone XL, the Texas Railroad Commission, Virginia Pipeline Permitted, and Congressional Appropriations
January 20, 2021 18:29 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MBThis week's episode covers an update about the Keystone XL pipeline, news from the Texas Railroad Commission, changes to the Virginia NWP 12 permitting, and Congressional approval for pipeline safety spending. Host: Sara Jenkins, Research Assistant Editor: Erin M. Lieberman, Research Assistant For a print version, see the Shale Law Weekly Review for January 15, 2021. Follow us on Twitter @AgShaleLaw Like us on Facebook Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law Music is...
132. Texas Railroad Commission's Flaring Rules, Proposed Change to Federal Royalty Regulations, and Mountain Valley Pipeline is Denied Water Quality Certification
August 23, 2020 16:18 - 6 minutes - 8.52 MBThis week's episode covers proposed amendments to the Railroad Commission of Texas' flaring rules, a proposed rule to amend federal oil and gas royalty regulations, final rules amending EPA's New Source Performance Standards, and North Carolina denial of a water quality certification for the Mountain Valley Pipeline. Host: Sara Jenkins, Research Assistant Editor: Jackie Schweichler, Staff Attorney For a print version, see the Shale Law Weekly Review for August 19, 2020. Follow us on...
131. Air Emissions Rules in Colorado, 2016 Royalty Rule, and Pipeline Updates: Mountain Valley, PennEast, & Dakota Access
August 12, 2020 21:18 - 8 minutes - 12.3 MBThis week's episode covers a decision by a Colorado District Court, dismissing a lawsuit challenging an air quality emissions regulation which affected oil and gas producers; the issuance of a notice of intent to prepare a SEIS for the Mountain Valley Pipeline; FERC's issuance of a notice of availability on the Environmental Assessment for the PennEast pipeline amendment project; a stay of an injunction by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia which had required the shutdown...
130. EPA's Final Rule on Permit Appeals, Local Fossil Fuel Ban is Rejected, and Proposed Rule to Change Oil & Gas Site Security & Production
August 05, 2020 19:06 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MBThis week's Shale Law Podcast covers national energy policy updates including a final rule from the EPA revising the agency's permit appeal process, a proposed policy update from the BLM for oil and gas measurement and site security, Notice of a Final Policy issued by the DOE extending natural gas export authorizations through 2050, and a municipal regulation from Massachusetts where the Office of the Attorney General disapproved a local by-law banning fossil fuel infrastructure in new const...
129. Natural Gas Venting Rule, COVID-19 OSHA Guidance to Protect Oil and Gas Workers, and New Mexico Gas Flaring
July 30, 2020 15:04 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MBThis week the Shale Law Podcast covers a rule by the Bureau of Land Management revising natural gas venting and flaring requirements, the Louisiana State Court of Appeal's decision on the Bayou Bridge Pipeline project, OSHA guidance on COVID-19 for workers in the oil and gas field, the BIA's issuance of a Notification of Trespass Determination for the Andeavor/Tesoro Pipeline, a bill presented to President Trump for the use of revenues from oil and gas development on federal lands, and actio...
128. Court Issues Pause on Dakota Access Pipeline Shutdown, a NEPA Update, and Oil Storage in New Mexico
July 22, 2020 18:36 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MBThe Shale Law Podcast for this week reviews an administrative stay, temporarily halting the shutdown of the Dakota Access Pipeline; a Final Rule from the U.S. Council on Environmental Quality updating procedural provisions in NEPA; a grant awarded to the New Mexico Environmental Department to support its underground oil storage tank program; FERC's approval of an extension of time for Delfin LNG, LLC's LNG export facilities in Louisiana; and the extension of a moratorium on new oil and gas d...
127. Dakota Access Pipeline is Ordered to Shut Down and Climate Change Case Against Fossil Fuel Companies is Back in State Court
July 15, 2020 18:24 - 7 minutes - 10.3 MBThis week The Shale Law Podcast covers a new development regarding the Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit 12 for pipeline approvals, the ordered shut down of the Dakota Access Pipeline, an order granting approval for Jordan Cove Energy Project L.P. to export LNG from its Coos Bay terminal in Oregon, a ruling from the Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit that state court was the proper forum of a "global warming" related case, and the cancellation of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline as a...
126. Enbridge Line 5 Pipeline, FERC Tolling Orders, and the Impact of Hydraulic Fracturing
July 09, 2020 00:30 - 8 minutes - 12.1 MBThis week's episode covers three pipeline developments; a Temporary Restraining Order issued by the Michigan Circuit Court, halting operations of both East and West lines of the Enbridge Line 5 Pipeline; a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit that FERC could not use tolling orders to eliminate judicial review of pipeline certificate decisions; and the release of a Grand Jury report on the impacts of hydraulic fracturing in Pennsylvania. This week's podcast...
125. Keystone XL, Mountain Valley Pipeline, Royalty Rate Reductions, and Mineral Policy
July 01, 2020 20:28 - 8 minutes - 11.7 MBThis week the Shale Law Podcast reviews a FERC authorization order for a Mountain Valley Pipeline extension project, a move by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit vacating an injunction placed on the Keystone XL pipeline, the Michigan Court of Appeals affirming a summary judgment ruling on Enbridge Energy's Line 5 pipeline, and guidance issued by the BLM for onshore oil and gas operators who want to apply for royalty rate reductions in the wake of COVID-19. Host: Sara Jenkin...
124. The Appalachian Trail Pipeline
June 24, 2020 18:16 - 7 minutes - 10.4 MBThis week's podcast highlights a Memorandum issued by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to expedite environmental reviews on lands in the National Forrest System, a Louisiana bill which would have amended definitions and penalties for unauthorized entry into a critical infrastructure, a Supreme Court opinion allowing the issuance of a permit for pipeline construction under the Appalachian Trail, and an oil and gas lease cancellation on tribal lands within Montana which was upheld by the U.S....
123. Pipeline Emergency Response and an Executive Order for Energy Infrastructure
June 17, 2020 21:02 - 6 minutes - 8.69 MBThis week's podcast discusses a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit regarding PHMSA and the Enbridge Line 5 Pipeline, an Executive Order by President Trump to accelerate energy infrastructure projects, a Final Rule issued by FERC for natural gas projects approved under the Natural Gas Act, and a bill out of Oklahoma which clarifies ownership and responsibility of wastewater from oil and gas production. Host: Sara Jenkins, Research Assistant Editor: Kaela Gray, Re...
122. Pipeline Construction Permits, PA Royalty Payments and more
June 10, 2020 19:31 - 7 minutes - 10.3 MBThis week the podcast reviews an order by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit which declined to stay an order that enjoined the use of Nationwide Permit 12 for the construction of new oil and gas pipelines, an EPA issuance of a final rule regarding CWA Section 401 certification, two cases out of Pennsylvania which deal with oil and gas royalty payments, and a development relating to national energy policy for NSPS for oil and gas. This week's host: Research Assistant, Sara Jen...