The Energy Law

MAY 4, 2023

In the final rule, BSEE amended its regulations to add a new regulatory definition of RUE and to incorporate RUEs, RUE holders, and prior RUE holders throughout the decommissioning regulations located at 30 C.F.R. BSEE’s new regulations focus on Rights-of-Use and Easements (“RUEs”) and predecessor enforcement practices. 250.1700, et seq.

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The SNPR presents new data on ballast water management systems and solicits public comments on the standards and definitions applicable to ballast tanks, hulls and associated niche areas, and graywater systems. It also requires the U.S. Coast Guard (“USCG”) to develop corresponding regulations to enforce compliance with the EPA’s standards.

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The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

A “ministerial duty” is one in which the public officer has no discretion, which the Court also described as “a simple, definite duty, arising under conditions admitted or proved to exist, and imposed by law.” State of Louisiana through the Department of Natural Resources , 22-0625 (La. 1/1/23), So.

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The Energy Law

AUGUST 28, 2020

Securities and Exchange Commission adopted final rules that amend the definitions of “accredited investor” and “qualified institutional buyer” which are central to classifying investors that may participate in private offerings and investments under federal securities laws. Yesterday the U.S.

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The Energy Law

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Specifically, Section 3544 of the Act expands the definition of “Qualified Agreement Vessels” to include all vessels engaged in the foreign or domestic trade of the United States. Several years ago, the definition of Qualified Agreement Vessels was expanded to include the short sea transportation trade.

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The Energy Law

APRIL 14, 2021

The ANPRM seeks to better develop these definitions for the final regulations. The ANPRM seeks comments on how “other similar entities” should be interpreted and which qualifications should factor into the definition. The CTA contains many enumerated exceptions. The CTA contains many enumerated exceptions.

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The Energy Law

AUGUST 20, 2012

By Robert E. One important change is how the new definition of “associated equipment” modifies the aggregation rule for Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP), which in turn modifies the applicability of the “major source” definition for oilfield operations, in particular as it applies to oil and gas wells, tanks and glycol dehydrators. . §

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Oil & Gas 360º

APRIL 17, 2025

(the Company or ReconAfrica) (TSXV: RECO) (OTCQX: RECAF) (Frankfurt: 0XD) (NSX: REC) announces an agreement for a joint exploration project in Angola with the Agncia Nacional de Petrleo, Gs e Biocombustveis or National Oil, Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANPG). ANPG is Angolas national concessionaire and regulator.

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

One of the more controversial requirements in the proposed rule, the “basin-level” definition of an onshore production facility, remains largely unchanged in the final rule. EPA did include language that explicitly limits the basin-level definition to the GHG Reporting Rule.

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The Energy Law

APRIL 3, 2023

This definition further includes any lease pursuant to which the primary activity of the lessee is the production of wind, solar, hydroelectric, or geothermal energy. The bill defines a “renewable energy lease” as a lease entered into for the purpose of producing “wind, solar, hydroelectric, or geothermal energy.” compare to La.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 30, 2023

The bill ties the definition of “foreign adversaries” to 15 CFR 7.4(a), As of June 7, 2023, a bill aiming to prohibit entities controlled by “foreign adversaries” from buying, leasing, or otherwise acquiring immovable property in the state has passed both the Louisiana House and Senate and is now awaiting the Governor’s approval.

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McKinsey

JUNE 13, 2025

Skip to main content Seizing the agentic AI advantage June 13, 2025 | Report A CEO playbook to solve the gen AI paradox and unlock scalable impact with AI agents. (28 28 pages) At a glance Nearly eight in ten companies report using gen AI—yet just as many report no significant bottom-line impact. This shift enables far more than efficiency.

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Permian Basin Oil and Gas Magazine

JUNE 2, 2025

Also, the definition of what constitutes a mineral is changing, as suddenly lithium and other trace substances found in produced water are possibly becoming commodities. Also, the definition of what constitutes a mineral is changing, as suddenly lithium and other trace substances found in produced water are possibly becoming commodities.

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The Energy Law

APRIL 14, 2021

The ANPRM seeks comment on five groups of questions: Definitions (questions #1-9). The ANPRM seeks to better develop these definitions for the final regulations. The ANPRM seeks comments on how “other similar entities” should be interpreted and which qualifications should factor into the definition.

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Most American maritime and environmental attorneys and vessel owners are familiar with OPA 90 and oil spill liability in the United States. But what happens when a vessel spills oil in the territorial waters of another country? The CLC addresses civil liability for maritime oil spills. Report a spill 2. Cooperate in response 3. Failure to a.

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Oil & Gas 360º

MAY 30, 2025

EOG ) today announced a definitive agreement with Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP) and Encino Energy under which EOG will acquire Encino Acquisition Partners (EAP or Encino) for $5.6 Register to attend. HOUSTON, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ EOG Resources, Inc. ( billion, inclusive of EAPs net debt. billion of debt and $2.1

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Consequently, this Supreme Court decision will definitely be one to watch in the upcoming term. Privacy Policy: By subscribing to Liskow & Lewis’ E-Communications, you will receive articles and blogs with insight and analysis of legal issues that may impact your industry.

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The Energy Law

JULY 30, 2021

The new definitions section codified at La. 393 of the 2021 Regular Session , Louisiana’s nondiscrimination law protecting “pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions” in employment (La. 23:341–42), was amended to include a requirement that employers provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant employees. Modifying work schedules.

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The Energy Law

JULY 25, 2013

Moreno and Robert E. These three conditions became in essence EPA’s definition of “contaminated stormwater” for purposes of the Act. By Carlos J. Holden EPA’s most recent NPDES regulations for stormwater permitting of oil and gas facilities were vacated by the Ninth Circuit in 2008 and new regulations have not been promulgated.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 25, 2008

The new definition of “oil and gas exploration and production” includes “construction activities,” which brings oil and gas construction activities within the CWA § 402(l)(2) exemption from NPDES permitting. 06-73217 (9th Cir. As for large construction activities, they previously required NPDES permits (prior to June 12, 2006).

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Most states include a similar definition. However, the SEC and most courts have limited this exemption to providing information on broad classes of assets and the referral to a particular advisor would be outside of this definition. For many investment advisers, CPAs are a big source of referrals.

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The Energy Law

JANUARY 2, 2024

According to the Fifth Circuit, however, the Sackett decision “cleared the air” by significantly tightening the definition of regulated wetlands. EPA decision redefining waters of the United States (“WOTUS”) to end a ten-year conflict between the U.S. In Lewis v. United States , Case No. United States , Case No.

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The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The preliminary definition of a “reporting company” includes corporations, limited liability companies, and other similar entities that are created by filing a document with the secretary of state (or an equivalent office) of any state, or are formed under foreign law and are registered to do business in the United States in a like manner.

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Oil & Gas 360º

MARCH 10, 2025

The companies have entered into a definitive business combination agreement (the “Agreement”) to combine in an all-share transaction valued at approximately $15 billion , inclusive of net debt 1. Under the terms of the Agreement, Veren shareholders will receive 1.05 common shares of Whitecap for each Veren common share held. .”

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The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Privacy Policy : By subscribing to Liskow & Lewis’ E-Communications, you will receive articles and blogs with insight and analysis of legal issues that may impact your industry. BSEE’s 2024 decommissioning rule would update 30 C.F.R. BSEE is currently authorized to assess civil penalties of up to $52,646 per day per regulatory violation.

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The Energy Law

JULY 2, 2020

Expanded Definition of Qualified Individual IRS Notice 2020-50 expands the CARES Act definition of a qualified individual who is eligible for CRDs, loans, and loan payment suspension. For more information on these CARES Act topics see our prior newsletter here.

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The Energy Law

JANUARY 31, 2020

The parties executed three agreements, which collectively provided that no binding and enforceable obligations would be imposed on the parties until a definite agreement was reached and approved by both companies’ boards of directors. The Texas Supreme Court issued an opinion today in Energy Transfer Partners, L.P

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Consequently, this Supreme Court decision will definitely be one to watch in the upcoming term. Privacy Policy: By subscribing to Liskow & Lewis’ E-Communications, you will receive articles and blogs with insight and analysis of legal issues that may impact your industry.

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Producer's Edge

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Anadarko E&P Onshore, LLC , 520 S.W.3d ” During oral argument, Myers’ counsel Byron Keeling emphasized that numerous scholarly articles and treatises have cited these cases as definitively establishing that Texas surface owners own subsurface storage rights. The case was Myers-Woodward v. Underground Services Markham.

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The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The preliminary definition of a “reporting company” includes corporations, limited liability companies, and other similar entities that are created by filing a document with the secretary of state (or an equivalent office) of any state, or are formed under foreign law and are registered to do business in the United States in a like manner.

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Oil Review Middle East

MAY 22, 2025

The field team is dispatched without a definite fault location, delays recovery, and exposes personnel to hazards. As the CEO of a company that works extensively with various industries, I have seen these disruptions causing ripples across operations, delaying timelines, inflating budgets, and resulting in financial losses for my customers.

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Producer's Edge

JANUARY 20, 2025

The court referenced several dictionary definitions and concluded that the ordinary meaning of “prevent” also includes hindering or impeding performance, not just making it impossible. This recent case [ MIECO, L.L.C. Pioneer Nat. ” Section 11.3:

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The Energy Law

JULY 6, 2007

By Robert E. a)(7), the definition of "waters of the United States," and the property owners objected. Holden and Monica Derbes Gibson The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. United States , 126 S. 2208 (2006). Click here to view the guidance.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 25, 2019

The TCJA changed this definition so that certain amounts spent by an EO on qualified transportation fringe benefits ( e.g. employee parking) are treated as UBTI. New Tax on Employee Parking EOs pay federal income taxes on their UBTI at a 21% rate. If so, the EO’s costs up to $260 per month per employee will be subject to the new tax.

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The Energy Law

APRIL 28, 2020

Hawaii Wildlife Fund, et al. where the Court held that, in limited circumstances, a party discharging pollutants into groundwater that ultimately end up in navigable waters will need a permit under the Clean Water Act. 33 U.S.C. §§ 1311(a), 1362(12)(A); see also 33 U.S.C. 1342 (NPDES provisions). 1342 (NPDES provisions).

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The Energy Law

MAY 26, 2023

The Fifth Circuit agreed with the lower court that state statutes and case law characterize SRA-L as an arm of the state; but caveated that the factor was restricted and “given the inconsistent descriptions in the same statutes and the lack of a more-definite characterization in either statute or case law.” [7] Tarrant County , 798 F.2d

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The Energy Law

APRIL 5, 2017

1] While lenders involved in cross-border transactions will definitely need to factor the Convention into their thinking, a lender that believes it is only involved in U.S. That provides that the local law of the securities intermediary as specified in Section 8.110(e) governs that question.

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