The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s approval of Shell Oil Company’s plan for exploratory drilling in Alaska’s Chukchi Sea.
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Caleb Holmes
Caleb’s practice focuses on complex environmental litigation and environmental compliance. Caleb has represented clients in state and federal courts and in administrative proceedings. In his environmental litigation practice, Caleb often represents corporate clients in cost recovery, contribution and government enforcement actions under Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). Caleb has litigated such matters through trial and has also helped clients negotiate and settle matters. He has worked with clients on cases involving a wide variety of contaminants, including but not limited to PCBs, PFAS, and dioxins. Caleb also has broad experience litigating complex commercial litigation, including products liability and mass tort/toxic tort matters. He has a depth of experience with all aspects of discovery, including work with experts, taking and defending depositions, motion practice, trial preparation and settlement negotiation.
Caleb provides practical advice to clients in the acquisition and disposition of businesses and assets and the re-development of brownfield sites. He works with clients to achieve compliance with state-specific voluntary cleanup programs, including Pennsylvania’s Land Recycling Program (Act 2).
Caleb counsels clients on compliance with a broad range of federal and state environmental laws, including RCRA, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and a host of other federal and state environmental laws.
In addition to his legal work, Caleb is active in various professional and civic organizations. He is currently serving as the Council’s Secretary for the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Environmental and Energy Law Section.
Center for Biological Diversity Intends To Sue FWS and DOI Over Failure to Make Endangered Species Act Findings
The Center for Biological Diversity gave 60-day notice of its intent to sue the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the Department of Interior if the agencies fail to make findings regarding 25 species throughout the Southeast United States.
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Judicial Review of EPA’s Cross State Air Pollution Rule – What to Expect Next
Michael Cooke of GT Tampa explains what to expect next in the judicial review of EPA’s Cross State Air Pollution Rule.
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EPA To Exercise Enforcement Discretion on Boiler MACT Deadlines
In light of a recent court order vacating an administrative stay of EPA’s new Boiler MACT rules, EPA has announced that it will exercise its enforcement discretion on new notification deadlines.
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Air Turbulence
Michael Cooke of GT Tampa explains the areas of uncertainty that have arisen with regard to federal air regulation in the last few months.
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CEQ Issues Draft Guidance to Promote Efficient NEPA Environmental Reviews
The Council on Environmental Quality has released draft guidance designed to promote more efficient environmental reviews of projects subject to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
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U.S. Department of State to Delay Decision on Keystone XL Pipeline in Order to Assess Different Pathway Through Nebraska
The U.S. State Department has announced that it was delaying its decision on the Keystone XL oil pipeline in order to consider other pathways through Nebraska.
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DRBC Releases Final Draft Regulations on Natural Gas Development
The Delaware River Basin Commission has released final draft regulations on natural gas development.
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10th Circuit Upholds Sharp Restrictions of Clinton-Era Roadless Rule in Forests
In a recent decision, Wyoming v. U.S. Dep’t of Agriculture, No. 09-8075 (10th Cir. Oct. 21, 2011), the Tenth Circuit upheld the Roadless Area Conservation Rule.
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Governor Corbett Outlines Plan for New Standards, Fees on Shale Drilling
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett has announced his plans to implement recommendations made by the Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission, including more rigorous drilling standards and an impact fee.
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