On May 9, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) published new emissions guidelines and performance standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants. A copy of the guidelines and standards is online here. In this rule, the EPA created a new suite of best systems of emission reduction (“BSERs”) for different categories […]
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Regulators Push to Incentivize Biofuel Production, Carbon Capture and Storage
on Tuesday, 30 April 2024 in
Dirt Alert: David C. Levy, Editor
For years, Midwest refiners have converted corn into ethanol. More recently, as regulators have pursued climate goals, ethanol has gained nationwide acceptance as an energy source that can reduce carbon emissions in the transportation industry. We summarize three regulatory initiatives that may continue driving markets for ethanol and associated technologies, […]
The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 Proposes Significant Tax Benefits for American Taxpayers
on Tuesday, 30 April 2024 in
Dirt Alert: David C. Levy, Editor
On January 31, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 (the “Act”). See H.R. 7024, 118th Cong. (2024). Subject to approval by the U.S. Senate, the Act would provide several significant benefits to business taxpayers, including: (1) Extension […]
Twelve Legislative Bills Affecting Real Estate and Energy Development Passed During 2024 Nebraska Legislative Session
on Monday, 22 April 2024 in
Dirt Alert: David C. Levy, Editor
The Second Regular Session of the 108th Nebraska Legislature convened on January 3, 2024, and adjourned sine die on April 18, 2024. We previously provided two updates during bill introduction and three updates throughout the remaining fifty days of the legislative session. Please click here, to access these prior articles. […]
U.S. Supreme Court Holds that All Impact Fees are Subject to a Constitutional Takings Analysis
on Monday, 22 April 2024 in
Dirt Alert: David C. Levy, Editor
Plaintiff applied to El Dorado County, California, for a building permit to build a residence on his property. El Dorado County granted the building permit on the condition that Sheetz pay a $23,420 impact fee pursuant to the county’s traffic mitigation program as set forth in its General Plan. The […]
