The non-partisan State Energy & Environmental Impact Center at NYU Law supports state attorneys general in defending and promoting clean energy, climate and environmental laws and policies.
The Issues In Focus
Attorney General Actions by State
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In the Media
States Lead Court Fight Against Trump. They're Winning
E&E News, by Pamela King & Jeremy Jacobs, 5/26/20
Ex-Obama Official on Mobilizing States to Battle FERC
E&E News, by Arianna Skibell, 5/26/20
States Call on Court to Halt WOTUS Rewrite Nationwide
E&E News, by Pamela King, 5/19/20
'Gutted' Offshore Air Rule Surprises Greens, Ex-Officials
E&E News, by Heather Richards, 5/15/20
Nine AGs Sue EPA Over Non-Enforcement Policy
Compliance Week, by Jaclyn Jaeger, 5/14/20
Nine U.S. States Sue EPA for Easing Environmental Enforcement Amid Pandemic
Reuters, by Valerie Volcovici, 5/13/20
States Sue Trump’s EPA Over Rule Relaxation During Pandemic
Bloomberg Law, by Erik Larson, 5/13/20
State AGs Sue EPA Over COVID-19 Enforcement Policy
Law360, by Joyce Hanson, 5/13/20
Issue Alerts
Environmental Protection Agency
Proposed Rule: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants - Phosphoric Acid Manufacturing
Comment Deadline 5/22/20
Department of Energy
Petition for Rulemaking: Energy Efficiency Program for Industrial Equipment - Test Procedures for Fans
Comment Deadline 5/26/20
Department of Energy
Request for Information: Energy Conservation Program - Test Procedures for Consumer Water Heaters and Residential-Duty Commercial Water Heaters
Comment Deadline 6/1/20
Department of Energy
Request for Information: Energy Conservation Program - Energy Conservation Standards for General Service Fluorescent Lamps and Incandescent Reflector Lamps
Comment Deadline 6/1/20
Environmental Protection Agency
Notice of Availability: Asbestos - Draft Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Risk Evaluation.
Comment Deadline 6/2/20