As the country responds and adapts to unprecedented change as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, companies are, understandably, attempting to sort out what these shifts mean for operations now and in the near future. One operational aspect that companies must address is management of environmental compliance programs and responsibilities. Although it can be challenging to maintain compliance with environmental requirements during periods of uncertain or disrupted operations, doing so remains necessary as environmental regulatory requirements remain in force, despite disruptions to government functions. The current operational and regulatory climate is fluid and changing daily (at least), making it incumbent upon companies to remain vigilant in monitoring for updates and understanding the status of rules and requirements at any given moment. The keys to successfully navigating compliance challenges during the pandemic are preparedness, situational awareness, and early and frequent communication with regulatory agencies as appropriate, with the assistance of counsel as needed.
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FERC September 2018 Open Meeting Highlights
By Chris Alderman on
On September 20, 2018, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission held its September 2018 open meeting. This meeting did not include Chairman McIntyre, who is recovering from surgery. Commissioner Chatterjee assumed the gavel on his behalf for the meeting. Highlights of the meeting follow.
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PHMSA and FERC Commit to Permitting Process MOU
By Todd S. Mikolop on
Posted in Oil & Gas
PHMSA and FERC recently agreed to develop an MOU to refine and reduce the permit application review process for proposed Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facilities.
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