February 2018
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FERC Rule Seeks to Expand Role of Electric Storage Resources in Wholesale Electricity Markets
On February 15, 2018, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) unanimously voted to remove barriers for electric storage resources to participate in the capacity, energy, and ancillary services markets operated by regional transmission organizations (“RTOs”) and independent system operators (“ISOs”). Continue reading
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OSHA Makes a Statement on Hex Chrome Enforcement
On January 19, 2018, OSHA issued a citation to Spirit Aerosystems, Inc. alleging one willful and five serious violations of the OSHA hexavalent chromium standard (29 CFR 1910.1026) and assessing $194,006 in penalties. Continue reading
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Proposed 2019 White House Budget “Trims” U.S. EPA Budget
The White House rolled out its 2019 budget, which includes deep cuts to a number of federal agencies, including U.S. EPA. The proposed 2019 budget seeks to cut approximately $2.5 billion, or 23%, from U.S. EPA’s budget, including the elimination of approximately 20% of U.S. EPA’s workforce. Continue reading
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Will Last-Minute Petition for Review Keep Natural Gas Flowing?
On February 7, 2018, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) moved for a last-minute review to save the Sabal Trail natural gas pipeline just hours before it was scheduled to be shut down. Continue reading
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FAA Proposes Record $1.1M Fine for Shipment of Lithium Batteries
In what should be a wake-up call for companies that ship lithium batteries, the U.S. Transportation Department’s Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) has levied a $1.1 million civil penalty for alleged violations of DOT shipping regulations. Continue reading