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Texas Bans State Enforcement of Some Federal Regulations on Oil and Gas; But Law Has Big Loophole

Yesterday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill that could ban state cooperation with the enforcement of some federal regulations on oil and gas production in the state. But the new law has a big loophole that will likely allow state and local agencies to continue enforcing many if not all federal regulations.

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Texas House Passes Bill to Ban State Enforcement of Some Federal Rules and Regulations on Oil and Gas Production

The proposed law would prohibit any state agency or its employees from contracting with or providing assistance "to a federal agency or official with respect to the enforcement of a federal statute, order, rule, or regulation purporting to regulate oil and gas operations" if it does not exist under the laws of Texas.

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Texas House Committee Passes Bill to Ban State Enforcement of Federal Rules and Regulations on Oil and Gas Production

On Monday, a Texas House committee unanimously passed a bill that would ban state cooperation with the enforcement of some federal regulations on oil and gas production in the state. The passage of this bill would set the stage to nullify these regulations in practice and effect.

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West Virginia Bill Would Ban State Enforcement of Federal Regulations on Natural Resources

CHARLESTON, W. Va. (Jan. 20, 2023) – A bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate would ban state cooperation with the enforcement of some federal regulations on natural resources in the state. The passage of this bill would set the stage to nullify these regulations in practice and effect. Sen. Patrick Martin (R) and Sen. […]

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Texas Bill Would Ban State Enforcement of Federal Rules and Regulations on Oil and Gas Production

The proposed law would prohibit any state agency or its employees from contracting with or providing assistance to a federal agency or official in the enforcement of a federal statute, order, rule, or regulation purporting to regulate oil and gas operations if it does not exist under the laws of Texas.

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California Plans to Take on Trump Offshore Oil Drilling Plan By Denying Pipeline Permits

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Feb. 13, 2018) – California plans to take on Trump administration efforts to expand offshore oil drilling by blocking the transportation of petroleum through the state. According to a Reuters report, California officials say they plan to deny pipeline permits for transporting oil from new leases off the Pacific coast. Last month, the…

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The Left Proves You Don’t Need D.C. to Address Environmental Policy

Within weeks of Donald Trump pulling the U.S. out of the Paris climate accord, the left has already begun to prove you don’t need the federal government forcing environmental policies to address climate issues. State and even local action can effectively move things forward. To date, 285 U.S. mayors have agreed to align their cities…

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Virginia Republicans Kill Bill Opposing EPA Clean Power Plan

The Republican-dominated Virginia Legislature has killed a bill that would set the foundation to reject the EPA’s “Clean Power Plan” in practice. Del. Israel O’Quinn (R-Bristol) introduced House Bill 1974 (HB1974) on Jan. 10. The legislation would have prohibited the Department of Environmental Quality from unilaterally implementing EPA Clean Power Plan emission requirements. Had the bill passed, the…

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Virginia House Passes Bill Setting Foundation to Reject EPA Clean Power Plan

RICHMOND, Va. (Feb. 7, 2017) – Today, the Virginia House passed a bill that would set the foundation to reject the EPA’s “Clean Power Plan” in practice. Del. Israel O’Quinn (R-Bristol) introduced House Bill 1974 (HB1974) on Jan. 10. The legislation would prohibit the Department of Environmental Quality from unilaterally implementing EPA Clean Power Plan emission requirements.…

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