CLIMATE CHANGE NEWS
Obama Administration Releases for Public Review Its National Fish, Wildlife and Plants Climate Adaptation Strategy283
Insurance Companies Operating in the States of California, New York and Washington Must Now Assess and Disclose Climate Change Risks284
LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS
Pennsylvania Approves Imposing Fee on Wells Dug for Natural Gas Production and Preempting Local Ordinances Regulating Well Location286
CLIMATE CHANGE SCIENCE
Recent Scientific Studies on Climate Change288
PENALTIES AND SANCTIONS
Recent Investigations, Settlements, Penalties, and Sanctions291
REGULATORY DEVELOPMENTS
U.S. Government Accountability Office Examines Fragmented Federal Diesel Emissions Programs293
California Air Resources Board Approves Advanced Clean Car Rules295
LAWSUITS FILED OR PENDING
California Attorney General Joins in Lawsuit Regarding Climate Issues Brought against the San Diego Association of Governments297
JUDICIAL DEVELOPMENTS
Federal:
Ninth Circuit Holds EPA Approval of San
Joaquin Valley 2004 SIP to Be Arbitrary and Capricious299
Sierra Club v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, ___F.3d___, Case Nos. 10-71457, 10-71458 (9th Cir. Jan. 20, 2012).
District Court Defers to EPA—Finds Agency Did Not Determine 2010 SCR Diesel Engines to Be Incompliant with the Clean Air Act301
Navistar, Inc. v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, et al., ___F.Supp.2d___, Case No. 11-769(CKK), (D. D.C. Jan. 17, 2012).
State:
California Court of Appeal Rejects Challenge against Agency Seeking to Ban Off-Highway Vehicle Use within a Local Coastal Plan Area.303
Sierra Club v. California Department of Parks and Recreation, ___Cal.App.4th___, Case No. B230095 (2nd Dist. Jan. 9, 2012).
California Superior Court Orders Withdrawal of
New BAAQMD Regulations for Further CEQA Review304
California Building Industry Association v. Bay Area Air Quality Management District, Case No. RG10-548693 (Alameda Super Ct. Feb. 14, 2012).
