Sentences with phrase «new federal leasing»
This paper examines the implications for U.S. fossil fuel production and global CO2 emissions of ceasing to issue new federal leases for fossil fuel extraction and not renewing existing leases for resources that are not yet producing.
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Using federal offshore leases, wind power projects along the East Coast, including off the shores of Massachusetts, New Jersey, Connecticut,...
NEW YORK — Auto loan originations are at the highest level in eight years and auto loan balances, which include leases, have increased for the 13th consecutive quarter, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Q2 2014 Household Debt and Credit repoNEW YORK — Auto loan originations are at the highest level in eight years and auto loan balances, which include leases, have increased for the 13th consecutive quarter, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Q2 2014 Household Debt and Credit repoNew York's Q2 2014 Household Debt and Credit report.
The federal government has awarded nearly a dozen commercial offshore wind leases, including locations off the coasts of Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Maryland and Virginia.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is asking the federal government to extend the public comment period on proposed new lease sales for offshore wind in the New York Bight, a step that could delay the process for up to six montNew Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is asking the federal government to extend the public comment period on proposed new lease sales for offshore wind in the New York Bight, a step that could delay the process for up to six montnew lease sales for offshore wind in the New York Bight, a step that could delay the process for up to six montNew York Bight, a step that could delay the process for up to six months.
Meantime, as a result of groundwork laid by NYSERDA, the state announced it has asked the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to consider identifying and leasing at least four new Wind Energy Areas off the coast.
Speaking on behalf of Co-ordinators in Uyo Federal Constituency, Prince Uwem Ita Etuk thanked the party leadership for the initiative of involving all stakeholders in the political process and commended Governor Udom Emmanuel for giving a new lease of life to the party in the state and promised to work for the success of the party.
The bill's major provisions would, among other things, impose a national renewable electricity standard, overhaul federal financing for «clean energy» projects, establish a suite of efficiency measures, mandate new federal electricity - transmission siting power, and allow wider oil and gas leasing in the eastern Gulf of Mexico.
Last week, DOE announced it will hold an auction for the rights to build wind turbines in 344,000 acres of federal waters off New Jersey in November, the latest of several lease auctions it has announced (E&EN ews PM, Sept. 23).
Meanwhile, Trump has also said he would end the moratorium on new federal coal leases, revive the Keystone XL pipeline, and take other actions to promote energy development — all actions that would impact public lands.
Since then, federal government lease sales have been held for areas off the coasts of Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey and Delaware.
The Obama administration did indeed place a federal moratorium on all new coal mining leases on public lands across the country in June — but but only out of concern from environmentalists, Congress, and the Department of the Interior that coal companies have spent 30 years cheating taxpayers out of $ 30 billion in royalties.
* Volkswagen of America, Inc. will pay a $ 500 Military and First Responders Bonus for qualified active duty U.S. Military service members, U.S. Military Veterans (Veterans must be within 24 months of active duty), U.S. Military retirees, First Responders (Police Officer, Sheriff / Sherriffâ $ ™ s Deputy, Correctional Officer, State Trooper, Federal Law Enforcement Officer, Firefighter (career or volunteer), EMT, Paramedic, 911 Dispatcher / Operator) and their family household members who purchase or lease a new, unused MY14 - MY18 Volkswagen model (excluding Golf R) through participating dealers from January 9, 2018 to January 2, 2019.
* Volkswagen of America, Inc. will pay a $ 500 Military and First Responders Bonus for qualified active duty U.S. Military service members, U.S. Military Veterans (Veterans must be within 24 months of active duty), U.S. Military retirees, First Responders (Police Officer, Sheriff / Sherriffâ $ ™ s Deputy, Correctional Officer, State Trooper, Federal Law Enforcement Officer, Firefighter (career or volunteer), EMT, Paramedic, 911 Dispatcher / Operator) and their family household members who purchase or lease a new, unused MY14 - MY19 Volkswagen model (excluding Golf R) through participating dealers from May 10, 2018 to January 2, 2019.
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The discovery comes with the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) nearing completion of its new five - year offshore leasing program, which will blueprint federal lease sales from 2017 - 2022.
The court ruling involved new federal coal leases in the Powder River Basin of Wyoming and Montana that expanded projects holding some 2 billion tons of coal.
In contrast, 75 % of Americans choose ownership over leasing when acquiring a new car, because there's financing available at the dealer and few, if any, federal, state, and utility - based incentives to manage.
She began working with Greenpeace in 2008 on federal climate legislation and has since worked on reforming federal fossil fuel leasing programs and fighting new infrastructure projects around the United States.
Other programs that provide economic support for coal include federal and state tax breaks, the Rural Utilities Service loan guarantee program, research on new combustion technologies by the Department of Energy, and the Department of the Interior's coal leasing program.
The government has suspended new coal leases on federal land.
After years of hearing from you, the Interior Department will begin a massive overhaul of the federal coal program, including a halt on most new federal coal leasing.
During that time, the Interior Department — the part of the administration responsible for the federal leasing program — has put a halt on new federal coal leases, with a few exceptions.
JOC.com New York state plans a potentially «game - changing» bid on a federal lease to develop an Atlantic Ocean wind farm that could generate sizeable demand for heavy - lift and other project shipments.
The Obama administration took a step in the right direction when it announced a major overhaul of the federal coal program in 2016, a change that includes a moratorium on new coal leases on public land.
One third of US fossil - fuel production is from federal lands, so remaining fossil - fuel production could be reduced substantially simply by letting the current leases run out, without establishing new ones.
While the recent moratorium on new coal leases on federal land will not directly impact the Colorado Roadless Rule decision, advocates are hopeful it signals that the Obama Administration will use this opportunity to take another stand against coal and climate pollution.
This most recent stance against coal comes on the heels of President Obama's decision last week to freeze all new coal mining leases on federal land until the climate risks are incorporated into any leasing decision.
Demand for coal over the period is found to be far outweighed by supply from existing leases alone, meaning that no new federal acreage in the Powder River Basin is required to be leased by the Federal government through the end of our assessment period ifederal acreage in the Powder River Basin is required to be leased by the Federal government through the end of our assessment period iFederal government through the end of our assessment period in 2040.
Last month, the Obama Administration announced that it was stopping new coal leases on federal lands, pending a review of how royalties are calculated.
Oregon Jeff Merkley is joining Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders in calling for a halt to new oil, natural gas and coal leases on federal lands and in coastal waters.
Under the bill, there would be no new leases for extraction of fossil fuels — such as coal, oil, and gas — on all federal lands.
The order will require the Interior Department to lift a moratorium on the sale of new coal leases on federal land, and compel a review of regulations designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.
Even before the Obama administration imposed the coal - leasing moratorium in January 2016, coal producers had little interest in adding new federal reserves to their portfolios, amid slumping domestic demand.
The Obama administration this week announced a moratorium on new coal leases on federal land while it conducts a sweeping review of the coal program administered by the U.S. Department of Interior, examining the terms under which the coal is sold and environmental impacts associated with extracting and burning it.
The federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) recently initiated the area identification process by issuing a Call for Information and Nominations for identifying and leasing additional wind energy areas in the New York Bight.
House legislation requiring a new federal offshore leasing plan that includes areas off South Carolina and Virginia is the best way to create new access to federal oil and natural gas resources sooner rather than later.
The United States» federal coal leasing program has come under increased scrutiny in recent years, as communities impacted by coal mining and export proposals, taxpayer advocates, and environmental groups have questioned the ability of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to ensure a fair return to US taxpayers and adjust to newer challenges such as climate change and coal export proposals.
Grounded Ending new federal fossil fuel leasing would be the most significant climate action undertaken by any U.S. president — and Barack Obama has the power to do it.
Olson will argue that the federal government, by failing to adequately regulate greenhouse gas pollution and by continuing to lease new federal lands and waters for fossil fuel extraction, as recently as this year, is violating the kids» constitutional right to life, liberty and property.
The federal government's new moratorium on mining leases is just one of many setbacks for Big Coal.
This article examines the emissions implications of a cessation of new leases for fossil fuel extraction on U.S. federal lands and waters.
The purchase of the new Proterra buses is underwritten in part by funding from the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Low or No Emission Vehicle Deployment Grants (Low - No), which is intended «for the purchase or lease of zero - emission and low - emission transit buses» and their infrastructure.
No issuance of new federal coal leases until reforms that increase royalty rates, set sensitive lands aside, insure public transparency, and fully assess impacts from all aspects of coal production are implemented.
Stop any new leasing of federal oil, gas, and coal until potential environmental, climate, and public health impacts are fully considered, including:
The administration is expected to lift a moratorium on federal coal mining leases Tuesday, but Robert Godby, a professor of energy economics at the University of Wyoming, told Bloomberg no one is looking for new coal reserves.
In July 2014, the District of New Jersey federal court dismissed in its entirety Maher's complaint, which had alleged that the fees and charges Maher pays pursuant to its lease violate the Tonnage Clause of the U.S. Constitution, as well as the Rivers and Harbors Appropriation Act of 1884 and the Water Resources Development Act.
Similar concerns about coercion have been expressed in respect of the Tiwi Islands where there is a concern that the federal government will not deliver on a $ 10 million funding commitment for a new boarding school if the community rejects a proposed 99 year lease.
On the positive side, the Government Services Administration (GSA), the entity in charge of administrating the federal government's real estate and leasing, is set to receive a new head.
NEW ORLEANS (November 8, 2014)-- More than half of the nation's 1 million Realtors ® reside in jurisdictions with laws that allow for medical or recreational use of marijuana, which conflicts with federal law and has potential impacts on all types of real estate transactions, from residential and commercial brokerage to property management and leasing.