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Permitting
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PropertyProf Blog
Does the Rule Against Perpituities Apply to City Permits?
By propertyprof
The N.Y. Times reports that the owners of Madison Square Garden are asking New York City to renew "in perpetuity" the permit that allows them to operate an sports facility…
The Legal Scoop on Southwest Florida Real Estate
Lee County Easing Development Process
Lee County has taken several steps over the last few weeks to streamline the development permitting process and improve the regulatory "climate" for new businesses and development. Land Development Code…
Environmental Law Prof Blog
Divergent Initial Approaches to Rebuilding in NJ and NY after Sandy
Following the immense challenges of providing emergency assistance in the immediate aftermath of a natural disaster, government officials face a new set of challenges in the subsequent weeks and months:…
Energy Law Report
Is There a Right To Appeal an Oil and Gas Drilling Permit in Ohio? [UPDATE]
Surface owners, neighbors and others indirectly affected by the issuance of an oil and gas well drilling permit might be surprised to learn that they do not have a clear…
New Jersey Law Blog
Governor Christie Extends Permit Extension Act
Governor Christie signed into law an extension of the Permit Extension Act that extends most existing land use permits and approvals until at least December 31, 2014. The law further…
Federal Eminent Domain Blog
DRIC.NITC Application Filed
The Department of State receives applications for international crossings under an Executive Order 11423, as amended. This Order provides the President, through the Secretary of State, to authorize additional international…
Washington Energy Report
New York Board Moves to Implement NY Law Reinstating Centralized Power Plant Siting
On July 10, 2012, the New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment (“Siting Board”) approved regulations that will implement a centralized state siting process for power…
Mineral Law
Update: One Step Closer to a Better Permitting Process
By Mike Mills
Following a recent post (link), I wanted to provide you with an update regarding H.R. 4402, the National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act of 2012. On May 16, 2012,…
Environmental Law Prof Blog
When Agencies Can’t Get Along
Last time, I posted some thoughts on Mingo Logan Coal Co. v. EPA, in which the D.C. District Court held that EPA exceeded its statutory authority when, after the Army…
Washington Energy Report
Obama Expedites Federal Permitting Process; Announces Support for Portion of Keystone
On March 22, 2012, President Obama issued an executive order aimed at streamlining the federal infrastructure permitting process. Just one day earlier Obama announced he will make the southern portion…