Conventional and Renewable Energy Projects on Federal Lands – Navigating Regulatory and Litigation Impediments to Development

Andrew K. Glenn and Theresa M. Sauer 
This presentation will address the evolving challenges and impediments facing both conventional and renewable energy projects on federal lands, including land use planning changes and increasing litigation. It will focus on the impacts of areas of critical environmental concern, species protections, and climate-related challenges at various development stages, offering practical advice for mitigating risks and navigating new regulatory landscapes.
Credit(s)

1

CO Approval ID

849637

Original Program Date

July 20, 2024

Duration

56 minutes

PRICING

Member Price: $65.00
Non-Member Price: $95.00

About this course

Conventional and renewable energy projects on federal lands face new challenges and impediments to development arising from land use planning efforts and litigation. In recent years, land use planning on federal lands has involved the expanding and changing use of areas of critical environmental concern (ACEC), protection of special status species, and other restrictions on land use. These efforts have led to new land use plans and associated litigation that partially limit or altogether prevent energy development. Additionally, citing climate-related concerns, citizen groups are increasingly challenging oil and gas development at the leasing and drilling stages. This presentation will discuss these and other evolving trends in litigation and land use planning and provide practical advice to project proponents seeking to mitigate risk while developing on federal lands.

Video presentation from the 70th Annual Natural Resources and Energy Law Institute.
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1 CLE Credit – Approval ID: CO ID - 849637

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If available, this course will include materials (PowerPoints presentations and scholarly papers) authored by the speaker or speakers.

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