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DOJ Energy and Natural Resources Division

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DOJ Energy and Natural Resources Division
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Jul 10
“Pipelines are the safest means of transporting large quantities of oil and other liquids and gases over long distances,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Adam Gustafson. “However rare, when a pipeline leaks, it can quickly escalate. That’s why an important part
DOJ Energy and Natural Resources Division
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Jul 8
“This settlement furthers @POTUS Trump’s commitment to unleash Alaska’s extraordinary resource potential,” said Adam Gustafson, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General. “The Bureau of Land Management will now administer its oil and gas leasing program according to the plain
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Jul 8
Justice Department Dismisses Alaska Lawsuit, Conceding Biden Era Oil and Gas Leasing Program Violated the Law “The Biden era Alaska oil and gas leasing program violated the law and improperly limited Alaska’s energy potential with unreasonable regulation,” said Acting Attorney
DOJ Energy and Natural Resources Division
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Jul 8
Court Agrees with Justice Department that Environmental Groups Lack Standing to Challenge Deepwater Port “This project is an important part of the President’s energy dominance agenda, as evidenced by the President’s directives to the Maritime Administration about this project in
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Jul 7
Kansas City Man Pleads GUILTY to Firearms and Dog Fighting Charges from Interstate “Mayhem Madness” Event: 16 Dogs Rescued by U.S. Marshals Program to Rehabilitate for Adoption “Wilson subjected animals to pain and suffering all for sport and profit,” said Principal Deputy
DOJ Energy and Natural Resources Division
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Jul 1
32 Dogs Seized After Court Orders Access for @USDA to Inspect Iowa Dog Breeder’s Facility “We filed this action to ensure that USDA inspectors had the opportunity to assess the care dogs were receiving at a breeder’s facility in Iowa,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney
DOJ Energy and Natural Resources Division
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Jul 1
Hydrogen fluoride is a chemical used in a wide variety of manufacturing operations. At oil refineries, it is used to produce high-octane gasoline necessary for the performance of high-powered engines. “We are pleased the court declined plaintiffs’ attempt to ban a chemical
DOJ Energy and Natural Resources Division
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Jul 1
Court Dismisses Case Challenging Exemptions for Company to Restart Nuclear Power Plant in Michigan “We are pleased that the court left in place the NRC’s exemption decision, which will allow the Palisades plant to move forward toward restart,” said Principal Deputy Assistant
Court Dismisses Case Challenging Exemptions for Company to Restart
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DOJ Energy and Natural Resources Division
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Jun 29
The Justice Department will rename one of its divisions the Energy and Natural Resources Division (ENRD). The announcement was originally made yesterday by Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Adam Gustafson of ENRD in an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal. “Energy security
Justice Department to Rename Division as Energy and Natural Resources
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Jun 26
Alabama Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison on Federal Dog Fighting and Firearms Charges; 78 Dogs Rescued and “Destructive Device” Recovered “This case demonstrates that the cruelty of dog fighting is not limited to the brutal injuries inflicted in the fighting pit,” said
DOJ Energy and Natural Resources Division
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Jun 25
Court Clears Way for Energy Development in Gulf of America “The Endangered Species Committee’s exemption reflects a judgment at the highest levels of government that producing American energy in the Gulf of America is essential to our national security,” said Principal Deputy
DOJ Energy and Natural Resources Division
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Jun 25
A North Carolina man was sentenced today to 28 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release in connection with his involvement with online groups dedicated to creating and distributing videos depicting acts of extreme violence and sexual abuse against monkeys.
North Carolina Man Sentenced to More than Two Years in Prison for
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Jun 24
Chemours Agrees to $450M Landmark Settlement Agreement for Releases of PFAS “Forever Chemicals” in West Virginia, North Carolina, and New Jersey: Settlement Includes $22.5M Civil Penalty and $90M in Funding for Programs to Control PFAS Discharges and Remove PFAS from Drinking
DOJ Energy and Natural Resources Division
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Jun 16
Justice Department Files to Intervene and Dismiss Lawsuit that Would Hamper America’s AI Innovation and Security “Ultimate responsibility for enforcing federal law belongs to the Executive Branch, not private interest groups,” said @ASGWoodward. “The Department of Justice is
Justice Department Files to Intervene and Dismiss Lawsuit that Would
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DOJ Energy and Natural Resources Division
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Jun 16
“The Department of Justice will not sit idly by while private organizations use environmental laws to undermine our national security,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Adam Gustafson of ENRD. “This case reflects the important work of the Environment and Natural
DOJ Energy and Natural Resources Division
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Jun 12
Justice Department Files to Transfer 45,000 Acres from Arizona to Hopi Tribe: Filing is Second in a Series of Filings to Ultimately Bring Over 270,000 Acres of Land Into United Ownership to Benefit the Tribe “Today’s filing is another example of the executive branch faithfully
Justice Department Files to Transfer 45,000 Acres from Arizona to Hopi
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