A consent decree (also known as a consent order) is a decree made by a judge with the consent of all parties. It is not strictly a judgment, but rather a settlement agreement approved by the court. The agreement is submitted to the court in...
environmental law
consent order
A consent order (also known as a consent decree) is a decree or order made by a judge with the consent of all parties. It is not strictly a judgment, but rather a settlement agreement approved by the court. The agreement is submitted to the...
Department of the Interior (DOI)
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) is a United States federal executive agency responsible for safeguarding and managing the nation's natural resources and cultural heritage; disseminating scientific and other information about those...
EIR
An environmental impact report (EIR), mostly discussed regarding environmental law, is an informational document that identifies and describes the potentially significant environmental effects, feasible alternatives, and/or mitigation...
Endangered Species Act (ESA)
Overview
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) (7 U.S.C. § 136, 16 U.S.C. § 1531 et seq.) is designed to protect species from extinction as a "consequence of economic growth and development untempered by adequate concern and conservation." This...
energy
Overview:
For most of American history, the federal government did not play an active role in the energy industries. During the Great Depression and into the years of WWII, the federal government began to establish a fragmented regulatory...
environmental impact report (EIR)
An environmental impact report (EIR), mostly discussed regarding environmental law, is an informational document that identifies and describes the potentially significant environmental effects, feasible alternatives, and/or mitigation...
environmental law
Environmental law refers to a variety of protections which share the goal of protecting the environment.
Federal LawThe National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) was passed in 1970 along with the Environmental Quality...
environmental law violations
The United States government regulates activities that impact the environment through a complex scheme of statutes and agency regulations.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) bears the responsibility for carrying out...
excise tax
Excise Tax is a tax on a specific item, belonging to a special class of items. The classes of items are frequently specialty or luxury items, such as tobacco, fuel, and alcohol. Such taxes may be imposed on the manufacturer, retailer, or...