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Expedited Permitting of Power Transmission Construction on Federal Lands(October 28, 2009)The Administration released a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between nine federal departmentsto make building transmission lines on federal lands faster and simpler. The MOU intends to speedapproval of new transmission lines and reduce cost and uncertainty in the process – improvementsthat will help link renewable energy generation sites with consumers, improve grid reliability andreduce grid congestion.Threats to Coral Reefs (October 30, 2009)The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and The Nature Conservancyannounced they have partnered to protect the coral reefs of the Caribbean, Florida, Hawaii and thePacific Islands. The agreement pledged $3.6 million from each entity to combat reef damage due toclimate change, overfishing, and land-based pollution.Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding (December 2009)The EPA published an “endangerment finding,” concluding that the six major greenhouse gases aredangerous to human life. The finding triggered the EPA’s legal obligation to address greenhouse gasemissions under the Clean Air Act. (Subsequent to its finding, the agency’s legal responsibility to regulatebecame more important with Congress’s failure to approve a market-based cap-and-trade regime. TheEPA announced it will regulate emissions only from large polluters, reportedly about 10,000 utility andindustrial facilities.)Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets for Federal Operations (January 2010)In compliance with EO 13514, federal agencies reported their greenhouse gas emission reduction targetsto the White House. The White House announced the targets, if met, would reduce the government’semissions 28 percent by 2020 compared to 2005.Stricter Standards for Smog-Causing Pollutants (January 2010)The EPA set a primary standard for ground-level ozone of no more than 0.060 to 0.070 parts per millionto be phased in over two decades. The rule would replace the 0.075 parts per million standard establishedby the Bush administration.Onshore Oil and Gas Leasing Reforms (January 2010)Interior Secretary Salazar announced several reforms for the Bureau of Land Management to improveprotection of the nation’s land, water, and wildlife. Among other things, the reforms are designed toreduce potential conflicts in the oil and gas leasing process. Salazar stated: “The previous Administration’s‘anywhere, anyhow’ policy on oil and gas development ran afoul of communities, carved up thelandscape, and fueled costly conflicts that created uncertainty for investors and industry.”55
Corporate Climate Risk Disclosure (January 2010)The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued guidance on how publicly traded companiesshould disclose risks related to climate change as part of the requirement for annual corporate riskdisclosures. The SEC identified four areas where climate change could trigger disclosure requirements:Military Use of Biofuels (January 21, 2010)The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Navy signed a Memorandum ofUnderstanding to encourage the development of advanced biofuels and other renewable energysystems for use by the military.New Fuel Economy Standards for Model Year 2011 Cars and Light Trucks (January 26, 2009)The DOT posted new fuel economy standards for cars and light trucks for the 2011 model year. Thisaction follows President Obama’s January 26, 2009 directive to review relevant legal, technological,and scientific considerations with more stringent fuel economy standards.Sustainable Water Strategy (February 2010)Interior Secretary Salazar issued a Secretarial Order establishing a new water sustainability strategyfor the United States. The WaterSMART strategy aims to improve federal water policies and programs tomeet the demands of population growth, climate change, rising energy demands, aging infrastructure,and environmental risks to water supplies. The initiative includes a water footprint reduction program forfacilities and water-consuming operations to meet or exceed the requirements of Executive Order 13514.Renewable Fuels Standard (February 2010)The EPA issued a final renewable fuels standard to substantially increase the volume of renewable fuelsincluding cellulosic bio-fuel that refiners must blend into transportation fuel. The standard will be fullyimplemented by the end of 2022, resulting in a 41 percent decrease in U.S. petroleum imports in that yearalone. The new rule also established, for the first time, greenhouse gas emissions thresholds for renewablefuels. Lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions of renewable fuels must be less than 2005 emissions levels of thegasoline and diesel fuels that are being replaced.NOAA Climate Program Office (February 2010)The NOAA established a new climate change office to collect and provide climate data to governments,industry, and academia.Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities (February 4, 2010)U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan announced the launch of HUD’snew Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities (OSHC). OSHC is designed to help build stronger,more sustainable communities by connecting housing to jobs, fostering local innovation and buildinga clean energy economy. Funded by Congress for the first time in HUD’s 2010 Budget, OSHC is a keycomponent of the Obama Administration’s Partnership for Sustainable Communities.56
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