Recent Developments in Greenhouse Gas Regulations: Leading Lawyers on Understanding the Impact of Global Politics, Navigating Climate Change Concerns, ... on Reporting Requirements (Inside the Minds)

Recent Developments in Greenhouse Gas Regulations provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on key strategies for navigating the rapidly-changing legal landscape of greenhouse gas regulation. Featuring partners from some of the nation's leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through current GHG reporting requirements, as well as offer guidance on what might be in store for the future. From providing information on the historical background of greenhouse gas controls in the United States to discussing the role of government agencies in developing emissions rules, these authors explain how factors such as science and global politics can have a major impact on climate change regulations. These top lawyers reveal their advice on compliance best practices for clients subject to greenhouse gas reporting, including insight on what data and analysis is needed and key tips for managing complicated reporting requirements. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to navigating this ever-evolving area of law.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives and lawyers (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies and firms nationwide. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is heading and the most important issues for the future. Each author has been selected based upon their experience and C-level standing within the professional community.

Chapters Include:

1. Patricia F. Sharkey, Partner, McGuireWoods LLP- "Greenhouse Gas Regulation: A New Intersection for Energy and Environmental Law"
2. Mark Schneider, Partner, Perkins Coie LLP- "Legislating for a Cleaner Environment: Responding to Greenhouse Gas Regulatory Risk Issues"
3. Lori Warner, Partner, Jackson Gilmour & Dobbs PC- "Greenhouse Gas Regulation under the Clean Air Act"
4. Jane C. Luxton, Partner, Pepper Hamilton LLP- "Meeting the New Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards: What Companies Need to Know"
5. Fredric D. Bellamy, Partner and Mark E. Freeze, Of Counsel, Steptoe & Johnson LLP- "The Present and Future of Greenhouse Gas Regulation: Key Considerations for Industry"
6. Carolyn L. McIntosh, Partner, Patton Boggs LLP- "The Changing Landscape of Greenhouse Gas Regulation: A Sound Investment of a Bill of Goods?"
7. Martin T. Booher and Andrew N. Davis, Partners, Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP- "New Federal Regulatory Initiatives and Compliance Obligations for Emitters of Greenhouse Gases"

Appendices Include:

Appendix A: Greenhouse Gas Monitoring Plan Template (1)
Appendix B: Greenhouse Gas Monitoring Plan Template (2)
Appendix C: EPA Source Specific Requirements for Sources Covered by the GHG Reporting Rule
Appendix D: Greenhouse Gas Issue Checklist
Appendix E: Outline of Climate Change-Related Securities Disclosures
Appendix F: In the Matter of the AES Corporation
Appendix G: Final Mandatory Greenhouse Gases Reporting Rule: Overview
Appendix H: Native Village of Kivalina v. ExxonMobil Corp.
Appendix I: Massachusetts v. E.P.A.
Appendix J: Comer v. Murphy Oil USA (En Banc Rehearing)
Appendix K: Comer v. Murphy Oil USA
Appendix L: List of Regulatory Actions by the Obama EPA