David L. Wochner

Nov 4, 2024 | natlawreview.com | David L. Wochner

On Tuesday, 29 October 2024, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Department of Defense (DOD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the coordinated development of offshore wind energy generation on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS).1 Because BOEM and DOD share responsibility for integrating military preparedness requirements in offshore wind project plans, the MoU defines, clarifies, and institutionalizes these roles and duties—specifically during offshore...

Jan 18, 2024 | natlawreview.com | David L. Wochner

Members of the K&L Gates Hydrogen, Power, Tax, and Tax Policy teams speak with Sandi Safro Osborn, Assistant General Counsel of the Edison Electric Institute, about the proposed regulations the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service released on 22 December 2023 concerning the Inflation Reduction Act’s new Section 45V hydrogen production tax credit.

Aug 7, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Timothy J. Furdyna |David L. Wochner

BackgroundOn 5 May 2023, the Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking entitled “Pipeline Safety: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair” (NPRM) regarding regulatory amendments to PHMSA’s Federal safety requirements for pipeline facilities under 49 C.F.R Part 192, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities under 49 C.F.R. Part 193.

Aug 3, 2023 | mondaq.com | David L. Wochner |Timothy J. Furdyna

Background On 5 May 2023, the Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking entitled "Pipeline Safety: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair" (NPRM) regarding regulatory amendments to PHMSA's Federal safety requirements for pipeline facilities under 49 C.F.R Part 192, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities under 49 C.F.R. Part 193.

Aug 1, 2023 | natlawreview.com | David L. Wochner

US Energy, Infrastructure, and Resources AlertBACKGROUNDOn 5 May 2023, the Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking entitled “Pipeline Safety: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair” (NPRM) regarding regulatory amendments to PHMSA’s Federal safety requirements for pipeline facilities under 49 C.F.R Part 192, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities under 49 C.F.R. Part 193.