Marathon Oil Agrees to Pay Record EPA Penalty
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Marathon Oil Agrees to Pay Record EPA Penalty

The company will spend $242 million to resolve allegations that it released methane, a greenhouse gas, and other pollutants in North Dakota.
Supreme Court Limits Power of Federal Agencies, Imperiling an Array of Regulations
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Supreme Court Limits Power of Federal Agencies, Imperiling an Array of Regulations

A foundational 1984 decision had required courts to defer to agencies’ reasonable interpretations of ambiguous statutes, underpinning regulations on health care, safety and the environment.
Supreme Court Overrules Chevron Doctrine, Imperiling an Array of Federal Rules
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Supreme Court Overrules Chevron Doctrine, Imperiling an Array of Federal Rules

The foundational 1984 decision required courts to defer to agencies’ reasonable interpretations of ambiguous statutes, underpinning regulations on health care, safety and the environment.
Norfolk Southern to Pay $310 Million Settlement Over Ohio Train Derailment
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Norfolk Southern to Pay $310 Million Settlement Over Ohio Train Derailment

The railroad company reached an agreement with the federal government to settle claims and costs from the 2023 derailment of a train carrying hazardous materials in the Ohio town.