News
On March 10, 2009, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a news release proposing the first
comprehensive national system for reporting emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases produced by
major sources in the United States.The EPA stated that the new reporting requirements would apply to suppliers of
fossil fuel and industrial chemicals, manufacturers of motor vehicles and engines, as well as large direct emitters
of greenhouse gases with emissions equal to or greater than a threshold of 25,000 metric tons per year. The EPA
estimates that it will affect approximately 13,00 facilities, which account for about 85% to 90% of greenhouse
gases emitted in the United States.
For more information, see our blog post
"EPA Proposes National Reporting Rules for Emissions of Greenhouse Gases"
We are currently giving presentations to industry organizations on how this will affect industries within the
transportation sector and the specifics of the proposed regulations. If your organization would like for us to
give our presentation, please call Steven M. Taber at (714) 384-6526 or send him an e-mail at
staber@calairlaw.com
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Our Firm
Chevalier, Allen & Lichman, LLP practices airport development law and litigation, including environmental, land use
and civil litigation, with emphasis on aviation related matters and issues that are unique to the aviation industry.
Our attorneys provide transactional, litigation and general counsel services to a broad range of aviation related
private and governmental entities. This concentration of focus enables Chevalier, Allen & Lichman, LLP to operate
efficiently and economically to provide clients with personalized services and attention with the professional
acumen usually associated with major national law firms, but at more realistic costs.
Chevalier, Allen & Lichman, LLP has over thirteen years of specific experience in land use development law in
airport environs, including working with:
- developers, airport proprietors and fixed base operators in through-the-fence operations
- Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) policies and procedures pertaining to through-the-fence operations
- Federal Aviation Regulations (“FARs”) including, but not limited to, those pertaining to:
. - Airport Safety
- Airport Security
- Federal Grant Assurances
- Use of Airport Revenue
- Airport Development, Airport Master Planning and Airport Layout Plans
As a team, the attorneys at Chevalier, Allen & Lichman, LLP have decades of aviation, environmental and land use
related legal and technical experience. The Firm's Managing Partner, Barbara E. Lichman, holds a Ph.D. in Urban
and Regional Planning and concentrates in the area of airport related environmental and land use planning issues.
Our attorney staff also includes an experienced aviation consultant who holds a Ph.D. in Aviation and Environmental
Studies, a former FAA attorney concentrating on environmental issues, a former U.S. Marine Corps Avionics and
Aircraft Maintenance Officer and engineering and technical consultant, and a former California City Attorney with
authority over a city-run airport.
Moreover, Chevalier, Allen & Lichman, LLP has access to "hands on" technical expertise in aviation, environmental
and land use matters unparalleled among aviation law firms. In addition to the shared knowledge and resources of
our attorneys, Chevalier, Allen & Lichman, LLP maintains ongoing professional affiliations with a number of aviation
related consulting firms in the areas of air quality, water quality, and airspace and air traffic analysis.
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May 14, 2009 FAA Proposes Rescission of
Congestion Management Rules for JFK, LaGuardia and Newark.
The Federal Aviation Administration today proposed to rescind the congestion
management rules for JFK, LaGuardia and Newark that would have created auctions for slots at those airports.
June 11, 2009 D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals
Decides Against Challenge to East Coast Airspace Redesign.
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals denied petitions for review that questioned the
legality of the FAA's Environmental Impact Statement for its East Coast Airspace Redesign.
June 11, 2009 U.S. Senate Subcommittee on
Aviation Holds Hearing on FAA's Role in the Oversight of Air Carriers
The Senate Subcommittee on Aviation held a hearing to discuss aviation
safety with a focus on regional airlines.
June 5, 2009 FAA Issues Notice of Order to Show
Cause Regarding Extension of Limitation of Arrivals at JFK and Newark Airports
The FAA is requesting comments on its tentative determination to extend an order
limiting the number of scheduled aircraft arrivals during peak hours at JFK and Newark Airports.
May 22, 2009 House Passes FAA Reauthorization
Bill; Senate Confirms Babbit as Administrator.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed HR 915, reauthorizing the FAA and the U.S.
Senate confirmed Capt. Randy Babbitt as FAA Administrator for a five-year term.
May 18, 2009 East Coast Airspace Redesign
Challenge Heard at D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals.
A multi-year challenge to the Federal Aviation Administration’s reorganization of
the airspace in four East Coast states culminated on May 11, 2009 with oral argument at the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals.
May 22, 2009 House Passes FAA Reauthorization
Bill; Senate Confirms Babbit as Administrator.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed HR 915, reauthorizing the FAA and the U.S.
Senate confirmed Capt. Randy Babbitt as FAA Administrator for a five-year term.
May 18, 2009 East Coast Airspace Redesign
Challenge Heard at D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals.
A multi-year challenge to the Federal Aviation Administration’s reorganization of
the airspace in four East Coast states culminated on May 11, 2009 with oral argument at the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals.
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