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U.S. buyer of Canadian natural gas challenges customs fees

Alston & Bird LLP
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Canada, USA
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September 21 2010

The U.S. Court of International Trade has been asked to consider the applicability of the Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) to natural gas imported into the United States via pipeline, an issue that could make a difference of more than $10,000 per month to many importers of natural gas and possibly other commodities imported by pipeline

IRS releases Revenue Procedure 2010-19 relating to Canadian emigrants

Alston & Bird LLP
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Canada, USA
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April 15 2010

The IRS issued guidance for individuals who emigrate from Canada and who wish to make an election under the U.S.-Canada income tax treaty regarding Canadian departure tax (Revenue Procedure 2010-19

U.S.-Canada agree to begin clean energy dialogue

Alston & Bird LLP
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Canada, USA
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February 20 2009

President Obama's trip to Canada ended with him and Prime Minister Harper announcing an agreement to begin a clean energy dialogue

Large scale CCS project in North America

Alston & Bird LLP
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Canada, USA
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February 13 2009

A partnership between the United States and Canada could bring North America its first large scale carbon capture and storage project

Regulatory developments in California & Canada continue trend toward increasing oversight of nanotechnology risks

Alston & Bird LLP
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Canada, USA
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February 5 2009

On January 22, 2009, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) issued a “chemical information call-in,” broadly requiring carbon nanotube (CNT) manufacturers and importers to submit data “regarding analytical test methods, fate and transport in the environment, and other relevant information."

Western Climate Initiative releases final design of cap & trade program

Alston & Bird LLP
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Canada, USA
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September 23 2008

The Western Climate Initiative, which consists of 7 states and 4 Canadian provinces, has released its final design recommendations for its regional cap and trade program

Canadian CFIUS acquisition denied

Alston & Bird LLP
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Canada, USA
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June 20 2008

In the United States, the use of CFIUS to prevent takeovers by foreign companies of U.S. companies has increased with notable cases such as Dubai Ports World

Are tar sands doomed on a life cycle GHG emissions analysis?

Alston & Bird LLP
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Canada, USA
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February 27 2008

Section 526 of the recently enacted Energy Independence & Security Act of 2007 prohibits the Federal Government (including the US military, of course) from procuring alternative fuels whose life cycle GHG emissions are greater than those from conventional sources

United States and Canada sign the Fifth Protocol to the USCanada Income Tax Treaty

Alston & Bird LLP
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Canada, USA
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November 15 2007

On September 21, 2007, US and Canadian officials signed the Fifth Protocol (“Protocol”) to the USCanada Income Tax Treaty (“Treaty”) that entered into force on August 16, 1984