Top 10 Environment Headlines from All Regions After Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) decided last Tuesday, August 3, to cancel a vote on oil spill legislation (S. 3663) after he became concerned that there would be several Democratic defections, renewable energy supporters are preparing to bring the legislation to a vote when the Senate returns in September. EPA and NHTSA are close to proposing GHG standards for heavy duty vehicles. The Climate Change Bill encompasses a range of different approaches to dealing with climate change: traditional "command and control" regulation, a change to the criteria to be applied when making particular (existing) decisions, market-supporting measures around carbon sequestration rights and measures to support collaboration with communities and business groups working to address climate change. Statements without specific legal consequences also make up a significant part of the Bill. Majority Leader Reid delayed Senate floor votes on his scaled-back oil spill/energy legislation due to what might be termed a "lack of enthusiasm" . This update focuses on the key funding and policy statements in the EFS that will influence Victoria’s energy industry in the years ahead. The Victorian Government released its Victorian Climate Change White Paper - The Action Plan (the White Paper) on 26 July 2010. The White Paper sets out the key actions for tackling climate change over the next four years. A White Paper Implementation Plan will be released later in the year that will spell out details of funding and specific implementing measures for the initiatives outlined in the White Paper. The NCOS commenced operation on 1 July 2010 and takes over from the 'Greenhouse Friendly' programme which closed on 30 June 2010. Canada’s electricity sector is responsible for 17 percent of national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. A gathering line company's application with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) to become a public utility has stirred debate on both the regulation of gathering lines in Pennsylvania and the power of eminent domain. Sen. Majority Leader Reid introduced his svelte energy bill, the Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Spill Accountability Act, which would remove the liability cap on offshore drilling companies. | 
