Energy Law Involves the use and regulation of electricity, natural gas, coal, hydropower, oil, and alternative energy sources like solar, wind, biomass and alcohol fuels, and geothermal -- including rate regulation, energy purchase and sale, public utilities, energy facility licensing, and deregulation of power and electric companies. Natural Resources Law encompass land, fish, wildlife, biota, air, water, ground water, drinking water supplies, and other such resources belonging to, managed by, held in trust by, appertaining to, or otherwise controlled by the United States, any State or local government.
Spencer is a city in Clark County, Idaho, United States. The population was 38 at the 2000 census. The city is noted as being the "Opal Capital of America". Travellers passing through Spencer along I-15 may stop to purchase rough or polished opal at one of the many local shops. The mine is located 5–6 miles outside of town. Spencer opal is polished into cabochons known as singlets, doublets or triplets. Singlets are the most prized of the Spencer cabs, because they are the most difficult to create as the color usually shows best when backings are used . Usually, finished Spencer opal will come with one backing (doublet) or with a backing and quartz dome (triplet). Finished Spencer opal are among the most spectactular opals in the world, rivaling the best Australian opal.