Zoning, Planning & Land Use, Finance & Banking, Environmental Law

Breathing New Life into Brownfields – The BUILD Act of 2013

by Kristen Sherman | Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. on 3/13/2013

On March 7, 2013, Senators Lautenberg, Inhofe, Crapo and Udall introduced the Brownfields Utilization, Investment, and Local Development Act of 2013, which would amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation...more

Myanmar Issues Foreign Investment Law Implementing Regulations

by Mae Shan Chong, Jonathan Olier, Barrye Wall | White & Case LLP on 3/6/2013

Summary - On January 31, 2013, the Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development released the new Implementing Regulations for the Myanmar Foreign Investment Law No. 21 (FIL No. 21). President U Thein Sein...more

Dam Removal - A US National Infrastructure Issue

by George Mannina, Lisa Montague | Nossaman LLP on 2/27/2013

Originally Published in Project Finance International, February 27, 2013. Experts estimate that approximately 85% of the 79,000 dams in the United States will approach the end of their operational life by 2020. The...more

Quebec Tightens Rules On Financial Guarantee Requirements For Rehabilitation And Restoration Plans

by Ann Bigué | Dentons on 2/22/2013

On February 13, 2013, a notice was published in the Gazette officielle du Québec by the Minister of Natural Resources, Martine Ouellet, announcing amendments to the Regulation respecting mineral substances other than...more

DEEP Updates Engineered Control Financial Assurance Guidance

by Pullman & Comley, LLC on 2/22/2013

On January 31, 2013, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) unveiled revisions to guidance on financial assurance for engineered control variances under the Remediation Standard Regulations...more

Editorial: Work For Smart Development

by Howard Nelson | Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP on 2/4/2013

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity is a relatively new state agency designed to ensure the continued growth and development of the region without hurting the preservation of our state's precious natural resources....more

Maryland Governor Proposes $1.5 Million Funding For Hydraulic Fracturing Study

by Jason Yearout | BakerHostetler on 1/22/2013

As we have discussed in prior posts, Maryland has in place a de facto moratorium on shale exploration and drilling. Responding to inquiries about drilling into Marcellus shale formations in western Maryland, in 2011 Governor...more

CFIUS Update: President Blocks Ralls Transaction

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 10/23/2012

As addressed in our September 27 blog, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) was sued in U.S. District Court by Ralls Corp relating to the acquisition by Ralls of four Oregon companies whose assets...more

DEP Streamlines Process for Implementing Restrictive Covenants Required for Cleanup Closure With Conditions

by Carlton Fields on 9/1/2012

In June 2012, the DEP released a new revision to its Institution Controls Guidance Procedures document, which substantially streamlines the approval process associated with implementation of restrictive covenants required to...more

State Grants Assist Development of Local Stormwater Programs

by Sands Anderson PC on 8/28/2012

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) recently issued an RFP to solicit proposals to establish grant agreements for the development of Virginia Locality Stormwater Programs. State grant applications are...more

Florida Environmentalists Start Petition Drive for Constitutional Amendment Guaranteeing Funds for Environmental Protection Land...

by Rosa Eckstein Schechter on 8/13/2012

This month, a new drive for environmental protection of Florida's natural resources began in a big way as the "Florida's Water and Land Legacy" campaign kicked off -- its goal: to insure there is money in the coffers to buy...more

HB503 and SB1986: More New 2012 Florida Legislation That Impacts Florida Real Estate Developers and Investors

by Rosa Eckstein Schechter on 3/23/2012

The Florida Legislature was very busy this month, getting legislation passed and over to Governor Rick Scott's desk before the end of the 2012 Legislative Session this month. Lots of people are still combing through all the...more

A New Year, a New Outlook on the Economic Benefits of Cleaning Up the Bay?

by Sands Anderson PC on 1/11/2012

Last week, Virginia submitted its 2012-2013 Chesapeake Bay Milestones to the Environmental Protection Agency. They will be available shortly on the Virginia Bay TMDL website at...more

Green Jobs Forum Makes Greenbuild Debut

by Daniel Sheridan on 10/5/2011

Greenbuild 2011 featured the first "Green Jobs Forum", bringing to together a diverse group from industry and government to discuss the challenges and opportunities for green job creation. A summary of the opening remarks...more

Stormwater, What? Lenders Must Obtain Permits For Construction Properties in Foreclosure

by Miller & Martin PLLC on 8/17/2011

Last week, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (“TDEC”) issued its new Construction General Stormwater Permit, which will impact a sector that is generally not subject to environmental regulations. Under...more

Is $7 Billion Enough To Clean Up The Bay?

by Sands Anderson PC on 7/19/2011

This month, the Chesapeake Bay Executive Council met in Richmond to discuss, among things, progress being made on efforts to clean up the Chesapeake Bay. Data released that same day indicates that Virginia is on target to...more

Renewables Update - January 2011

by Caroline Buchan on 1/25/2011

An industry update focused on the renewables and energy sector. To receive this regularly, sign up to E-Bulletin service on our website. To view this online, visit: http://www.semplefraser.co.uk/a/RenewUpdateJan11...more

Option Contract Template

by Nicole Flannagan on 12/31/2010

This is an Option Contract for land and or real estate. This template is ONLY an example intended to educate the general public about real estate law and small business issues. It is not intended to be legal advice....more

Rogers Towers: Florida’s Pending Wetland Mitigation Banking Legislation

by Rogers Towers on 3/29/2010

The Florida Legislature is considering two bills during the 2010 session that would make mitigation bank credits the preferred alternative for offsetting wetland impacts from development projects and would establish a formal...more

4th Annual Green Building Survey

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 3/10/2010

IN THIS ISSUE: *Support for green construction remains high—saving energy is top priority *Overwhelming support for green building and a slowing decline for LEED certification *Saving energy and operating costs tops...more

Money May Be Available for Lost Development Potential in the New Jersey Highlands Region

by Cole Schotz on 2/2/2010

In 2004, the New Jersey Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act (the “Act”) became law. The law created two distinct regions, the Preservation Area and the Planning Area. Development in the Preservation Area was severely...more

Pennsylvania Mining And Drilling Industries Say Proposed Water Regulations May Cost Billions By David M. DeSalle and Lou Crocco

by Duane Morris LLP on 1/6/2010

Regulations proposed by an arm of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the Environmental Quality Board, would restrict the level of total dissolved solids (TDS) at water discharge points. If enacted,...more

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