The Connecticut Property Transfer Act sunsets March 1 and will be replaced by new Release-Based Clean Up Regulations.
This means cleanup of environmental sites will be triggered by the discovery of actual environmental...more
Anyone who has driven through New York’s abundant agricultural regions is aware of the agricultural practice of manure spreading. Done responsibly, it fertilizes the soil and enhances the productivity of farm fields....more
On Dec. 1, 2025, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) finalized regulations establishing a Mandatory Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reporting Program under 6 NYCRR Part 253. This rule implements a key...more
A recent Superior Court decision raises important questions about the scope of municipal liability. While the nature of the proceeding (a motion for summary judgment) and the venue (Connecticut Superior Court) limit the...more
When Borrowers and their lenders think about environmental due diligence, they immediately focus on Phase I/Phase II/ Environmental Site Assessments. That’s a good thing, and is an essential requirement when acquiring real...more
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The General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4 general permit), which protects waters of the state from urban stormwater runoff through municipal separate stormwater...more