The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“U.S. EPA”) has revised the standards by which real property purchasers, lessees and environmental professionals should conduct a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (“Phase I...more
1/25/2023
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CERCLA ,
Contaminated Properties ,
Environmental Liability ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Environmental Site Assessment ,
Liability ,
Property Owners ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Statutory Defenses ,
Superfund
In a significant regulatory change that will impact real property transactions and loan financings, the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) joins a handful of states that requires the reporting of historical...more
Spent lead ammunition at outdoor shooting ranges remains a significant environmental topic, as accumulated lead can pose a threat to human health and the environment if best management practices are not implemented in a...more
Despite last minute veto threats from the White House, the bipartisan Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 was signed into law earlier this year. Buried deep in this massive omnibus spending bill is a major win for...more
6/18/2018
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Brownfield Properties ,
CERCLA ,
Commercial Property Owners ,
Contaminated Properties ,
Environmental Liability ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Environmental Site Assessment ,
Real Estate Development ,
Redevelopment ,
Superfund
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Administrator Scott Pruitt has made it clear that one of his top priorities during his tenure is to expedite cleanups at contaminated sites across the country. To achieve this goal...more
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt says that expediting cleanups at Superfund sites is one of his top priorities. Since 1980, EPA has had the authority to clean up contaminated sites and...more
When Scott Pruitt took over the post as Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), he made it clear that one of his top priorities was to expedite cleanups at contaminated sites across the...more