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NYSDEC Seeks Feedback on the Part 664 Freshwater Wetland Regulations

In January 2024, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) released an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR), which sought written stakeholder input as DEC began to develop regulations to, at least...more

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Nearly 5 Years After Historic Update, New York’s Part 360 Solid Waste Regulation Series Remains a Work in Progress

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For the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (“NYSDEC” or “Department”), discretion has been the better part of valor when considering enforcement of certain provisions of the Revised Part 360 Solid Waste...more

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States Really, Really, Must Act on Water Quality Certification Applications Within One Year

The saga of judicial efforts to enforce the one-year limit on state review of applications for water quality certifications under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act shows no sign of reaching a conclusion. First, in Hoopa...more

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Vermont Legislative Update Week 6 | Government and Public Affairs

New stormwater requirements will cost property owners hundreds of millions of dollars - The House Committee on Corrections and Institutions received a primer this week on the history behind the 3-acre general permit,...more

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Storage Tank Enforcement: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and Memphis Facility Owner Enter into Settlement...

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (“TDEC”) and Lauren and Hope Property, Inc. (“LHPI”) entered into a January 4th Settlement Agreement and Order (“Agreement”) addressing alleged violations of Tennessee...more

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New York Moves Further Toward Implementation of Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act with Final Statewide Greenhouse...

On December 30, 2020, New York State’s Department of Environmental Conservation (the “Department”) promulgated statewide ambient limits on greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions for the years 2030 and 2050 (the “Regulations”). The...more

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Emerging Contaminants Update: New York Releases New PFAS Sampling Guidance

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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) just released its new Guidance for Sampling and Analysis of PFAS Under NYSDEC’s Part 375 Remedial Programs January 2020. ...more

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“Operation Pay Dirt” – Suffolk County Goes After Illegal Dumping

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“Operation Pay Dirt” was a joint investigation by the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), and the Suffolk County Police Department. It investigated...more

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Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and Memphis, Tennessee Underground Storage Tank Owner Enter into Settlement...

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (“TDEC”) and MHC Truck Leasing, Inc., (“MHC”) entered into a November 26th Settlement Agreement and Order (“Settlement”) addressing alleged violations of certain...more

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Unique Procedural Rule Requires Transfer of Article 78 Proceeding to Appellate Division

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A recent Second Department decision, Matter of Reddock v New York State Dept. of Envtl. Conservation, highlights a unique procedural quirk involving Article 78 proceedings where the challenge is based upon “substantial...more

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NY Department of Environmental Conservation Household Cleansing Product Information Disclosure Program Ruled “Null and Void”

In a significant victory for industry, on August 27, 2019, the State of New York Supreme Court invalidated the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NYDEC) Household Cleansing Product Information Disclosure...more

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Storage Tank Enforcement: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and Lakeland, Tennessee Operator Enter into...

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (“TDEC”) and Carroll’s Roofing & Construction, LLC, (“CRC”) entered into an August 6th Settlement Agreement and Order (“Agreement”) addressing an alleged violation of...more

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New York Makes It Easier to Identify Potential Environmental Justice Communities

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The New York State Legislature passed legislation on Tuesday, April 30, that requires the state’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to publish a biennial list of “high local environmental impact zones” – areas...more

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Major Expansion Of Emerging Contaminant Sampling Requirements In New York

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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) is now requiring all sites entering into a state cleanup program to sample for two of the more popular and well-known “emerging contaminants” – 1,4-dioxane...more

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Amendments to State Environmental Quality Review Regulations Became Effective January 1

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To ensure that New York state agencies and local governments can meaningfully assess the environmental impact of proposed projects, the State Environmental Quality Review regulations received substantial amendments this year....more

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Updated SEQRA Regulations Became Effective January 1, 2019

On January 1, 2019, revised regulations implementing the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) took effect. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) adopted these updated regulations on June...more

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Long-Awaited SEQRA Amendments Are Finally Here: So What Are They, and What Do They Mean?

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After six years and vigorous public comment, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has adopted substantive amendments to the implementing regulations of the State Environmental Quality Review Act...more

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The Continuing Saga Of NYSDEC’s Proposed Amendments To Its SEQRA Regulations

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In 2012, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) proposed sweeping changes to its State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) regulations. ...more

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Proposed General Permit Aims to Standardize Wastewater Management

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On March 31, 2018, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (“DEC”) opened a public comment period regarding the potential issuance of a State Pollution Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) general permit...more

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