Ground Rules: A Knauf Shaw Blog

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NYSDEC’s New Freshwater Wetlands Regulations Challenged

Amy Kendall

Four newly filed lawsuits—brought by municipalities, property owners, and business associations—are challenging the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s…

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NY Governor Hochul signs Climate Change Superfund Act into Law

Jon Witmer

New law requires cost sharing for adaptive infrastructure projects necessitated by climate change.

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National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for PFAS

Eamon Danieu

EPA Unveils National Primary Drinkng Water Regulations for Six PFAS On April 10, 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency…

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EPA Proposes Listing Nine PFAS Compounds as RCRA Hazardous Constituents

Eamon Danieu

On February 8, 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed changes to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act…

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New PBS/CBS Regulations Published

KnaufShaw

On July 19, 2023, the State published Notice of its Adoption of revised Petroleum Bulk Storage (6 NYCRR Part 613)…

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NYSDEC Issues Guidance for Compliance with Climate Law

Amy Kendall

NYSDEC Issues Guidance for Compliance with Climate Law  On December 14, 2022, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s…

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NYSDEC Extends Time to Make Comments on Proposed PBS/CBS Regulations

KnaufShaw

The comment period for the proposed PBS/CBS regulations has been extended until January 24, 2023.

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Green Amendment NY

Knauf Shaw Files Lawsuits Alleging Violations of the New Green Amendment to the NYS Constitution

KnaufShaw

Two lawsuits have been filed in New York State Supreme Court in Monroe County by Knauf Shaw LLP on behalf…

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Bulk Pertroleum Storage

NYSDEC Proposes Revisions to NYS Petroleum Bulk Storage Regulations

KnaufShaw

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (“NYSDEC”) is proposing to revise its regulations on petroleum bulk storage. The…

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Cannabis

NY Recreational Marijuana Law Includes Environmental Goals, Municipality Options

Amy Kendall

Recreational marijuana use will be legal in New York for those over 21 years of age. The Marijuana Regulation and…

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High Water Shield Setting

Biden Executive Orders Address Climate Change

KnaufShaw

During the first few weeks of the Biden Administration, multiple executive orders (“EOs”) have been issued to address climate change…

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Pollution

Petroleum Spill Reporting

KnaufShaw

Reporting a petroleum spill in New York can be confusing and an overwhelming experience. There are numerous spill reporting requirements,…

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Client Testimonials

"I have worked with Knauf Shaw for over 20 years, and trust that their experience and knowledge will serve me and my clients well. They are the environmental attorneys I refer my clients to when faced with complex and potentially costly environmental issues, knowing that their issues will be addressed with the care, focus, and experience that Knauf Shaw has been providing to the environmental legal community for almost 40 years." Michael Rumrill, President, Leader Professional Services, Inc.

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SHAW NAMED "LAWYER OF THE YEAR"

Linda Shaw was named 2026 Lawyer of the Year for Litigation-Environmental in Rochester, New York by The Best Lawyers in America®.

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ATTORNEYS RECOGNIZED BY "BEST LAWYERS"

Alan Knauf, Linda Shaw, Dwight Kanyuck, Amy Kendall and Jon Tantillo were recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in their fields.