Ground Rules: A Knauf Shaw Blog
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…
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.
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…
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…
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)…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Petroleum Spill Reporting
KnaufShaw
Reporting a petroleum spill in New York can be confusing and an overwhelming experience. There are numerous spill reporting requirements,…