Ground Rules: A Knauf Shaw Blog

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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Oil

Petroleum Case Law Update 2020

KnaufShaw

Each year, the Petroleum Spills Committee of the Environmental & Energy Law Section of the New York State Bar Association…

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Pollution

NY Adopts Regulations to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Cap by 30%

KnaufShaw

On December 1, 2020, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and New York State Energy Research and…

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KANYUCK NAMED "LAWYER OF THE YEAR" IN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

Dwight Kanyuck named "Lawyer of the Year" in Environmental Law in Rochester, NY for "Best Lawyers in America®"

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KNAUF & KENDALL RECOGNIZED AS SUPER LAWYERS®

Alan Knauf & Amy Kendall were recognized as 2024 Upstate New York Super Lawyers® in Environmental Law