PFAS – It’s Everywhere in New Jersey

November 12, 2019

Recent news regarding elevated levels of a commonly used chemical in drinking water may have potentially greater implications for almost all public water supply systems. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), which have been identified as carcinogens, have been reported in 570 water systems, according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG) analysis of water utility data from NJDEP. Only a year ago, just 47 systems reported PFAS in their water. This information resulted in water systems…

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New Jersey Releases Draft of 2019 Energy Master Plan and Invites Comment

By Stephen A. Kisker & John G. Valeri Jr.

June 17, 2019

On June 10, 2019, the State of New Jersey released a draft of the 2019 New Jersey Energy Master Plan (the “EMP”) for comment. If adopted, the EMP would be a seismic shift in New Jersey energy policy. Quoting the draft plan, “New Jersey is embarking on a significant transition in its energy system, including aggressively pursuing energy efficiency and conservation measures, modernizing the grid, decentralizing electricity production, decarbonizing the energy system, and adding significant…

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Third Circuit Opinion Sets Precedent That Implicates Projects Involving State-Issued Environmental Permits

By John G. Valeri Jr.

October 5, 2018

On September 5, 2018, the United States Third Circuit Court of Appeals (“Third Circuit”) rendered a decision that could potentially implicate the NJDEP permitting process in future Natural Gas Act and other federal permitting actions. In Township of Bordentown, et al. v. FERC, No. 17-3207 (3rd Cir. September 5, 2018), the Third Circuit held that the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (“NJDEP”) could not deny the Petitioners the ability to request an adjudicatory hearing…

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Senate Environment and Energy Committee Passes S-1074 (1R)

By John G. Valeri Jr.

February 20, 2018

In the latest chapter on the issue regarding public access to beaches and waterfronts, on February 5, 2018, the Senate Environment and Energy Committee passed a bill that attempts to codify public access requirements as it applies to NJDEP coastal permitting programs. S-1074 (1R) sponsored by Senators Smith and Bateman, requires that NJDEP issue any permits, approvals, administrative actions or consent decrees under the Coastal Area Facilities Review Act (CAFRA), the Wetlands Act of 1970…

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PFAS – It’s Everywhere in New Jersey

New Jersey Releases Draft of 2019 Energy Master Plan and Invites Comment

Third Circuit Opinion Sets Precedent That Implicates Projects Involving State-Issued Environmental Permits

Senate Environment and Energy Committee Passes S-1074 (1R)

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