While we are all dealing with the challenges presented by coronavirus, it is important that environmental compliance not be forgotten. Both the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) have issued guidance.
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The Environmental Law Blog published by Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC focuses on legal developments and regulatory issues related to environmental protection and compliance. It covers topics such as state and federal environmental regulations, site remediation and contamination oversight, emerging contaminants like PFAS, environmental due diligence in real estate transactions, and enforcement actions by agencies like the EPA and NJDEP. The blog also addresses legislative changes impacting environmental practices, including waste reduction initiatives and sustainability programs. It provides updates on environmental liability, permitting, and policy shifts affecting industries and governmental entities in New Jersey and New York.
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New Jersey Board of Public Utilities Issues an Emergency Order in Response to COVID-19
Today, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (“NJBPU”) held an emergency meeting via conference call to consider a single emergency order responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. During today’s meeting, the NJBPU issued an order, effective today, mandating the following:…
89 Water Street Associates, LLC v. Reilly
An unpublished Superior Court Appellate Division opinion (89 Water Street Associates, LLC v. Reilly, Docket No. A-3366-17T1, October 1, 2019), despite being non-precedential, will be instructive to lawyers handling commercial real estate transactions, land use issues, or environmental litigation arising…
Significant Increase in OSHA Inspections; Reduction in Electric Reporting Requirements; Two Recent Environmental Exposure Cases with Significant Fines Proposed
In fiscal year 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) conducted 33,401 more inspections than in the previous three years, which includes a notable increase in chemical exposure cases.
While inspections are increasing significantly, in…
“Dirty Dirt” Law Expands DEP Enforcement Authority – Model Ordinance Requires Unspecified Soil Sampling
Note, February 27, 2020: The NJDEP has made available licensing registration forms referenced in our original blog post that must be submitted by any entity engaged in “soil and fill recycling services” by April 20, 2020. NJDEP also issued a…
Trump Administration Proposes Significant Revisions to NEPA Regulations
In a rule proposal published in the Federal Register on January 10, 2020, the Trump administration is proposing the first significant regulatory changes to the 50-year old National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”) since the implementing regulations were promulgated by the…
Funding Available to Combat Harmful Algal Blooms
Last month, the NJDEP announced $13.5 million in funding available for local projects to improve water quality and to prevent harmful algal blooms (“HABs”). HABs affected numerous fresh water bodies in New Jersey last summer, most notably, Lake Hopatcong and…
Welcome to “Ground Zero” for Climate Change
On December 12, 2019, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (“NJDEP”) held the first meeting of the Interagency Council on Climate Change, a panel created by Executive Order 89 issued by Governor Murphy. At that meeting, NJDEP released a…
Third Circuit Fills Gap Left by CERCLA
By CSG Law
In November, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a granting of summary judgment by the District Court for the District of New Jersey. The Court of Appeals determined that the current property owner’s claim for contribution pursuant to the…
New Jersey Legislature Considering Bill to Amend A-901 Applicability
In December 2019, a bill to amend New Jersey’s A-901 licensing program cleared two hurdles in the Assembly on its way to a full floor vote and possible presentment to the Governor. New Jersey Senate Bill 2306 (Assembly Bill 4267),…