The D.C. Circuit Court of appeals issued a major rebuke to those who believe climate change is no longer relevant in environmental reviews. In Sierra Club v. FERC, No. 16-1329 (D.C. Cir. Aug. 22, 2017), the Court agreed with environmental groups,
Ohio Environmental Law Blog
Insight & Commentary for the Business and Legal Community
The Ohio Environmental Law Blog, published by attorney Joseph Koncelik of Tucker Ellis LLP, focuses on environmental law issues in Ohio, including regulatory developments, brownfield redevelopment, wetland delineation, and state and federal environmental programs. The blog covers topics such as climate change, renewable energy, hazardous waste management, water pollution, and sustainability initiatives. It provides updates on state grant programs, EPA regulatory proposals, and legal interpretations affecting environmental compliance and land use in Ohio. The blog also discusses practical implications of environmental laws for businesses and developers, including permitting and remediation processes.
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Superfund Reform- What Can We Expect?
While the Trump Administrations primary environmental agenda has been focused on deregulation, one area EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt has prioritized is Superfund (i.e. CERCLA). Superfund is meant to investigate and cleanup the dirtiest sites in the country. However, its long…
Budget Bill Fix to VAP Automatic Tax Exemption
U.S. EPA Delays Ozone Designations and Demonstrates Change In Priorities
On June 6, 2017, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt notified states that U.S. EPA was extending by one year the deadline for designating those areas in non-compliance with the 2015 ozone standard. The 2015 ozone standard is 70 parts per billion…
Surge in Environmental Citizen Suits Anticipated under Trump Administration
The Trump Administration has made rollback of environmental regulations a top priority. Through the use of Executive Orders and the Congressional Review Act(CRA), the Administration has already undone significant Obama era regulations, including the Waters of the U.S. Rule (WOTUS)…
Ohio Senators Oppose Closing Midwest Regional Office of U.S. EPA
In the past several months, the Trump Administration has targeted U.S. EPA for major regulatory reform, massive budget cuts and a roll-back of Obama era regulations. No Administration since the enactment of the landmark environmental statutes has gone as as…
JobsOhio Launches Site Selection Search Database
JobsOhio launched a new site selection tool called SiteOhio designed to provide easy access to businesses looking for locations to either develop new facilities or buy/lease existing buildings. The easy to use web based tool allows you to search by…
Slow Pace of Appointments and Restrictions on Decision Making at EPA
The Trump Administration has been slow to announce appointments to key positions within U.S. EPA. Administrator Scott Pruitt is in many ways is operating on a island within the Agency. As reported in the New York Times, the Administration…
Ohio EPA Limits Use of Expedited Wetland/Stream Permitting to Certain Areas of the State
Developments that have small impacts to wetlands (typically around 1/2 acre or less) or streams (typically around 300 feet or less) have been able to qualify for expedited permitting known as Nationwide Permits (NWP). Projects with greater impacts must obtain…
Federal EPA Budget Doesn’t Reflect Stated Priorities
This week, President Trump released his Administration’s first federal budget dubbed the “America First- A Blueprint to Make America Great Again.” Under the budget proposal, U.S. EPA current budget would be cut by 31% which amounts to a…