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.
Court Delivers Major Victory for Environmental Rights in Landmark Ruling On Montana’s Green Amendment
Eamon Danieu
Montana’s Supreme Court holds that Montana’s Green Amendment guarantees the right to a stable climate system.
EPA Designates PFOS and PFOA as Hazardous Substances under CERCLA
Eamon Danieu
On April 19, 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made its latest move responding to the nationwide issue…
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…
Claims for Violation of the Green Amendment Stand
KnaufShaw
Attempts by the State of New York and the Town of Perinton to dismiss a citizens group’s claims under the…
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 Announces New Partners- Jonathan Tantillo and Melissa Valle
KnaufShaw
We are proud to announce that Jonathan R. Tantillo and Melissa M. Valle have been promoted to Partners at Knauf…
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…