Practice Area
Brownfield Redevelopment
Our attorneys were actively involved in the creation of the New York State Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) Law and have provided advice during legislative amendments.
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We are a boutique law firm with a big impact. We are committed to producing successful yet cost-efficient outcomes for our clients.
Practice Areas
Knauf Shaw LLP is ready to assist you with any environmental and energy law, land use, zoning or municipal law issue that may arise in your business or development plans. We practice from the tip of Long Island all the way to Niagara Falls.
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Our attorneys have decades of experience for simple matters, complex site remediations or developments, and can help you from start to finish.
Blog
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) …
Case Study
Former Glenwood Power Plant
The Glenwood Power Plant is approximately 4.7 acres of the 150 Acre Brownfield Opportunity Area along the Yonkers waterfront in an Environmental Zone running along the shoreline of the Hudson River. The Plant Site, which has been unused for almost 50 years, is a 100 year old historic power plant with magnificent views of the …
Client Testimonials
"I have worked with Knauf Shaw for over 20 years, and trust that their experience and knowledge will serve me and my clients well. They are the environmental attorneys I refer my clients to when faced with complex and potentially costly environmental issues, knowing that their issues will be addressed with the care, focus, and experience that Knauf Shaw has been providing to the environmental legal community for almost 40 years." Michael Rumrill, President, Leader Professional Services, Inc.
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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