Ground Rules: A Knauf Shaw Blog

New PBS/CBS Regulations Published
Melissa Valle
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
Melissa Valle
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…

Second Circuit Finds CERCLA Claims Ripe Regardless of EPA Enforcement Status
Melissa Valle
On August 18, 2021, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals held that a party does not need to wait until…

NYSDEC Proposes Revisions to NYS Petroleum Bulk Storage Regulations
Melissa Valle
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (“NYSDEC”) is proposing to revise its regulations on petroleum bulk storage. The…

Supreme Court Revives Guam’s Superfund Claim against the U.S. Navy
KnaufShaw
Justice Clarence Thomas penned the rare unanimous decision in Guam v. United States, 593 U.S. ___ (2021), which recently held…

NY Recreational Marijuana Law Includes Environmental Goals, Municipality Options
Amy Kendall
Recreational marijuana use will be legal in New York for those over 21 years of age. The Marijuana Regulation and…

Biden Executive Orders Address Climate Change
KnaufShaw
During the first few weeks of the Biden Administration, multiple executive orders (“EOs”) have been issued to address climate change…

Judge Orders Illegal Superstructure in Finger Lakes Taken Down
Jonathan Tantillo
A long-standing steel frame on Conesus Lake which was constructed without necessary approvals from the Conesus Planning Board and Zoning…