In accordance with the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized reporting requirements for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on October 11, 2023.
Monday, July 8, 2024 was the effective date of EPA’s May 2024 Ruling designating PFOA and PFOS perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), and their salts and structural isomers, as hazardous substances under the Superfund law (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act-CERCLA).
EPA forged ahead with actions under the PFAS Strategic Road Map announcing in April 2024 two long-awaited final rulings with far reaching implications.
In April 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced their final ruling solidifying Federal Drinking Water Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for common PFAS chemicals.
In April 2024, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued an update to the Interim Guidance on the Destruction and Disposal (D&D) of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Materials Containing Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).
In February 2024, the New York State Department of Health (DOH) updated its 2006 “Guidance for Evaluating Soil Vapor Intrusion in the State of New York” without providing advanced notice or an accompanying fact sheet.
The Inland Flood Protection Rules were readopted on July 17, 2023 to address recent flooding in New Jersey as part of a regulatory reform effort known as NJ PACT (New Jersey Protecting Against Climate Threats).
On April 21, 2023, New Jersey adopted the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Brownfields Redevelopment Incentive Program rules.
On May 25, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in the case Sackett v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
In 2019, the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) established the Pedestrian Ramp Program Unit (PRU) in response to a settlement agreement.
Historically, many NYC land development projects begin with the demolition of buildings and hardscapes before the design and permitting of new buildings.
On April 28, 2023, the New Jersey Highlands Council adopted policy standards that ban new warehouses in the Highlands Preservation Area and Highlands Protection and Conservation Zones.
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) published Sea Level Rise Guidance to DTSC Project Managers for Cleanup Activities (Draft Final) in February 2023, mandating DTSC project managers to consider sea level rise (SLR) during hazardous substance and hazardous waste cleanup.
On December 15, 2022, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published final rulemaking (effective February 13, 2023) recognizing ASTM International E1527-21 “Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process” as satisfying 40 CFR Part 312 “All Appropriate Inquiries” (AAI) Rule.
As identified at NJDEP’s Division of Land Resource Protection engagement sessions held on October 19th and 20th, the emergency rule adoption that was contemplated earlier this year to reform the flood hazard and state stormwater management rules will be published as a regular rule proposal in the 4th quarter of 2022.
During the October 11, 2022 Site Remediation Advisory Group meeting, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) presented on its intent to publish interim SRS for four PFAS compounds, perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), and hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA or GenX).
On April 20, 2022, The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) published a final rule completing Phase 1 of rulemaking to revise provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). These new rules become effective May 20, 2022.
On February 26, 2022, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) published a new Interim Final technical guidance document (TGD): Utilizing Published Data in Performing a Background Demonstration and Equivalent Site Evaluation for Naturally Occurring Vanadium.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has published a final rule for reissuance of the remaining 40 Nationwide Permits (NWP) and the issuance of 1 new NWP, which authorizes work in streams, wetlands, and other waters of the U.S. under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act.
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control’s (DTSC) Office of Brownfields’ Equitable Communities Revitalization Grant (ECRG) launched January 31, 2022.
ASTM International published E1527-21 Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process on November 16, 2021.
On November 20, 2021, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) published updates to the regulations for the administration of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act, known as Act 2.
The publication of the revised ASTM E1527 Standard Practice on Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) is fast approaching.
The Unified Stormwater Rule will soon change requirements for how stormwater is managed on new construction and redevelopment properties in NYC.
On August 30, 2021, the U.S. District Court of Arizona issued an order vacating and remanding the Navigable Waters Protection Rule.
On August 3, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 158 into law. This bill appropriates $500 million for DTSC to investigate and clean up more of the 150,000 to 200,000 contaminated properties in California and revitalize communities suffering from environmental justice issues by recycling land to make it available for beneficial reuse.
Nationwide Permits (NWP) authorize work in streams, wetlands and other waters of the United States under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act.
On September 8, 2020, the NJDEP issued a public notice regarding the Permit Extension Act of 2020 (PEA), which extends the term of numerous government permits and approvals in effect on March 9, 2020.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) adopted major amendments to the Stormwater Management Rules (SWMR) at N.J.A.C. 7:8 on March 2, 2020.
The San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Water Board) Toxics Cleanup Division has published interim final ESLs as guidance screening levels for two PFAS: Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoate (PFOA).
On July 1, 2020, Governor Murphy signed into law the Permit Extension Act of 2020 (“PEA”). This law applies to State permits in existence during the period in which the COVID-19 public health emergency is in effect and extends permits for an additional six months.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has added PFAS to the TRI Reporting List. This rule became effective on January 1, 2020. The first TRI Report requiring the addition of PFAS is due on July 1, 2021.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) issued a Compliance Alert addressing any environmental law, rule, regulation, permit or approval by the DEP that may be constrained by circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 Pandemic.
On April 6, 2020, NJDEP proposed long-expected amendments and revisions to cleanup standards applied to remediation sites in New Jersey (N.J.A.C. 7:26D).
The US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) has published the final Navigable Waters Protection Rule redefining “waters of the United States,” which are federally regulated under the Clean Water Act.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) has recently finalized the Navigable Waters Protection Rule, redefining “waters of the United States,” which are federally regulated under the Clean Water Act.
On November 2, 2019, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) released a revised Management of Fill Policy that will be effective January 1, 2020 and pertains to fill material characterized and / or moved off-site after that date.
On February 14, 2019, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the release of its per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) Action Plan.
Property owners, managers, facilities and maintenance personnel, architects, engineers, and all others involved in the management and maintenance of a New York City property, including multi-dwelling units, are now required to comply with Local Law No. 55, which went into effect on January 18, 2019.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) released its long-anticipated updated Technical Guidance Manual (TGM) for the Land Recycling Program (also known as Act 2) on January 19, 2019.
Effective November 17, 2018, a transportation data collection moratorium will go into effect for New York City’s five boroughs.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) adopted a rulemaking change to the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) regulations.
New York City regulations now require that stationary diesel engines meet the USEPA’s Tier 4 emission standards. Property owners, facility managers, and operators must ensure that their engines comply with these stringent emission standards.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Division of Land Use Regulation (DLUR) adopted revisions to the Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act (FWPA) Rules (N.J.A.C. 7:7A) on December 18, 2017.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has adopted amendments to the Flood Hazard Area Control Act Rules (N.J.A.C. 7:13), Coastal Zone Management Rules (N.J.A.C. 7:7) and Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act Rules (N.J.A.C. 7:7A), effective July 17, 2017.
Public Act No. 17-146, Section 30 modifies Subsection (g) of CT General Statute Sec. 22a-430 raising the subsurface sewage disposal system (SSDS) site jurisdictional limit from 5,000 gallons per day (gpd) up to 7,500 gpd, effective July 1, 2017.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has adopted amendments to the Flood Hazard Area Control Act Rules (N.J.A.C. 7:13), Coastal Zone Management Rules (N.J.A.C. 7:7) and Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act Rules (N.J.A.C. 7:7A), effective July 17, 2017.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Division of Land Use Regulation (DLUR) issued proposed revisions to the Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act Rules (FWPA) (N.J.A.C. 7:7A) on May 1, 2017.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has published a final rule for the reissuance of existing nationwide permits (NWP) with some minor modifications and issuance of two new NWPs.
The San Jose City Council unanimously approved an extension of the Downtown High-Rise Incentive Program last month.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Office of Water Resources Management Coordination adopted new Water Quality Management Planning (WQMP) rules (N.J.A.C. 7:15) on November 7.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) released updated Vapor Intrusion Guidance on Saturday, November 19, which will become effective on January 18, 2017.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) reissued the PAG-03 General Permit on September 24, 2016 for a new 5-year term.
Are you aware of an abandoned gas station property in Ohio that is vacant, but ideal for redevelopment? The property could be eligible to receive funding through the Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA).
North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) and Environmental Health Section Division of Water Quality has released Guidelines for the Assessment and Cleanup of Saltwater Releases.
On June 20th, the NJDEP adopted the June 2015 Flood Hazard Area Control Act (FHACA) Rule proposal without substantial changes.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently finalized new rules that will impact at least 192 Pennsylvania facilities that are major sources of either oxides of nitrogen (NOx) or volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions.
The California Regional Water Quality Control Board – San Francisco Bay Region recently published its 2016 update of the Environmental Screening Levels (ESLs).