Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) Grants for Vulnerable Communities
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.
USACE Reissuing/Modifying 12 Nationwide Permits and Issuing 4 New Nationwide Permits
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.
Permit Extension Act of 2020 – September 2020 Update
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.
NJDEP Adopts Major Amendments to the State Stormwater Management Rules
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.
San Francisco Bay Regional Water Board Publishes Interim Final ESLs for PFAS
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).
Governor Murphy Signed into Law the Permit Extension Act of 2020
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.
US EPA Adds Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) List
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.
NJDEP Issues NJ Site Remediation Program Timeframe Extensions Due to COVID-19
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.
NJDEP Proposes Substantial Amendments to Remediation Standards
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).
US EPA Publishes Final Navigable Waters Protection Rule
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.
US EPA Finalizes the Navigable Waters Protection Rule
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.
EPA Released Its PFAS Action Plan – But States Chart Their Own Course
On February 14, 2019, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the release of its per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) Action Plan.
Indoor Allergen Hazards (Mold and Pests) Local Law No. 55 is Now in Effect
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.
PADEP Updated Act 2 Technical Guidance Manual Released
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.
NYSDEC Adopts Revisions to State Environmental Quality Review Regulations
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) adopted a rulemaking change to the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) regulations.
Stationary Engines in New York City Must Now Meet the USEPA’s Most Stringent Emission Standards
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.
NJDEP Adopts Revisions to the Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act Rules
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.
Changes to NJDEP’s Soil Remediation Standards: Important Opportunities and Challenges to Evaluate
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.
Connecticut Legislation Affecting Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Jurisdiction
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.
NJDEP Issues Proposed Revision to the Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act Rules
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.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Reissues Nationwide Permits
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.
NJDEP Water Quality Management Planning Rule Adopted
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.
Ohio Brownfield Funding Update – Application Period for the 3rd Round of Abandoned Gas Station Cleanup Grant Funding to Open January 2017
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 Brine Spill Guidelines and Remediation Resources Released by NDDOH and EERC
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.
RACT 2: Upcoming Compliance Deadlines for New Emission Control Requirements in Pennsylvania
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.
Environmental Screening Levels (ESLs) Update Published by California Regional Water Quality Control Board
The California Regional Water Quality Control Board – San Francisco Bay Region recently published its 2016 update of the Environmental Screening Levels (ESLs).
