From Stephen Jones of GT Philadelphia:

On March 1, 2011, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) postponed indefinitely its deadline for companies to report their 2010 emissions of greenhouse gases. Pursuant to a rule issued by EPA in October 2009, sources of greenhouse gases emitting more than 25,000 metric tons annually of carbon dioxide-equivalent were required to begin measuring their emissions on January 1, 2010, and to report them for the first time on or before March 31, 2011. According to EPA, approximately 10,000 facilities in the country were affected by this rule. According to reports of EPA’s action yesterday, the reporting deadline was delayed because EPA’s electronic reporting tool was not ready and needed more testing. EPA indicates that a new deadline will be announced before March 31. Given the reported schedule for completing the reporting tool, the new deadline likely is to be early summer.
 

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Caleb’s practice focuses on complex environmental litigation and environmental compliance. Caleb has represented clients in state and federal courts and in administrative proceedings. In his environmental litigation practice, Caleb often represents corporate clients in cost recovery, contribution and government enforcement actions under Comprehensive

Caleb’s practice focuses on complex environmental litigation and environmental compliance. Caleb has represented clients in state and federal courts and in administrative proceedings. In his environmental litigation practice, Caleb often represents corporate clients in cost recovery, contribution and government enforcement actions under Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). Caleb has litigated such matters through trial and has also helped clients negotiate and settle matters. He has worked with clients on cases involving a wide variety of contaminants, including but not limited to PCBs, PFAS, and dioxins. Caleb also has broad experience litigating complex commercial litigation, including products liability and mass tort/toxic tort matters. He has a depth of experience with all aspects of discovery, including work with experts, taking and defending depositions, motion practice, trial preparation and settlement negotiation.

Caleb provides practical advice to clients in the acquisition and disposition of businesses and assets and the re-development of brownfield sites. He works with clients to achieve compliance with state-specific voluntary cleanup programs, including Pennsylvania’s Land Recycling Program (Act 2).

Caleb counsels clients on compliance with a broad range of federal and state environmental laws, including RCRA, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and a host of other federal and state environmental laws.

In addition to his legal work, Caleb is active in various professional and civic organizations. He is currently serving as the Council’s Secretary for the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Environmental and Energy Law Section.