From David G. Mandelbaum of GT Philadelphia:

As discussed previously, the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) proposed regulations that would govern natural gas drilling in the Delaware River Basin.  New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced yesterday that New York plans to sue the federal government if it does not conduct an environmental review prior to approving any regulations that would allow natural gas drilling in the Basin.  Schneiderman contends that a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review of the environmental impacts of drilling must be conducted before any regulations are finalized.

In May 2009 and June 2010, DRBC Executive Director Carol R. Collier subjected production wells and then exploratory wells to preconstruction review by the Commission.  In May 2010, the Commission announced a moratorium on granting approvals for those wells until adoption of regulations.  If the regulations are delayed, development of natural gas resources would be frozen until regulations are adopted.

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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

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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 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.

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