New York’s legislature has passed significant amendments to New York’s Environmental Conservation Law concerning the Inactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Site Remedial Program—commonly referred to as the State Superfund program.
NY DEC Proposes Environmental Justice-Focused Amendments to SEQRA and UPA—Potential Impacts on Project Permitting
On Jan. 29, 2025, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) proposed amendments to its State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) (6 NYCRR Part 617) and the Uniform
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Latin America Environmental Updates: September and October 2024
This GT Alert highlights significant environmental developments in Latin America from September to October 2024.
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The Montana ‘Youth Climate Case’ and the Pa. Environmental Rights Amendment
On Aug. 14, a trial judge in Montana issued findings of fact and conclusions of law after a bench trial in what has been called the Montana “Youth Climate Case.”
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May 9 | Greenberg Traurig’s Environmental, Health and Safety Webinar – Part One
Greenberg Traurig will host the first of a two-part Environmental, Health and Safety webinar series May 9, 2023. The COVID-19 pandemic, economic and logistical challenges, and a new administration
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New York Adopts New Environmental Justice Law That Requires Consideration of ‘Disproportionate Impacts’ on Disadvantaged Communities for Permit Issuance and Renewal
Continuing the trend toward protecting environmental justice communities, New York Gov. Hochul is expected to sign a chapter amendment to a recently passed bill that would have established new standards
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New York State Climate Action Council Adopts Final Scoping Plan to Achieve Climate Goals
Now that the New York State Climate Action Council adopted the final scoping plan, the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act requires the Department of Environmental Conservation to adopt regulations to enforce emissions mandates consistent with the Plan, which must be promulgated by Jan. 1, 2024.
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Cumulative risk by any other name: Seeking environmental justice in an era of statutory, regulatory, and scientific uncertainty
On his first day in office, President Biden issued Executive Order 14008, calling on federal agencies to prioritize environmental justice and find ways to address disproportionate pollution impacts on
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Two Big Trends Around the Corner for Environmental Law
Consider two longer-term trends in environmental law and policy: (a) refocusing from rural and wild places to the environment where people are, and (b) dealing with the regulatory advantage given
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The Biden Administration’s Environmental Justice Policy Agenda: First Steps to Identify How Your Project Fits in the Landscape
The Biden administration has prioritized environmental justice and taken steps in this area that impact businesses with U.S. operations. In a Jan. 24, 2022 speech, EPA Administrator Michael Regan spoke
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