By Michael J. Lesser, Environmental Law Section, NYSBA © 2015 Enforcement News DEC Hits Hospitals with Hazardous Waste Violations Two Troy, NY hospitals were penalized almost $35,000 for numerous hazardous waste violations, including improper handling of chemo-therapy wastes and the...
Posted by Sam Capasso on July 5, 2015 3:32 PM
Legislative Forum May 6, 2015 Environmental Section New York State Bar Association Water is essential for life. It is essential for a healthy environment and a healthy economy. In contrast to water issues endemic to many other states, such as...
Posted by Sam Capasso on March 22, 2015 12:59 PM
By Michael J. Lesser, Environmental Law Section, NYSBA © 2014 Editorial Note: This Update introduces a new section: Energy Enforcement and Regulation. The increased federal, state and local involvement in the mining, processing, transportation and storage of fossil fuels is...
Posted by Sam Capasso on November 29, 2014 4:09 PM
By Michael J. Lesser, Environmental Law Section, NYSBA © 2014 Enforcement News EPA Fines US Department of Energy for Nuke Releases The DOE paid a $155,000 fine for twice allowing radiation to escape into the air during the cleanup of...
Posted by Sam Capasso on August 10, 2014 12:07 PM
By Michael J. Lesser, Environmental Law Section, NYSBA © 2014 Enforcement News for December Greene Co. Sewer Hook Up Ban lifted after 10 years In an example of DEC enforcement discretion, the agency lifted its 10 year moratorium on new...
Posted by Sam Capasso on February 27, 2014 3:56 PM
By Michael J. Lesser, Environmental Law Section, NYSBA © 2013 Enforcement News for November AG Recovers Eight Million Dollars for Oil Spill Fund Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced an $8.05 million settlement with ExxonMobil Oil Corporation, which will reimburse...
Posted by Sam Capasso on December 19, 2013 9:40 AM
By Michael J. Lesser, Environmental Law Section, NYSBA © 2013 Environmental Enforcement News $5 Billion Environmental Bond Act Backed by Sen. Mark Grisanti and Assem. Robert Sweeney Sen. Mark Grisanti and Assem. Robert Sweeney, the Environment Committee Chairs of the...
Posted by Sam Capasso on October 27, 2013 1:36 PM
By Michael J. Lesser, Environmental Section, NYSBA © 2013 Environmental Enforcement News Spotlight on the NYSDEC Forest Rangers The advent of August means forest fire awareness. Fire danger also raises awareness of the other NYSDEC police force, the NY Forest...
Posted by Sam Capasso on October 6, 2013 12:06 PM
By Michael J. Lesser, Environmental Section, NYSBA © 2013 Enforcement News Sewage, Sewage Everywhere Despite previous enforcement and significant fines, aging sewage treatment infrastructure and lots of rain makes some sewage overflows seemingly inevitable. Once again, Rensselaer County is the...
Posted by Sam Capasso on August 25, 2013 1:20 PM
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