By Michael J. Lesser, Environmental Law Section, NYSBA © 2014 Enforcement News Tonawanda Coke Sentenced for CAA-RCRA Criminal Fine (WDNY) Tonawanda Coke Corporation was sentenced to pay a $12.5 million penalty and $12.2 million in community service payments for criminal...
Posted by Sam Capasso on May 11, 2014 2:11 PM
By Michael J. Lesser, Environmental Law Section, NYSBA © 2014 Enforcement News for February DEC Proposes Environmental Monitor Policy DEC proposed the first changes in its monitoring policy since 1992. The 60-Day Comment Period Runs to April 14, 2014. The...
Posted by Sam Capasso on April 13, 2014 5:17 PM
By Michael J. Lesser, Environmental Law Section, NYSBA © 2014 Enforcement News for January Crude Oil Swamps NY Governor Cuomo issued an executive order directing several State agencies to undertake a complete review related to rail and water shipments of...
Posted by Sam Capasso on March 30, 2014 3:22 PM
By Michael J. Lesser, Environmental Law Section, NYSBA © 2013 Environmental Enforcement News New NYSDEC Audit Policy to be Effective November 18, 2013 In a major revision of its enforcement policies, NYSDEC initiated a new audit and self-disclosure program that...
Posted by Sam Capasso on November 17, 2013 1:29 PM
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 Former Nuke Plant Manager Charged with False filings Charges were filed by the SDNY US Attorney's office against a former chemistry manager for the Indian Point nuclear power facility...
Posted by Sam Capasso on September 9, 2013 6:50 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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