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
By Michael J. Lesser, Environmental Law Section, NYSBA © 2014 Enforcement News EPA to Review All Consent Decrees as per 2014 -2018 Strategic Plan As part of EPA's FY 2014-2018 Strategic Plan, the agency has set the goal of...
Posted by Sam Capasso on July 13, 2014 1:18 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 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
By Michael J. Lesser, Environmental Section, NYSBA © 2013ENFORCEMENT NEWSNanotech's Mega-LeakThe Albany media has regularly reported on the ever-expanding local nanotech and computer chip industries and the economic benefits that follow. Until now, there has been virtually no reporting on...
Posted by Sam Capasso on June 2, 2013 9:47 PM
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