Writings by Daniel T. McKillop

Dan McKillop has more than fifteen years of experience representing corporate and individual clients in complex environmental litigation and regulatory proceedings before state and federal courts and environmental agencies arising under numerous state and federal statutes.

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New Jersey Poised to Revamp Site Remediation Regulations - How Will You Be Impacted?

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has proposed a massive overhaul of its rules and regulations governing site remediation. The proposed changes would impact several key site remediation regulations, including the Industrial Site Recovery Act (ISRA) Rules, the Administrative Requirements for the Remediation of Contaminated Sites, the Technical Requirements for Site Remediation, and the […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

January 27, 2025

NJDEP

How Climate Change Superfund Laws May Shake Up Environmental Liability

On December 26, 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law the “Climate Change Superfund Act,” which seeks “to establish a climate change adaptation cost recovery program that will require companies that have contributed significantly to the buildup of climate change-driving greenhouse gases in the atmosphere to bear a proportionate share of the cost […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

January 23, 2025

EPA Finalizes Rules to Ban Chemical Solvents TCE and PCE

On December 9, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized its risk management rules for trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE) under the 2016 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) amendments. The chemicals, used in cleaners, lubricants, sealants, adhesives, paints, and other commercial applications, are believed to cause cancer, affect reproductive systems, and compromise immune systems. […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

December 18, 2024

Scarinci Hollenbeck

New Federal Legislation Targets Hemp-Derived Cannabis Products

Newly proposed federal legislation seeks to increase oversight over the growing (and largely unregulated) market for hemp-derived cannabis products. Like New Jersey’s recently enacted hemp law, the Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act (CSRA) would establish health and safety standards, as well as restrict access by minors. “Just like the tobacco industry marketing cigarettes to young people, nobody […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

October 25, 2024

Cannabis Legislation

New Intoxicating Hemp Law Will Dramatically Affect New Jersey Cannabis, Hemp, and Liquor Industries

On September 12, 2024, Gov. Phil Murphy signed controversial legislation that will dramatically alter New Jersey’s cannabis, hemp, and liquor industries. The new law aims to regulate the influx of intoxicating hemp products into the marketplace by bringing them under the purview of the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC). That means that edibles, THC-infused beverages, […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

September 17, 2024

NECANN 2024 New Jersey Cannabis Convention to Feature Dan McKillop

New Jersey Cannabis Attorney Dan McKillop to Speak on Psychedelics Law Panel at NECANN’s 2024 New Jersey Cannabis Convention in Atlantic City On Friday, September 6, 2024, Partner & Chair of Scarinci Hollenbeck’s Cannabis and Psychedelics Law department Daniel T. McKillop will be featured as a speaker on a panel entitled, “The Status and Future […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

September 4, 2024

Scarinci Hollenbeck

Micro License NJ: Legal Essentials for Cannabis Microbusinesses

Cannabis microbusinesses have a smaller footprint than a regular cannabis business, concerning its business operations, capacity, and quantity of product. To help foster their development, New Jersey’s cannabis regulations establish certain incentives for a micro license NJ, including significantly lower licensing costs. Getting any startup off the ground is no easy feat. To take advantage […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

August 28, 2024

What is CERCLA? A Comprehensive Guide to Superfund Law and Its Impact

What Does CERLA Stand For? What does CERCLA stand for? It stands for The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and is often at the center of the most complex environmental law matters. So, what is CERCLA and how can it impact you? CERCLA, also known as Superfund, governs the cleanup of hazardous […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

August 26, 2024

Supreme Court Clean Water Act Ruling: Legal Implications and Analysis

The federal government’s authority to regulate wetlands has been the subject of frequent litigation. In Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency, 598 U.S. ____ (2023), the U.S. Supreme Court clarified the reach of the Clean Water Act (CWA), specifically the meaning of the phrase “the waters of the United States.” Under the Court’s new test, the […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

August 22, 2024

Complying With EPA’s New PFAS Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized reporting and recordkeeping requirements for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). In accordance with obligations under TSCA, the EPA is requiring any person that manufactures (including import) or has manufactured (including imported) PFAS or PFAS-containing articles in any year since January 1, […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

August 6, 2024

Cannabis Law 2024: Key Changes and Impacts Across New Jersey

New Jersey’s cannabis industry continues to face a rapidly evolving legal landscape. Key cannabis law 2024 updates include the Biden Administration’s plan to reschedule cannabis and efforts to regulate the expanding market for intoxicating hemp products. Because cannabis businesses still face ongoing challenges related to licensing, accessing capital, and tax deductions, partnering with an experienced […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

July 30, 2024

Understanding NJ CREAMMA: New Jersey's Cannabis Regulatory Act

The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act (NJCREAMM Act or NJCREAMMA) authorizes and regulates the use of recreational cannabis in New Jersey. For existing and prospective New Jersey cannabis businesses, the law establishes a wide range of regulatory requirements, ranging from licensing to ongoing compliance. History of NJCREAMMA After failing to […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

July 28, 2024

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