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William Sullivan, Chair of the firm's environmental group, concentrates his practice in the areas of environmental law, land use law, redevelopment law and renewable energy law.
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Applying for NJ’s Brownfield Redevelopment Incentive post image

Applying for NJ’s Brownfield Redevelopment Incentive

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is currently accepting applications for the Brownfield Redevelopment Incentive… The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is currently accepting applications for the Brownfield Redevelopment Incentive. The deadline to apply for the first round of funding is Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 5PM. The new tax credit program, which […]

Author: William Sullivan

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NJDEP Decide to Tighten Flood Hazard Area Development Rules

Land use development in New Jersey will be limited further by new regulations proposed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Land use development in New Jersey, which is already stringently regulated by local and State authorities, will be limited further by new regulations proposed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection […]

Author: William Sullivan

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New NJEDA Program Can Help Developers Bring Historic Properties Back to Life

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) recently approved regulations for the Historic Property Reinvestment Program... The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) recently approved regulations for the Historic Property Reinvestment Program. The program, which was established under the New Jersey Economic Recovery Act of 2020 (ERA), aims to incentivize the rehabilitation of designated historic […]

Author: William Sullivan

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New Jersey Board of Public Utilities Releases Solar Transition Straw Proposal post image

New Jersey Board of Public Utilities Releases Solar Transition Straw Proposal

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities Recently Published a Straw Proposal Intended to Aid in Transition from Current SREC Program The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) recently published a straw proposal intended to aid in the transition from the current Solar Renewable Energy Certificate (SREC) Program to a new system that is yet to be determined. While the straw proposal provides […]

Author: William Sullivan

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EPA Unveils Much-Anticipated Clean Water Rule post image

EPA Unveils Much-Anticipated Clean Water Rule

EPA Recently Unveiled “Waters of the United States” Definition, Which Would Reshape Federal Authority Under the Clean Water Act On December 11, 2018, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army (the “Agencies”) unveiled their much-anticipated definition of “waters of the United States,” (“WOTUS”) which would reshape federal authority under the Clean Water Act (CWA). Under the proposed […]

Author: William Sullivan

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Is the NJ Solar Industry Headed for Collapse?

New Jersey is planning to overhaul the way it approaches solar energy and end the existing solar renewable energy certificate (SREC) program used in part to finance solar projects. The value of SRECs — awarded for each megawatt-hour of electricity generated from a solar energy installation — has fluctuated significantly in recent years. After crashing six years ago, the market is rebounding. However, without an interim system for incentivizing solar development while the new program is put in place, solar advocates are warning that the New Jersey solar industry could again be in trouble.

Author: William Sullivan

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Historic Property Reinvestment Act Seeks to Incentivize Historic Preservation in New Jersey post image

Historic Property Reinvestment Act Seeks to Incentivize Historic Preservation in New Jersey

New Jersey developers and homeowners could be eligible for tax credits under new legislation that seeks to encourage the rehabilitation and preservation of historic properties. If the legislation becomes law, New Jersey would join 35 other states that already have historic rehabilitation tax credits in place. 

Author: William Sullivan

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Trio of Bills Seek to Boost NJ Renewable Energy Use post image

Trio of Bills Seek to Boost NJ Renewable Energy Use

Lawmakers Introduce Three Bills That Would Increase New Jersey Renewable Energy Use State lawmakers are currently considering three bills that would increase New Jersey renewable energy reliance. The Legislature appears to be putting the wheels in motion for the energy policy shift that will likely occur now that Phil Murphy has been elected Governor. All […]

Author: William Sullivan

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Gov. Christie Signs Bills to Preserve New Jersey Farmland post image

Gov. Christie Signs Bills to Preserve New Jersey Farmland

Gov. Chris Christie Recently Signed a Package of Bills Intended to Further Preserve New Jersey Farmland Gov. Chris Christie recently signed a package of bills intended to further preserve New Jersey farmland. The legislation will help fund preservation efforts by counties and municipalities, as well as bolster New Jersey’s farming industry by increasing access to […]

Author: William Sullivan

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New NJ Flood Maps and Regulations Pose Challenges and Opportunities post image

New NJ Flood Maps and Regulations Pose Challenges and Opportunities

On January 24, 2013, Governor Chris Christie and the NJ Department of Environmental Protection (“NJDEP”) announced emergency regulations that adopted the Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”)’s updated Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) maps.  The new regulations also amended the Flood Hazard Area Control Act (“FHACA”) regulations in light of the devastation caused by Superstorm Sandy.  […]

Author: William Sullivan

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