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Scarinci Hollenbeck's Environmental practice group regularly provides clients with innovative and strategic solutions to the most pressing environmental and land use issues ranging from regulatory compliance counseling to solid waste management, representation in civil, criminal and administrative proceedings, and much more. The Environmental practice group is made up of accomplished practitioners with many years of experience who regularly publish articles relating to the industry.

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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

August 16, 2017

EPA Seeks to Redefine Waters of the USA

EPA Seeks to Redefine Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Congress enacted the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 (Clean Water Act or CWA) “to restore and maintain the chemical, physical and biological integrity of the Nation’s waters.” To accomplish this goal, the CWA prohibits the discharge of any pollutants into “navigable waters” […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

August 9, 2017

EPA Seeking to Amend All Appropriate Inquiry Rule (AAI)

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently proposed to amend its All Appropriate Inquiry Rule (AAI) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently proposed to amend its All Appropriate Inquiry Rule (AAI). Under the proposed rule change, the Standards and Practices for All Appropriate Inquiries would be amended to update an existing reference to a standard practice […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

July 17, 2017

Proposed Expansion Of New Jersey Class B Recycling Regulations

Bill Calls for Further Regulation of New Jersey Class B Recycling Services New Jersey lawmakers are considering legislation that would subject businesses engaging in soil and debris recycling services to the same regulation and oversight that applies to the solid waste industry. The bill, Senate Bill Number 2306, would also expand the definition of “key […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

July 11, 2017

EPA Making Superfund Program a Top Priority

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Makes Superfund Program a Top Priority Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt recently issued a memorandum stating that he plans to prioritize the agency’s Superfund cleanups. According to Pruitt, Superfund cleanup efforts “will be restored to their rightful place at the center of the agency’s core mission.” New Jersey Superfund […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

June 28, 2017

What Does This Appellate Court Decision Mean For The New Jersey Spill Act?

Investigation Costs Subject to Contribution Claim Under New Jersey’s Spill Act A recent Appellate Division decision may spur contribution suits under the New Jersey Spill Compensation and Control Act (the Spill Act). In Matejek v. Watson (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div., Mar., 3, 2017), the appeals court held that a property owner may compel neighboring property […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

April 5, 2017

NJ Court Rules EPA Notice Letter Triggers Coverage

NJ Court Makes Key Ruling Over Receipt of EPA Notice Letter Ruling on an issue of first impression in New Jersey, a New Jersey court has held in Cooper Industries LLC v. Employers Insurance of Wausau A Mutual Co. et al that receiving a General Notice Letter from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) pursuant to the […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

September 23, 2016

How Assembly Bill No 1914 Could Change New Jersey Construction Codes

What You Need to Know About Assembly Bill No 1914 The massive 2015 fire that destroyed the Avalon at Edgewater apartments in Bergen County may prompt changes to New Jersey’s construction codes with proposed legislation for Assembly Bill No 1914.The apartment complex was constructed in accordance with existing code; however, the buildings’ lightweight wood framing and lack […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

September 22, 2016

Reducing the Tax Burden on Contaminated Property in New Jersey

Property Owners May Be Able to Mitigate Costly Remediation on Their Contaminated Property in New Jersey Remediating environmentally contaminated property in New Jersey can be extremely costly for businesses across the state. To help ease the burden, property owners may be able to reduce the local property tax assessment on the property until the clean-up […]

Author: John M. Scagnelli

August 18, 2016

EPA Announces National Enforcement Initiatives

The U.S. Department of Environmental Protection recently announced its national enforcement initiatives for the next three years. Businesses in Monmouth County and throughout New Jersey should be aware of the new priorities and how they may impact their potential environmental liability. Every three years, the EPA refocuses its resources and identifies “the most important environmental […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

March 23, 2016

FDA Seeking to Define “Natural” for Food Labeling

As store shelves become crowded with products that feature food labeling purporting to be “natural,” the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is asking the public to weigh in on what the term means. Consumer petitions asking that the FDA define the term “natural” for use in food labeling prompted the agency to take formal […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

January 19, 2016

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NJ Environmental Testing Lab Settles Alleged Violations with DOJ and NJDEP

Accutest Laboratories, Inc., One Of New Jersey’s Largest Environmental Testing Laboratories, Settles With The U.S. Department Of Justice And The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection For Alleged Violations Of Testing Protocols. One of New Jersey’s largest environmental testing laboratories, Accutest Laboratories, Inc. of Dayton, New Jersey, recently entered into settlements with the U.S. Department […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

December 23, 2015

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