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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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What Does the Biden Administration’s Focus on Environmental Justice Mean for the Regulated Community?

Since taking office, President Joe Biden has signaled that improving the health and environment of overburdened communities will be one of his top environmental priorities… The federal government is about to follow New Jersey’s lead when it comes to environmental justice. Since taking office, President Joe Biden has signaled that improving the health and environment […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

February 22, 2021

NJDEP Announces Further Extension of Site Remediation Timelines

The NJDEP recently announced that it is further extending certain site remediation timeframes in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic for an additional 185 days... The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) recently announced that it is further extending certain site remediation timeframes in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic for an additional 185 […]

Author: John M. Scagnelli

February 16, 2021

NJDEP

NJDEP Proposing to Amend Vapor Intrusion Technical Guidance

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) is proposing changes to its Vapor Intrusion Technical Guidance (VIT Guidance)… The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) is proposing changes to its Vapor Intrusion Technical Guidance (VIT Guidance) that will significantly increase the frequency and number of soil-gas sub-slab (SSSG) samples that would be required […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

February 1, 2021

NJDEP

US Supreme Court Agrees to Address Circuit Split Over CERCLA Liability

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to consider a closely-watched case involving liability under CERCLA The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to consider a closely-watched case involving liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). The questions in Guam v. United States involve the interaction between cost recovery claims under CERCLA section […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

January 28, 2021

New NJEDA to Provide Funding for Brownfield Redevelopment Projects

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) recently announced the creation of the Brownfields Loan Program… The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) recently announced the creation of the Brownfields Loan Program. The new program will make low-interest loans of up to $5 million available to brownfield redevelopment projects for all aspects of brownfield revitalization, including assessment, […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

December 14, 2020

What Will a Biden Administration Mean for Environmental Law?

The regulatory landscape, particularly in environmental law, will likely change significantly once President-elect Joe Biden takes office in January The regulatory landscape will likely change significantly once President-elect Joe Biden takes office in January. Environmental law will likely see some of the biggest changes, with many of President Donald Trump’s business-friendly policies replaced by those […]

Author: Edward "Teddy" Eynon

December 10, 2020

Biden

Gov. Murphy Signs Bill Banning Single-Use Paper and Plastic Bags

Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed Senate Bill 864 banning single-use paper and plastic bags On November 4, 2020, Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation (Senate Bill 864) banning single-use paper and plastic bags. Once New Jersey’s ban takes effect next May, it will be the strongest environmental law of its kind in the country. “Plastic bags […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

November 23, 2020

New Jersey

What to Know About NJDEP’s Latest Environmental Justice Guidance

NJDEP has issued new guidance mandating that state agency decisions be guided by environmental justice principles… Just days after New Jersey enacted landmark environmental justice legislation, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has issued new guidance mandating that state agency decisions be guided by environmental justice principles. “New Jersey continues to lead the […]

Author: John M. Scagnelli

October 19, 2020

NJDEP

NJ Legislature Passes Country’s Strictest Plastic Bag Ban (Paper Is Covered Too)

New Jersey will likely soon have the country’s strictest plastic bag ban. New Jersey will likely soon have the country’s strictest plastic bag ban. Under a bill passed by the New Jersey Legislature on September 24, 2020, even single-use paper bags would be prohibited. The legislation, Senate Bill No. 864, also bans polystyrene foam food […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

October 16, 2020

EPA Issues Final Rule Overhauling Procedures for Issuing Agency Guidance

EPA finalized a rule that aims to improve transparency and establish consistent procedures for the issuance of agency guidance documents… The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently finalized a rule that aims to improve transparency and establish consistent procedures for the issuance of agency guidance documents. The Final Rule was drafted in response to President Donald […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

October 13, 2020

New Jersey Continues to Prioritize Environmental Justice Through Enforcement Actions

The NJDEP and Office of the Attorney General (OAG) recently filed 12 new environmental enforcement actions… The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Office of the Attorney General (OAG) recently filed 12 new environmental enforcement actions involving alleged contamination in minority and lower-income communities. The suits are the latest in a series of […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

September 25, 2020

Third Circuit Rules NJDEP Settlement Doesn’t Shield Landfill Owner from Federal Contribution Claims

NJDEP does not shield a landfill owner from lawsuits seeking contributions toward expenditures made by the Federal Government on the same Superfund site… A prior settlement with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) does not shield a landfill owner from lawsuits seeking contributions toward expenditures made by the Federal Government on the same […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

September 17, 2020

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