Young/Sommer Successful in Northern District Clean Air Act Case
Posted on September 27, 2017
The firm defended Global Companies against a citizen suit action seeking declaratory relief, injunctive relief, and civil penalties for alleged... READ MORE
Young/Sommer LLC Lawyers Highly Ranked in Publications
Posted on August 22, 2017
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Environmental Regulatory Update – July 2017
Posted on July 25, 2017
DEC reproposes solid waste regulations; additional revisions to industrial stormwater permit available for review; EPA adopts effluent limitations guidelines for dentists
Environmental Regulatory Update – June 2017
Posted on June 19, 2017
Trump withdraws from Paris Agreement; DEC proposes new dry cleaning emission standards; Governor announces methane reduction plan
Environmental Regulatory Update – May 2017
Posted on May 12, 2017
Legislature enacts drinking water and related initiatives in budget bill; DEC seeks comment on cleansing product ingredient disclosure program; revised BCP application guidance available for review
Environmental Regulatory Update – April 2017
Posted on April 12, 2017
Executive order rolls back Obama administration climate change initiatives; DEC proposes changes to radioactive materials rule; updated MSGP stormwater permit available for review; DEC seeks comment on updated New York Environmental Leaders policy
Environmental Regulatory Update – March 2017
Posted on March 16, 2017
DEC proposes major changes to SEQRA regulations; DOH proposes drinking water rule updates; DEC accepts comment on water withdrawal guidance document
Environmental Regulatory Update – February 2017
Posted on February 7, 2017
Presidential transition affects EPA rulemaking activities; EPA proposes key TSCA implementation rules; major changes to RMP rules adopted
Environmental Regulatory Update – January 2017
Posted on February 6, 2017
EPA adopts formaldehyde standards for composite wood products; OSHA issues recommended safety practices for construction job sites; EPA takes steps to implement new TSCA law
Environmental Regulatory Update – December 2016
Posted on December 29, 2016
DEC adopts distributed generation regulation; EPA overhauls hazardous waste generator rules; major revisions to air conditioning and refrigeration repair rules adopted; DEC proposes new MS4 general permit