New York Proposes Regulations for the Siting of Renewable Energy Projects
Posted on September 25, 2020
In accordance with the Accelerated Renewable Energy Growth and Community Benefit Act (the “Act”), on September 16, 2020 the Office... READ MORE
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Environmental Regulatory News Update
Posted on September 11, 2020
DEC proposes statewide GHG emission limits under 2019 Climate Act; EPA takes steps to implement risk evaluation requirements of TSCA
Environmental Regulatory News Update
Posted on August 13, 2020
CEQ overhauls NEPA regulations; EPA updates water quality certification regulations; DOH Planning Council approves drinking water standards for emerging contaminants
Young/Sommer Energy Attorneys Featured Article in Environmental Law in New York on New York Permitting Process
Posted on August 6, 2020
James A. Muscato II and Jessica Klami recently authored the lead article in the June edition of Environmental Law in... READ MORE
Environmental Regulatory News Update
Posted on May 12, 2020
Federal government rolls back vehicle GHG emission and fuel efficiency standards; new “waters of the United States” rule issued; DEC proposes changes to air permitting rule
Jim Muscato to Speak on New State Siting Law for Renewable Energy Projects
Posted on April 29, 2020
Jim Muscato will be participating in a panel presentation for the New York State Bar Association’s Environmental and Energy Law... READ MORE
New York Passes Sweeping Renewable Energy Siting Reform
By By Kristina Magne | Posted on April 22, 2020
The Accelerated Renewable Energy Growth and Community Benefit Act (the “Act”) has recently been passed as Part JJJ of Governor... READ MORE
Environmental Regulatory News Update
Posted on April 6, 2020
EPA issues COVID-19 enforcement discretion guidance; DEC updates hazardous waste regulations; DEC issues trio of air regulations; EPA issues residual risk/periodic technology review findings for six NESHAPs
A Message to Our Clients
Posted on March 19, 2020
Young/Sommer is continuing to work at full capacity to service our clients’ needs. All of our attorneys and staff are... READ MORE
Environmental Regulatory News Updates – March 2020
Posted on March 5, 2020
State plastic carryout bag ban implemented; DEC proposes to update trio of air regulations relating to gasoline dispensing facilities, new source review and VOC content limits for consumer products