Energy Attorney Steven Wilson Joins Young/Sommer LLC
Posted on March 5, 2019
Young/Sommer LLC welcomes attorney Steven D. Wilson to the firm as Of Counsel. Wilson, primarily working with clients in the... READ MORE
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Environmental Regulatory Update – February 2019
Posted on February 20, 2019
DEC exercises enforcement discretion on C&D debris management and other waste streams; EPA proposes to reverse finding underlying regulation of power plant HAPs; EPA and Army Corps propose new definition of “waters of the United States”
Environmental Regulatory Update – January 2019
Posted on January 17, 2019
EPA proposes major changes to new power plant climate change standards; DEC seeks comment on update SEQRA Handbook
The Passing of Founding Partner Douglas Ward
Posted on January 3, 2019
Young Sommer is very sad to report that founding partner Douglas Harrington Ward passed away unexpectedly while hiking outdoors with... READ MORE
Environmental Regulatory Update – December 2018
Posted on December 19, 2018
DEC proposes update to visual impact assessment policy; EPA finalizes NSR aggregation policy; changes proposed to wood heater NSPS
Young/Sommer Supports Capital Region New York League of Conservation Voters
Posted on November 13, 2018
On October 24, 2018, the Capital Region chapter of the New York League of Conservation Voters (“NYLCV”) held an event... READ MORE
James Muscato to Speak at IPPNY Energy Conference
Posted on November 12, 2018
James Muscato, partner at Young/Sommer LLC and head of the firm’s Energy Practice, in cooperation with Doreen Harris, NYSERDA, Mike... READ MORE
Environmental Regulatory Update – November 2018
Posted on November 12, 2018
EPA proposes changes to oil and gas GHG emission rules; EPA proposes scheme for targeting chemicals for TSCA risk assessment
Environmental Regulatory Update – October 2018
Posted on October 10, 2018
EPA announces shift in enforcement strategy; surface coating residual risk/periodic technology review findings proposed; EPA proposes to rescind leak detection/repair requirements for substitute refrigerants
Environmental Regulatory Update – September 2018
Posted on September 24, 2018
DEC adopts SEQRA revisions; EPA proposes substitute for Obama Administration’s Clean Power Plan; EPA proposes rollback of vehicle GHG emission standards