by Alan Hahn | Sep 18, 2020 | Blog
Two environmental regulatory changes aimed at very different demographics are in the recent environmental news feed. The first one, which aims to make the appeal of environmental permits more streamlined, was welcomed by some but criticized by environmental groups. ...
by Alan Hahn | Sep 9, 2020 | Blog
Most environmental due diligence transactions today are nothing more than an administrative (typically last minute) function. They are usually done inexpensively and quickly, likely without any, or relatively minor, issues. This is pretty remarkable considering the...
by Alan Hahn | Aug 21, 2020 | Blog
We recently conducted an informal survey of those who receive our newsletters, and it was evident that environmental compliance is top of mind for most environmental professionals – legal and technical. In ordinary times, compliance with federal, state, and local...
by Alan Hahn | Aug 6, 2020 | Blog
While the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued preliminary determinations to regulate PFOA and PFOS, they have not established Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Accordingly, states continue to establish...
by Alan Hahn | Jul 17, 2020 | Blog
We are approaching either the end or the second and final term of what many have called the most unlikely president in the history of the United States. One of the hallmarks of the Trump Administration is the across-the-board regulatory reform that has some cheering...
by Alan Hahn | Jul 1, 2020 | Blog
The Trump Administration continues to put forward plans to overhaul rules and regulations. Many of these changes have been focused on environmental regulations. There will likely be strong opinions regarding the recent proposed changes: Codifying Benefit and Cost...