by Alan Hahn | Apr 12, 2017 | Blog
In late 2015, we discussed some substantive proposed changes to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act – RCRA (Meaningful Amendments to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act). As we stated then, these amendments appeared to be helpful to smaller...
by Alan Hahn | Mar 29, 2017 | Blog
As we wrote in our February 16th blog, it appears that environmental groups are energized, “funded,” and ready for a battle. In an article in the Connecticut Law Tribune, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. (never one to attempt to placate those with opposing viewpoints) seemed...
by Alan Hahn | Mar 15, 2017 | Blog
In an effort to get media attention regarding his concern about a petroleum pipeline, a man and his grandson walked into a public meeting, without shirts, covered in what looked like oil (turns out it was chocolate cake frosting). To no surprise, this got the...
by Alan Hahn | Mar 3, 2017 | Blog
Mr. McGuire: I just want to say one word to you. Just one word. Benjamin: Yes, sir. Mr. McGuire: Are you listening? Benjamin: Yes, I am. Mr. McGuire: Vapor. Benjamin: Exactly how do you mean? An ever so slight variation of the dialogue from the movie, “The Graduate.”...
by Alan Hahn | Feb 16, 2017 | Blog
We currently have a lot of moving parts relative to how environmental issues might be shaped in the coming months and years. A new administration, a new Justice at the Supreme Court, energized environmental groups, ongoing environmental challenges and as always,...
by Alan Hahn | Feb 7, 2017 | Blog
Scott Pruitt, the nominee to lead the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said, “PFOA needs to be addressed quickly whether under TSCA or the Safe Drinking Water Act.” If the potential incoming director of the EPA has this issue on their radar, it deserves some...
