Your Guide to Emerging Issues in Environmental Regulation and Litigation.
A three-judge appellate panel on Jan. 5 affirmed New Jersey’s environmental justice rules challenged by various industry and labor groups. Ultimately, the panel concluded that the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) acted within its authority by adopting the legislature’s environmental justice rules (also known as the EJRules). In particular, the panel concluded that …
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Jan. 5 the process it will be using to notify manufacturers and users of certain toxic substances about imminently expiring confidential business information claims (CBI) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Companies request CBI claims as to proprietary information or knowledge – such as manufacturing processes and chemical formulas …
We at Goldberg Segalla’s Environmental Law Monitor would like to take this opportunity to wish all our subscribers and their families a very happy holiday season and peace and joy in the New Year. The world of environmental law was as busy as it was interesting this past year, and we expect the same in 2026. …
The New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently announced a comprehensive set of actions and resources aimed to address PFAS contamination in the state. The DEC’s “A Decade of Progress on PFAS: Summarizing DEC’s Continued Response” contains a progress report detailing New York’s leadership regarding PFAS policy over the last 10 years, along with …
The Environmental Protection Agency announced Nov. 25 that $3 billion in funding would be made available for states through the State Revolving Fund (SRF) geared towards programs to reduce lead exposure in drinking water. The goal is to fund programs that will find and remove lead service lines that deliver drinking water to communities. As …
We are incredibly proud that our Environmental Law practice group has received national and regional recognition in the 2026 Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms survey, achieving national ranking in the Litigation – Environmental category. The Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes client and lawyer evaluations, as …
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s recently enacted budget bill for 2025-2026 includes several important changes to the New York State Superfund program. The Superfund was created to help enforce state hazardous waste regulations and to investigate and remediate contaminated sites. Overall, the amendments clarify the program and strengthen the state’s ability to enforce hazardous waste laws. Separately, …
In a recent development involving the landmark settlement between the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and 3M, a New Jersey county has asked to be excluded from the settlement, stating it intends to pursue its own claims against the company for greater compensation. The state originally sued 3M and other companies in 2019, …
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Nov. 10 released a proposal aimed at improving the scope of its perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) reporting requirements under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The initial regulation was finalized toward the end of 2023. However, both the Biden and Trump administrations pushed back the initial compliance deadlines …
Despite boasting the largest population in the United States and being one of the most sought-after places to the live on earth, over the last couple of decades New York City has increasingly struggled with a shortage of housing. Restrictive zoning regulations and New Yorkers leery of the prospect of skyscrapers popping up in their …