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Jacob H. Zoghlin Named Chair of Underberg & Kessler’s Municipal and Environmental Law Practice Groups
We are pleased to announce that partner Jacob H. Zoghlin has been appointed chair of the firm’s Municipal Law and Environmental Law...
Underberg & Kessler
Feb 192 min read
New York State Proposes General Permits for Freshwater Wetlands: What You Need to Know
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has released five new draft general permits and two updated general...
Mindy L. Zoghlin
Feb 62 min read
NYSDEC Releases Draft Regulations to Implement Environmental Justice Siting Law
In 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Environmental Justice Siting Law, also known as the "Cumulative Impacts Law," to address...
Jacob H. Zoghlin
Feb 52 min read
EPA Finalizes New Vehicle Emission Rules to Mandate Electric Vehicles
If you like your gas-powered car or truck, you cannot keep it according to the Biden Administration’s final Clean Air Act vehicle...
George S. Van Nest
May 21, 20245 min read
EPA’s Proposed Lead Pipe Rule Will Require Total Removal of Lead Pipes from Municipal Drinking Water Systems
On November 30, 2023, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements...
George S. Van Nest
Jan 10, 20244 min read
NYS Public Service Commission Decision Protects Consumers and Stuns Green Energy Developers
On October 12, 2023, the New York State Public Service Commission (“PSC”) issued a key decision denying petitions of offshore wind...
George S. Van Nest
Oct 31, 20234 min read
Do Power Producers Focus on Climate Change Policies Instead of Infrastructure Safety & Resiliency?
In the wake of the tragic fires in Maui, troubling details are emerging regarding how utility companies are allocating resources to meet...
George S. Van Nest
Sep 13, 20234 min read
EPA Power Plant Rules Will Force Plant Closures and Impact Energy Supplies
Fresh off proposing Clean Air Act vehicle emission rules in April that will mandate electric vehicles, on May 10, 2023, the Environmental...
George S. Van Nest
Jun 28, 20234 min read
EPA Proposes New Vehicle Emission Rules to Mandate Electric Vehicles
On April 12, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency issued a proposed rule limiting carbon dioxide emissions generated by cars & trucks.
Underberg & Kessler
May 5, 20235 min read
Comprehensive Housing and Zoning Regulations Set to Sweep Across New York
Governor Hochul proposed the New York Housing Compact, which includes proposals to address the purportedly low housing selection across NY.
Ericka B. Elliott
Mar 8, 20235 min read
Biden Administration Seems Intent on Forcing New Green Deal Transition to Renewables
The Biden Administration seems intent on forcing new green deal transition to renewables through massive spike in energy costs.
George S. Van Nest
Jun 23, 20227 min read
Biden Administration Policies & Regulations Dramatically Affecting US’ Energy Costs After First Year
While the war in Ukraine is being blamed by the Biden Administration, petroleum & natural gas prices were increasing well before Feb. 2022.
George S. Van Nest
Apr 22, 20226 min read
New York State Budget Attempts to Pre-empt Local Municipal Zoning Regulation
Governor Hochul proposed significant legislation to address affordable housing that tramples on local government control of zoning.
George S. Van Nest
Feb 23, 20224 min read
Biden Administration Proposes Changes to National Environmental Policy Act Regulations
On October 6, the Biden Administration announced additional steps to roll back regulatory reforms instituted by the Trump Administration.
George S. Van Nest
Oct 26, 20213 min read
Biden Administration Electric Vehicle Mandate Faces a Varietyof Practical and Economic Challenges
On August 5, 2021, President Biden announced that he would sign an Executive Order that sets the ambitious goal of...
George S. Van Nest
Aug 6, 20215 min read
Biden Administration Restricts US Pipelines andFuel Supplies but Not International Pipelines
As we have reported on earlier this year, energy policy and climate change focus have taken a dramatic turn under the Biden Administration.
George S. Van Nest
Jun 29, 20215 min read
Biden Administration Proposes Major Green Policies Under Infrastructure Plan
The Biden Administration announced a major infrastructure plan captioned the American Jobs Plan in March 2021 with massive $2.3 trillion...
George S. Van Nest
Apr 23, 20214 min read
Potential Environmental Policies in a New Presidential Administration
With the Presidential election concluded and a new Biden administration on the horizon in 2021, it’s useful to look ahead to potential en...
George S. Van Nest
Dec 29, 20204 min read
Energy Policy and the Fracking Battle in the November Election
With the Presidential election less than three weeks out and the pandemic hitting the State, questions about energy policy and fracking a...
George S. Van Nest
Oct 20, 20205 min read
NYS DEC Issues Proposed Regulations to Implement Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act
On July 18, 2019, Governor Cuomo, signed the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). The legislation was described in th...
George S. Van Nest
Aug 25, 20203 min read
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