We regularly assist clients with the development and implementation of environmental compliance initiatives ranging from facility-specific environmental programs to company-wide environmental management systems. We focus on timely, cost-effective solutions, including the identification of all requirements, alternative approaches for compliance, internal environmental audits, the defense of criminal and civil enforcement proceedings, facility permitting and siting, and the handling of any administrative proceedings and appeals process to further a client’s goals.
Our compliance assistance, defense of enforcement proceedings and administrative proceedings involving state and federal environmental requirements encompass the following:
Phillips Lytle Environmental Law attorneys assist in ensuring compliance with emission standards and regulatory requirements for major and minor stationary sources and hazardous air pollutants; the registration and marketing of emission reduction credits; permitting, consent order negotiation and settlement of enforcement proceedings; and greenhouse gas regulations. Not only does our work encompass the impact and enforcement of the Clean Air Act at the federal level, but at the state and local levels as well.
The Environmental Law and Land Use, Permitting and Zoning Teams provide guidance in filing applications for, and modifications to, state and federal discharge permits for point source and non-point source discharges and toxic water pollutants, storm water pollution prevention plans and discharge compliance.
Applications for United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval relative to the manufacturing and importation of chemicals, labeling requirements and warnings, TSCA inventory and information disclosures and the protection of confidential and proprietary information.
Compliance with regulations governing the generation, treatment, storage and disposal of hazardous wastes, permits to operate hazardous waste and solid waste management facilities and the implementation of corrective action requirements.
New York State has strict laws which govern solid waste generation, handling, transport and disposal. These laws can concern construction and demolition debris, recycling and beneficial use determination in addition to other forms of waste.
Phillips Lytle Environmental Law attorneys offer guidance on the state and federal laws and regulations related to the registration, testing and closure of tanks and storage facilities.
We obtain the necessary reviews and approvals, including re-zoning and special use permits, for certain commercial and industrial projects.
Guidance for managing asbestos identification, notifications and abatement requirements, OSHA and air emission requirements and asbestos inventory and management plans are all part of the services that Phillips Lytle Environmental lawyers provide to our clients.
We have expertise in environmental law regarding community and worker right-to-know requirements, air and water release notifications, petroleum spill notifications and reportable quantity assessments.
Our attorneys guide clients in federal law and state regulations which govern ASTM Standard and Innocent Purchaser Defense requirements in addition to federal and state permit transfer and notification requirements.
The Phillips Lytle Environmental Law Team assists with the assessment of state and federal regulatory requirements and compliance, development and presentation of voluntary disclosure, assessment of enforcement policies and penalty mitigation.
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