OSHA’s injury and illness recordkeeping regulations, 29 C.F.R. 1904, require that on February 1, 2013 certain employers post a summary of all injuries and illnesses that occurred in 2012. Employers are required to use OSHA’s 300A summary form or an equivalent form. The summary must remain posted until April 30, 2013. Even if there were… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Regulatory Counseling
Subscribe to Regulatory Counseling RSS FeedCole Schotz Welcomes New Partner
Posted in Regulatory CounselingCole Schotz is pleased to welcome Susan C. Karp as a partner in the Environmental Department. Ms. Karp regularly counsels clients on transactional and regulatory environmental issues relating to the sale and purchase of commercial and industrial properties, the cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties and the financial incentive programs available to reduce cleanup… Continue Reading
“Cash for Clunkers” Becomes Law
Posted in Regulatory CounselingOn June 25, 2009, President Obama signed into law the “Cash for Clunkers” program, now dubbed “CARS” (for Cars Allowance Rebate System). As has been advertised in the media, you will be able to turn in your older car or truck and receive a government rebate when you buy or lease a more fuel efficient… Continue Reading
Getting Heard: When Are Hearings Before the NJDEP or Courts Available?
Posted in Environmental Litigation, Regulatory CounselingEvery day, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (“NJDEP”) makes many decisions which disappoint the agency’s varied stakeholders. Individuals are upset with NJDEP land use permitting decisions, either because they prevent planned development or allow development on adjacent properties. Permit applicants are upset with limitations placed upon various wastewater or air emissions discharge permits. The ways by… Continue Reading
Environmental and Energy Projects within the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Posted in Land Development & Sustainable Building, Regulatory Counseling, Renewable Energy, Transactions Involving Contaminated PropertyOn February 17, 2009, President Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, also known as the Stimulus Bill. Among the numerous programs encompassed within the Stimulus Bill are significant proposed expenditures for environmental and energy projects. There are many opportunities for businesses to capitalize on the federal funding and tax incentives provided… Continue Reading
NJ Proposes A Licensed Site Professional Program
Posted in Regulatory Counseling, Remediation Oversight, Transactions Involving Contaminated PropertyOn June 5, 2008, new legislation was introduced to address the overburdened New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (“DEP”)’s current staff and budget constraints by expediting its report review process. Introduction of the Bill, sponsored by Senator Bob Smith, followed hearings before the State Senate Environment Committee and Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee at which… Continue Reading
New Rules On Reporting Greenhouse Gases
Posted in Land Development & Sustainable Building, Regulatory CounselingThe New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection ("DEP") is expected to adopt new rules governing the reporting of emissions of certain greenhouse gases in the near future. These new rules were proposed recently pursuant to the Global Warming Response Act of 2007, which required the DEP to establish a greenhouse gas emission monitoring and reporting… Continue Reading
EPA Regulates Home Improvements To Address Risk Of Lead Paint
Posted in Land Development & Sustainable Building, Regulatory CounselingOn March 31, 2008, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), under the authority of the federal Toxic Substances Control Act, issued new rules governing home improvement contractors and maintenance companies engaged in the renovation and repair of houses, child‑care facilities and schools constructed before 1978. The purpose of the rule is to protect children from… Continue Reading
Enforcement Power of NJDEP Increased
Posted in Environmental Litigation, Land Development & Sustainable Building, Regulatory CounselingOn January 4, 2008, the New Jersey legislature passed the Environmental Enforcement Enhancement Act. This Act enhances the enforcement authority of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (“DEP”) under ten environmental statutes: Waterfront Development Act, Pesticide Control Act of 1971, Wetlands Act of 1970, Freshwater Protection Act, Coastal Area Facility Review Act, Endangered and Nongame Species… Continue Reading