Recently by David P. Flynn
Energy
Contaminated Sediment Sites Are The New Superfund “Mega” Sites
Over the years, the definition of a “mega” superfund site has evolved. Initially, large landfills and/or significant groundwater contamination plumes were often identified as “mega” sites and remedial costs were estimated at $50 million to $100 million-plus. These complex...
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Brownfield Program Encourages Cleanups, Spurs Public/Private Partnerships
Editor: Governor Cuomo has proposed some significant changes to New York’s Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP). What is driving the governor to propose these changes at this time? Flynn: There are really two drivers. One driver is that the existing Brownfield Cleanup Program has a statutory...
Read More"Tailoring" Of The Environmental Protection Agency's Greenhouse Gas Agenda
One of the key points of the Obama Administration's environmental agenda involves an aggressive greenhouse gas (GHG) regulatory program, which starts with mandatory GHG emission reporting for large sources of CO2 and other greenhouse gasses and will continue with regulatory programs to limit and...
Read MoreAdvising Clients On Greenhouse Gas Emissions' Reporting
Editor: What business sectors are likely to be most affected by disclosure requirements linked to climate changes issues? Flynn : The business sectors that are likely to be most affected are those with significant greenhouse gas exposure - the energy sector, the utility companies, and...
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