Nov 18, 2019 | EnviroConLaw
Most contractors know generally that if their construction work will disturb one acre or more of earth, they may need to obtain coverage under the applicable construction stormwater discharge general permit (“CGP”). However, there are some instances where doesn’t...
Aug 29, 2019 | EnviroConLaw, Environmental
Most contractors are aware that the failure to properly install and maintain stormwater discharge and erosion and sediment control (E&SC) measures at their construction sites can lead to severe penalties from local, state, and federal authorities. Violations of...
Jul 23, 2019 | EnviroConLaw, Environmental
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker recently signed into law a $45 billion capital infrastructure plan dubbed “Rebuild Illinois”. This plan allocates $33.2 billion for transportation, including $11 billion for the Illinois Department of Transportation’s multi-year plan...
Jul 10, 2019 | EnviroConLaw, Environmental
Contractors that often do work for the federal government are likely familiar with the National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”). NEPA requires federal agencies to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (“EIS”) for all “major Federal actions significantly...
Jun 19, 2019 | EnviroConLaw, Environmental
Lawyers who work in the environmental field are accustomed to statutes and regulations providing that each day a violation is present constitutes a separate offense. These provisions often lead to rapidly accumulating penalties that can overwhelm smaller contractors...
Mar 19, 2019 | EnviroConLaw, Environmental, Uncategorized
According to a recent news report, local Sierra Club chapters are reactivating programs that support volunteers who inspect construction sites for potential violations of environmental laws. For many years, the national Sierra Club organization has had programs to...
