Recent Blog Posts
What to Do if You Find An Underground Storage Tank on Your Work Site
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), there are over 550,000 underground storage tanks (USTs) that contain hazardous substances such as petroleum. Many USTs are not listed on any federal or state databases, which means you may obtain or begin working on a plot of land only to discover the presence of a UST… Read More »
Got Tanks? Don’t let them “Tank” your deal: Tips to consider during Environmental Due Diligence
Over the past several years government regulations regarding remediation of contaminated properties has become increasingly problematic to the closing of Real Property Transactions. May 2019 marks the 10th Anniversary of the Site Remediation Reform Act (SRRA) and the Licensed Site Remediation Professionals (LSRP) program. Created to help the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection… Read More »
Recent NJDEP Amendments to Site Remediation Rules
Contaminated site remediation in New Jersey is governed by a variety of rules and regulations that implement New Jersey’s environmental statutes. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) recently adopted amendments to a number of these rules. The NJDEP also adopted new regulations addressing discharges from certain heating tanks known as “heating oil… Read More »
Compliance Corner – Trends in DEP Enforcement Inspection
This is our first installment in our new blog page that focuses on the latest trends in New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) enforcement of its Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations. We will continually provide tips and recommendations for managing the many UST rules that affect Service Station operators. This edition focuses on… Read More »