Jon Jacobs Email & Phone Number

Washington, D.C. And Wilmington, Delaware

Climate Spheres consists of a 501(c)(3) non-profit and a B Corporation committed to a world where all communities enjoy clean and safe air, water, land and open space. Climate Spheres transforms available innovative technologies into today’s solutions throughout the climate system to address degradation and harm to public health and the environment. The Climate Spheres team envisions active mitigation, monitoring, protection, warning systems and infrastructure that reduce pollution and improve lives especially those disproportionately impacted by climate change and pollution.

1455 Pennsylvania Ave., Nw, Washington, D.C.

The Jacobs Law Firm PLLC focuses on federal environmental pesticides and chemicals compliance matters ranging from internal audits to compliance inspections/investigations to enforcement actions. The firm’s work includes environmental defense, climate change, sustainability, air quality, agriculture and food security, and transborder issues. The firm also counsels technology startups including global air monitoring and advanced aeroponics cultivation companies.

1717 K Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.

High Compliance LLC provides compliance, technical, and advocacy services for hemp and cannabis-related businesses facing environmental, health, safety, and product regulatory challenges at the federal and state levels.

Irvine, California

This California startup owns a proprietary, patent-pending aeroponics cultivation system that reliably achieves 2 to 3 times the crop yields of leading hydroponics methods used in commercial cannabis cultivation and produces higher-quality harvests. AeroBloom®️ systems ultimately will be used in nearly all forms of agriculture from vegetables and fruits, to coffee, to hemp and cannabis growing and will be a solution to future food security issues due to climate change making traditional farming practices less sustainable.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Verdant Law, PLLC is a boutique environmental law firm located in Washington, D.C. where Jon counseled a technology provider on FCC requirements regarding the roll out, permitting, and installation of 5G cellular network technology by international carriers within a large East Coast city. Jon also represented companies responding to EPA information requests and follow-up compliance actions, and a global manufacturer of antimicrobial products seeking regulatory relief for a competitor’s unlawful marketing claims.

1455 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20004

Washington, D.C.

JACOBS STOTSKY PLLC was a Washington, DC-based law firm which specialized in: (1) compliance and enforcement matters under federal environmental statutes in particular FIFRA and TSCA; (2) EPA’s regulatory programs and the action development process leading to legislation, rules, policies, guidance, petitions, and procedures; (3) handling Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and other forms of controlled correspondence; (4) the inter-relationships between EPA and other federal and state agencies; (5) presenting enforcement and compliance related training; (6) citizen suits under federal statutes; and (7) implementing environmental justice.

Usepa/Oeca/Oceft/Legal Counsel Division/Washington, D.C.

Case Support: Specialized in criminal investigations (domestic and international) involving CAA, TSCA, FIFRA, EPCRA, and CERCLA. Reviewed referrals to the Department of Justice for legal and policy issues; strategized litigation options with DOJ prosecutors and regional criminal attorneys; coordinate technical questions with program staff; and handle complex discovery issues. Secret security clearance.Rulemaking, Guidance, and Policy: Agency rulemaking expert. Recent projects included chemical and pesticide imports, pesticide spray drift, environmental justice, asset forfeiture, enforcement response policies, and confidential business information. Resolved policy, regulatory, and technical issues with program offices and the Office of General Counsel. National expert in asbestos, lead-based paint, PCB, and environmental justice compliance and enforcement programs.Legislation and Treaties: Lead for legislative activity (including testimony, QFRs, and technical assistance) involving EPA’s chemical and pesticides programs (TSCA, FIFRA, EPCRA, and CERCLA). Communication, Outreach, and Training: Frequent speaker on environmental enforcement to EPA attorneys, special agents, inspectors (federal, state, and local), and third parties. Responded to inquiries from Congress and FOIA requests from the media and public.

Usepa/Oeca/Policy And Legislative Coordination Division/Office Of Administration

Lead for legislative activity (including testimony, QFRs, and technical assistance) involving criminal aspects of EPA’s water, air (climate change), chemicals, and pesticide laws. Prepared briefing materials and position papers.

Washington Area Office, Criminal Investigation Division/Oceft/Oeca

Counseled EPA's Criminal Investigation Division (CID) in over 50 Region 3 multi-media criminal investigations. Supported U.S. Attorneys offices in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia and the Department of Justice in all phases of criminal prosecutions including search and seizure, grand jury, sentencing, and a CWA jury trial. Designated a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney for federal judicial districts in the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland. Advised regional environmental task forces and OCEFT’s inaugural Homeland Security program.

Toxics & Pesticides Enforcement Div./Office Of Regulatory Enforcement

Case Support: Responsible for the administrative, supervisory, legal and technical direction of all functions related to the national enforcement activities for TSCA, FIFRA, EPCRA, and CERCLA consisting of over 10 distinct national program elements. Supervised 26 attorneys and technical professionals engaged in case development and litigation at Headquarters and providing regional support. Developed and implemented national enforcement initiatives and compliance audit programs with other EPA offices and partners. Reviewed Headquarters and nationally significant regional cases for consistency with ORE’s policy and guidance. Legislation, Rulemaking, and Policy: Ensured a proper enforcement focus in drafting rules, policy, guidance, and legislative proposals. Program Oversight and Strategic Planning: Evaluated program elements and regions performance based upon EPA’s and OECA’s strategic plans. Assured administrative and financial management activities complied with the Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act. Managed extramural resources including procurement (contracts) and assistance (grants, cooperative agreements, and interagency agreements) while developing appropriate competencies in staff. Developed annual and multi-year work plans and schedules for in-service or contracted work; resolved budget and financial issues; and planned for long-range staffing needs.Communication, Outreach, and Training: Outreach activities included coordination of Division and Branch activities with the regulated community, public interest organizations, trade associations, governmental entities, and other organizations as appropriate. Significant public speaking as part of the Division's enforcement communication efforts.

Toxics Litigation Division, Office Of Enforcement/Oeca/Washington, D.C.

Managed the daily activities of 15 attorneys, paralegal, and secretaries. Handled special assignments for the Enforcement Counsel, including litigation management, legislation, regulatory developments, and policy issues. Case Support, Legislation, Rulemaking, and Policy: Supervised civil and administrative litigation, regulatory, policy, and legislative issues as national enforcement program manager for TSCA, FIFRA, and EPCRA. Played a critical role in strategic planning, identifying nationwide trends and facilitating national enforcement initiatives, and in general charting the course for enforcement of the toxics and pesticides program in consultation with the program and regional offices. Communication and Outreach: Represented the Division and Office of Enforcement at EPA Headquarters (particularly OPPTS, OSWER, and OGC), the regional offices, the Department of Justice, environmental groups, outside counsel, the regulated community, and Congress.

Toxics Litigation Division/Office Of Civil Enforcement/Office Of Enforcement

Case Support: Litigated civil administrative and judicial cases. Designated a DOJ special trial attorney in 1991. Recognized national expert on administrative practice expert and PCB issues. Settled Sherex Polymers, Inc., EPA’s first enforcement action to include a multi-media pollution prevention project.Legislation, Rulemaking, and Policy: Participated in dozens of media-specific or multi-media inter-agency workgroups. Developed TSCA and FIFRA-related policy, guidance, initiatives, and legislation. Lectured on regulatory development and tasked to Office's regulatory innovation workgroup. Named LEGIS Fellow.

Office Of Administrative Law Judges/Washington, D.C.

First full-time attorney for seven judges handling civil penalty proceedings under all of EPA’s statutes.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Coopers & Lybrand, National Tax Office, Washington, D.C. Provided legal and technical support to firm's national and international practice offices on federal tax issues. Monitored and issued memoranda on legislative and regulatory developments. Edited the annual International Tax Summaries, which detailed the tax systems of over 100 countries. Bureau of National Affairs, Tax Management Inc., International Portfolio Series, Washington, D.C.Edited the foreign income portfolio series, monthly international journal, and related publications. Determined application of United States and foreign tax and trade laws to international business transactions.

Ll.M. Taxation

J.D.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), History

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