Partner
CurrentRegulatory attorney experienced in energy and infrastructure permitting, product review and licensing, remediation, sustainability, rulemaking development, and resolution of alleged violations of health and safety, environmental, energy, and product regulations. My specific experience includes: - Advising clients related to issues arising under COVID-19, including product certification issues for indoor air treatment devices arising under FDA and FIFRA requirements. - Managing small and large remediation cases arising under state and federal law, including responding to initial information requests, developing remedial investigations and work plans, implementing remedies, negotiating with regulators and other responsible party groups, and serving as Trustee for a CERCLA site.- Negotiating requirements for air (PSD/Title V), wetland and waterway, and wastewater (NPDES) permits, and defending those permits against third-party administrative and citizen suit challenges. - Defending facilities in regulatory proceedings regarding alleged violations of the CAA, CWA, RCRA, EPCRA. and TSCA.- Assisting Fortune 500 companies to develop and update sustainability reports to meet the CDP, GRI, TCFD, and SASB frameworks.- Advising investors and developers regarding environmental and regulatory requirements relating to the construction and operation of renewable energy projects utilizing biomass, solar, and wind.- Counseling logistics, retail, healthcare, and pharmaceutical operations regarding compliance programs for hazardous waste and hazardous materials, including hazardous waste pharmaceuticals, refrigerants, and lithium ion batteries.- Advising project developers and teams regarding timing and decision-making for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).- Counseling clients regarding development of energy efficiency standards issued by the U.S. Department of Energy and various states, and enforcement under those standards.
