of Peckar & Abramson, P.C. -- (312) 881-6309
-
Public and Private Entities Settle State Enforcement Action Alleging Illegal Dumping of Waste at Clean Construction and Demolition Debris Facility
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on December 16, 2011The Illinois Pollution Control Board recently accepted the parties' stipulations and proposed settlements in People v. Reliable Materials Lyons, LLC, Case No. PCB 12-52. This case concerned illegal dumping of waste taken from a 7.5 acre parcel of land located at 401 North Sawyer Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, owned by the Board of Education of the City of Chicago ("CPS"), and disposed of at a cle... -
Enforcement Actions: How Are Civil Penalties Calculated?
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on December 14, 2011I am often asked by owners and executives of manufacturers and other companies to calculate the amount of penalty that their organization will face as a result of an environmental violation. Often, there is a maximum penalty provided by statute, and then statutes, regulations, case law, and/or policy guidance help determine how the penalty actually will be calculated. A good example of... -
U.S. EPA Proposes Approval of Illinois Rules Relating to Volatile Organic Compounds
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on December 8, 2011Manufacturers and other companies face a tough challenge keeping up with the environmental regulations that are enforced by federal, state, and local agencies. Some of the most puzzling regulations govern the amount of pollutants that can be emitted into the air. Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed in the Federal Register to approve several new rules governing Vola... -
Environmental Register for October 2011
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on November 22, 2011The Illinois Pollution Control Board, which has offices in Chicago and Springfield, Illinois, recently issued its Environmental Register for October 2011. The Environmental Register features a letter from new Board Chairman Thomas Holbrook, which discusses Mr. Holbrook's background, the appointment of Dr. Deanna Glosser to the Board, and the departure of Board Member Andrea Moore. ... -
U.S. EPA Approves Tougher Standards for Portions of Chicago Waterways
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on November 8, 2011The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently approved water quality standards set by the Illinois Pollution Control Board for certain portions of Chicago-area waterways. The new standards establish recreational use designations for the Chicago Area Waterway System ("CAWS") and the Lower Des Plaines River ("LDPR"). EPA approved the Board's adoption of four categories of recreationa... -
Governor Quinn Makes Two Appointments to Illinois Pollution Control Board
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on October 26, 2011On October 24, 2011, Governor Pat Quinn announced in a press release that he made two appointments to the Illinois Pollution Control Board: "Governor Quinn named Tom Holbrook to head the Pollution Control Board (PCB). Holbrook previously served as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives since 1995, where he represented the state’s 113th District and focused on environmental and reg... -
Environmental Register for September 2011
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on October 23, 2011The Illinois Pollution Control Board has issued its Environmental Register for September 2011. The Environmental Register features a letter from Chairman Girard, which discusses the appointment of attorney Jennifer Burke to the Board, and the departure of Board Member Gary Blankenship. The Environmental Register also contains a rulemaking update, a summary of actions of the Board, a summary o...
Connect with the Illinois
Environmental Law Blog
Newsletter
Sponsored Links
Helpful Links
Facebook Feed
I’m honored to be part of a firm that provides counsel to the leading contractors and consultants in the nation. Our attorneys are true partners with our clients and are thought leaders in construction law.And that's a wrap on the Construction Super Conference, marking an end to another incredible event! We ended the last night of the conference surrounded by colleagues, clients, and friends. We're extremely thankful and proud to be part of such a collaborative, powerful, and dynamic industry.
#consupercon #construction #constructionlaw #PeckarAbramson
5 months ago ·
I was glad to present at the Construction SuperConference my perspectives on how climate change is impacting the construction industry.
5 months ago ·
New funding opportunity: Illinois Governor Pritzker announced an additional $25.5 million in funding for the Equitable Energy Future Grants Program to bolster the funding opportunities across the state for communities who historically have lacked access to capital for Illinois’ goal of a carbon-free future. More information: dceo.illinois.gov/aboutdceo/grantopportunities/3054-2638.html?fbclid=IwAR3WmGYZl_wZKWg1E2ZKIJI302...
Equitable Energy Future Grant Program (Notice of Funding Opportunity 3054-2638)
dceo.illinois.gov
Awarding Agency Name Commerce And Econ Opp Agency Contact Announcement Type Initial Type of Assistance Instrument Grant Funding Opportunity Number Funding Opportunity Title CSFA Number CSFA Popular Name Anticipated Number of Awards Estimated Total Program Funding Award Range Source of Funding Cost S...5 months ago ·
IL communities meet to discuss what needs to be done to counter the effects of environmental racism after EPA deputy assistant administrator for environmental justice announces "once-in-a-lifetime money" going toward countering those effects.
EPA says community involvement vital to address environmental racism in East St. Louis area
news.stlpublicradio.org
Matthew Tejada, deputy assistant administrator for environmental justice at the EPA, said while the federal agency has funding through grants to address a legacy of environmental racism, it needs direction from affected communities on where to use the money.9 months ago ·
Categories
