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Real Estate News Updates via Twitter
- #PFAS in Massachusetts Soils Study by @woodardcurran to help understand PFAS background levels in Mass. Also fini… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…. David McCay 5 months ago
- Mass. #PFAS Interagency Task Force recommends phasing out PFAS in consumer products, expand PFAS regulation, enhanc… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…. David McCay 5 months ago
- #PFAS Interagency Task Force report issued on 4/20. available at malegislature.gov/Commissions/De…. David McCay 5 months ago
- Attending @MassDEP's Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup Advisory Committee meeting this a.m. #PFAS prominently on the agenda. Updates to come.... David McCay 5 months ago
- Solutions for soil disposal problems? @MassDEP relying on private sector to propose projects to receive soils. My… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…. David McCay 8 months ago
- And not a shocker from @MassDEP: disposal of #PFAS soils become bigger and bigger problem. Affecting redevelopmen… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…. David McCay 8 months ago
- From @MassDEP: latest @EPA #PFAS toxicity data could result in significantly lower PFAS regulatory limits, even lo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…. David McCay 8 months ago
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A Classic Distinction Between Legal Remedies and Equitable Remedies: 1st Circuit Overturns Decades-Old Precedent On Citizen Enforcement of Clean Water Act
The First Circuit recently overturned a thirty-one year old decision on citizen enforcement of the Clean Water Act (CWA). The now-overruled decision is North and South Rivers Watershed Ass’n v. Town of Scituate, 949 F.2d 552 (1st Cir. 1991), in … Continue reading
Posted in Clean Water Act, Environmental
Tagged Clean Water Act, Environmental, First Circuit
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Building the Boroughs: A Year in Review
In 2019, Mirick O’Connell’s permitting attorneys were proud to help our clients, large and small, with local approvals in Marlborough for 6 great projects. Thank you to our clients and the City of Marlborough for a wonderful year! Click here … Continue reading
A Modern Take on the Antiquities Act of 1906
During the waning days of his administration, President Obama used the Antiquities Act of 1906 (16 USC 431-433) (“Act”) to create expansive national monuments on land and at sea. According to the National Park Service, he established 34 national monuments … Continue reading
Posted in Environmental, Historic Preservation, Open Space
Tagged Environmental, Historic Preservation
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Appeals Court Revisits Adverse Possession of Undeveloped Land
The Massachusetts Appeals Court recently reviewed adverse possession of wild and wooded areas. In Paine v. Sexton, 88 Mass. App. Ct. 389 (2015), the Plaintiff campground operators asserted rights to property based on record title and adverse possession. While it … Continue reading
MassDEP’s New Cleanup Regulations Are Now Effective
As we reported earlier in guest posts from Adam Last of Corporate Environmental Advisors, Inc. here and here, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has long been working on significant revisions to the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP). The MCP … Continue reading
Massachusetts Revises Its Building Code Adding Increased Energy Efficiency Standards
Following up on my post dated November 15, 2012, as of July 1, 2014, the International Energy Conservation Code (“IECC”) 2012 went into effect, replacing the former baseline building energy code regulations. The Commonwealth’s adoption of the updated code is … Continue reading
Posted in Construction, Environmental, Uncategorized
Tagged Construction, Environmental
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An Uncertain Future for Massachusetts Underground Storage Tank Facility Owners/Operators
Guest post by Scott E. VanderSea, LSP, LEP of Corporate Environmental Advisors, Inc. Background on Massachusetts UST Regulation The Board of Fire Prevention (“BFP”) regulations (527 CMR 9.00) outline the requirements for underground storage tank (“UST”) facility owners and operators … Continue reading
Pending Legislation Would Dramatically Reform Massachusetts Land Use Law
The latest effort to overhaul Massachusetts land use law is backed by a coalition of planning, environmental and housing organizations. “An Act Promoting the Planning and Development of Sustainable Communities”, House Bill # 1859, was introduced on Beacon Hill last … Continue reading
Posted in Economic Development, Environmental, Municipal, Zoning
Tagged Economic Develpment, Environmental, Municipal, Zoning
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The Basics of Environmental Due Diligence
Guest post by Michael Coté of Corporate Environmental Advisors, Inc. Environmental due diligence is a legal and technical investigation conducted to satisfy certain liability protections using state and federal environmental laws or standards. Due diligence can also be used to … Continue reading
Posted in Contracts, Environmental, Hazardous Materials
Tagged ASTM E1527, due diligence, Environmental, Environmental Attorney, Phase I
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MassDEP Issues Emergency Regulations for Post-Storm Cleanup from Hurricane Sandy
MassDEP has issued emergency regulations to specify the procedures for post-storm cleanup in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. The emergency regulations will remain in effect for 90 days from October 26, 2012 to January 24, 2013. The emergency regulations allow … Continue reading
Posted in Environmental, Municipal, Wetlands
Tagged Environmental, Hurricane Sandy, MassDEP, Municipal, Wetlands
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On Solid Ground: The Mirick Real Estate Law Blog 