The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (“MPCA”) is the State agency charged with issuing permits and conducting inspections of operations that are subject state environmental statutes and regulations. MPCA staff conduct periodic...
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By Joseph G. Maternowski Shareholder, Hessian & McKasy, P.A. Regulators have paid very close attention to the compliance status of Minnesota’s metal finishing and plating companies. Regulators have long focused on compliance with hazardous...
By Joseph G. Maternowski Shareholder, Hessian & McKasy, P.A. With commercial and industrial properties valued at under $1 million lenders often inquire as to whether a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (Phase I) is required. In other cases...
By Joseph G. Maternowski Shareholder, Hessian & McKasy, P.A. An administrative case, In the Matter of Service Oil, Inc., Docket No. CWA-08-2005-0010, ...
By Joseph G. Maternowski Shareholder, Hessian & McKasy, P.A. Recent regulatory reforms could increase the chance that business may be subject to inspection. Both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Occupational...
State Enforcement of Environmental Laws, Regulations and Permits in Minnesota Minnesota businesses, units of local governments and individuals who fail to comply with environmental statutes, rules, regulations or permit terms may face an enforcement...
Lender Liability: When Financing, A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Should Be Considered Lenders involved with financing or refinancing commercial or industrial property should be concerned about the environmental condition of the property....
In-house counsel often face unique and unusual situations where specialized environmental expertise is needed. Environmental attorney Joseph Maternowski regularly provides service and assistance to corporate or in-house counsel in situations...
Soil vapor has changed environmental and real estate due diligence practice. Minnesota has followed the national trend in focusing on addressing public health concerns about potential vapor intrusion. Releases of hazardous substances, such as...
