environmental an expert in all aspects of environmental regulation. As environmental lawyer Edd Hogan of Norris McLaughlin & Marcus, PA put it: “Today’s topics, which will be covered by environmental experts in their respective fields, will provide you with a good foundation of the key environmental permitting issues that impact your business.”
The panelists offered plenty of useful tips. First, do not assume that a particular regulation does not apply to your business. If you’re wrong, it could lead to big fines. “Take the position that you will need a permit,” said attorney John McKinney, Jr. of Wolff & Samson PC, “and see if you can get exempt. Don’t do it the other way around.”
Second, use general (all-purpose) permits if at all possible. General permits can be obtained quickly (applications are online and can be approved on the same day), but you have to abide by their pre-established standards. “There’s no negotiating,” said Toby Hanna of Environmental Resources Management, Inc., “that’s the downside.”
Third, keep good records, especially for those occasions when the DEP inspector shows up. “If you are organized and the DEP comes to inspect, it makes a favorable impression,” said Patrick Mottola of Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus, PA.
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