Developing Renewable Energy on Contaminated Land: Regulatory Challenges and Protecting Against Liability Exposure
Reusing Lands and Facilities for Renewable Energy Projects; Siting, Permitting, Cleanup, EPA Liability Protections
Recording of a 90-minute premium CLE webinar with Q&A
This CLE webinar will provide guidance to renewable energy counsel on overcoming challenges in developing renewable energy projects on contaminated lands. The panel will discuss key issues in the reuse of lands and facilities, federal and state regulatory challenges, assessing and protecting against liability exposure, leases and EPA protections via CERCLA, and other key items to ensure compliance and avoid liability.
Outline
- Overview of applicable federal law and recent state regulations
- Regulatory compliance challenges and methods to overcome them
- Financing options and allocationg risks
- Siting, permitting, and cleanup issues
Benefits
The panel will review these and other key issues:
- What are the key factors to consider before developing renewable energy projects on contaminated lands?
- What federal and state regulations are relevant in the reuse of potentially contaminated lands, retired power plants, etc.?
- What are the redevelopment opportunities for renewable energy projects?
- How can developers and investors limit their exposure to liability?
Faculty
Bonnie L. Heiple
Counsel
Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr
Ms. Heiple focuses her practice on environmental, energy and natural resources law. She advises clients on a wide range... | Read More
Ms. Heiple focuses her practice on environmental, energy and natural resources law. She advises clients on a wide range of litigation and transactional matters, and provides strategic counsel on project development and compliance with federal and state requirements.
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J. Barton Seitz
Partner
Baker Botts
Mr. Seitz handles a wide range of environmental, health and safety matters, including regulatory counseling, complex... | Read More
Mr. Seitz handles a wide range of environmental, health and safety matters, including regulatory counseling, complex litigation and transactions. He has particular experience in advising corporate and public sector clients regarding complex regulatory compliance and enforcement issues arising under the major federal environmental, health and safety statutes, including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Clean Water Act, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Clean Air Act, the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act.
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