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
A live 90-minute premium CLE video webinar with interactive Q&A
This CLE course will guide 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 allocating 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 liability exposure?
Faculty
Joseph Drapalski
Partner
Norton Rose Fulbright US
Mr. Drapalski focuses on complex commercial litigation, products liability litigation, environmental... | Read More
Mr. Drapalski focuses on complex commercial litigation, products liability litigation, environmental litigation, and environmental law, including federal and state Superfund, enforcement, compliance counseling, and transactional matters. He represents companies in various high-stakes disputes, including commercial and products liability, as well as regulatory proceedings. In addition to leading litigation matters, Mr. Drapalski is a trusted advisor to help companies navigate issues in various practice areas, including in connection with environmental compliance and the energy transition.
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Hubert Lee
Counsel
Norton Rose Fulbright US
Mr. Lee is an environmental lawyer with a broad mix of experience in both counselling and litigation matters. He... | Read More
Mr. Lee is an environmental lawyer with a broad mix of experience in both counselling and litigation matters. He advises clients on issues ranging from permitting, transactional, project development and enforcement matters involving the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Recovery Act (CERCLA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Endangered Species Act (ESA) and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).
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