Professional Services
The
attorneys at Environmental Law Rhode Island represent businesses,
individuals, non-profits and units of government on environmental and
land use matters that arise in litigation and administrative
proceedings, business transactions and real estate developments. Our
lawyers, who have extensive experience in the areas of land use,
zoning, environmental and administrative law, develop practical,
cost-effective solutions for our clients.
We represent clients
on a variety of environmental and land use matters including disputes
and cases where federal, state or local authorities allege
noncompliance with environmental regulations and seek civil penalties
and/or corrective action.
Our attorneys successfully represent
clients in enforcement and permitting proceedings before the U. S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Rhode Island Department of
Environmental Management (RIDEM), Rhode Island Coastal Resources
Management Council (CRMC), and local planning and zoning boards.
Litigation and Advocacy Profile
Providence, RI KeySpan and Fall River, MA LNG proposals
Brayton Point Power Station emissions controls
Block Island’s Champlin’s Marina expansion
Discharge permits for sewage treatment facilities in Narragansett Bay
Rhode Island Airport land use and discharge permitting
FAA Environmental Assessment- Jonesboro, ME airport proposal
RIDEM Fishery License Appeals
Zoning and Land Use Appeals
CRMC Assent Issuance and Challenges
Local, State and Federal Compliance
• Notice of Violations
• Administrative and Judicial Appeals
• Environmental Impact Assessments
Site Development Permitting and Compliance
• Septic Systems • Wetlands • Marina and residential docks • Water Quality Certificates • NPDES/RIPDES permitting • Stormwater/Wastewater permitting
• Site Remediation
Zoning and Land Use Permitting and Compliance • Variances • Takings claims • Appeals
Commercial Fishing Licensing
• Issuance of permit and license
• Appeals
Web links to local, state, and federal regulations and resources:
Rhode Island municipal codes:
http://www.municode.com/library/ClientListing.aspx?stateID=39
http://www.rizoning.com/research/RIzords.html