2024 Articles

2023 Environmental Statutes and Regulatory Amendments By William J. Anaya February 2024 Brief descriptions of new statutes, rules, and programs created by the Illinois General Assembly, the Office of the State Fire Marshall, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, the Illinois Pollution Control Board, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency in 2023.

The 22nd Annual Environmental Law Conference: May 9 - 10, 2024 April 2024 An overview of the upcoming Environmental Law Conference, which will be held in Chicago from May 9-10.

Clean Water Act Jurisdiction: A Review of Sackett Cases One Year Later By Lisle A. Stalter & Williams J. Anaya April 2024 One year post Sackett et ux. v. Environmental Protection Agency, there were several significant decisions analyzing its applicability with differing interpretations.

Illinois Establishes Solar and Wind Siting Standards; Counties on Short Timeframe to Comply By Adam Margolin, Kate Duncan, Chris Skey, & Elizabeth McErlean February 2024 The Illinois General Assembly recently enacted legislation that addresses county-level regulation over the siting and zoning of larger solar and wind projects.

New Changes to the Illinois Radon Gas Awareness Act By Nicky Sonntag February 2024 The Illinois Radon Act will be substantially revised effective as of January 1, 2024, imposing additional obligations on landlords and providing additional rights to tenants.

U.S. EPA Releases Second Annual Progress Report on PFAS Strategic Roadmap By Andrea Quade & Michael Murphy April 2024 On December 14, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its Second Annual Progress Report summarizing updates on the Agency’s actions and goals to address per and polyfluoroalkyl substances

USEPA Methane Regulations By Craig R. Hedin April 2024 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized new rules expanding methane emissions regulations for the oil and natural gas industry.