Writings by John M. Scagnelli

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) recently announced seven new environmental enforcement actions… The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) recently announced seven new environmental enforcement actions. The suits, which are part of the Murphy Administration’s ongoing environmental justice initiative, have the potential to result in significant liability for the entities involved. Scarinci Hollenbeck’s […]

When purchasing a commercial property, it is imperative to conduct your own environmental due diligence for any potential risk of environmental contamination… When purchasing a commercial property, it is imperative to conduct your own environmental due diligence for any potential risk of environmental contamination. As highlighted by the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division’s decision […]

New Jersey is poised to reap significant benefits from the landmark $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill signed into law by President Joe Biden... New Jersey is poised to reap significant benefits from the landmark $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill signed into law by President Joe Biden. The increased federal funding is good news for New Jersey residents […]

The NJDEP recently announced that it is further extending certain site remediation timeframes in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic for an additional 185 days... The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) recently announced that it is further extending certain site remediation timeframes in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic for an additional 185 […]

NJDEP has issued new guidance mandating that state agency decisions be guided by environmental justice principles… Just days after New Jersey enacted landmark environmental justice legislation, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has issued new guidance mandating that state agency decisions be guided by environmental justice principles. “New Jersey continues to lead the […]

On August 27, 2020, the NJ Legislature passed landmark environmental justice legislation… On August 27, 2020, the New Jersey Legislature passed landmark environmental justice legislation, which seeks to protect urban, minority, and low-income communities from excessive and disproportionate exposure to pollution via power plants, trash incinerators, and sewage-treatment plants. Senate Bill No. 232 ( S232) […]

When New Jersey businesses are given the green light to reopen, it is imperative to make sure your facilities are ready… When New Jersey businesses are given the green light to reopen, it is imperative to make sure your facilities are ready. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued guidance for cleaning […]

Under Executive Order 136, Gov. Phil Murphy suspended the NJDEP 90-day deadline for making decisions on environmentally-related construction permit applications New Jersey developers should be prepared for environmental permits to take longer amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Under Executive Order 136, Gov. Phil Murphy suspended the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s (NJDEP) 90-day deadline […]

NJDEP recently issued a COVID-19 Alert regarding its approach to compliance and enforcement during the ongoing public health emergency… On April 21, 2020, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) issued a COVID-19 Alert regarding its approach to compliance and enforcement during the ongoing public health emergency. The Alert advises that the Department is […]

For cleaning and environmental firms seeking to capitalize on new opportunities as a result of COVID-19, it is imperative to fully consider the legal risks Cleaning and environmental firms are in demand, as businesses strive to deter the spread of COVID-19 and keep their customers, employees and premises safe. For businesses seeking to capitalize on […]

Thanks to technology, New Jersey planning and zoning boards of adjustment have a range of options to facilitate virtual and telephonic public meetings... While New Jersey zoning and planning boards are currently unable to meet in person, land use applications should proceed during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Thanks to technology, Planning Boards and Zoning Boards of […]

The COVID-19 pandemic is causing significant uncertainty for New Jersey businesses, including those that provide environmental remediation services… The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is causing significant uncertainty for New Jersey businesses, including those that provide environmental remediation services. As a member of the Board of Trustees of the New Jersey Licensed Site Remediation Professionals Association (LSRPA), […]