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Environmental Compliance

Overview

At Faegre Drinker, we help you comply with environmental laws and regulations — and anticipate and prepare for regulatory changes that impact your business operations and goals. Drawing on our deep bench of environmental attorneys and professionals, we provide experienced counsel on all major environmental laws, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, CERCLA (Superfund), Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), and their state counterparts. Many of our attorneys have held policy and enforcement positions in state and federal governments, and we are known for our ability to work cooperatively with government officials at all levels. We bring a practical, business-minded approach to environmental compliance issues, helping you to arrive at cost-effective solutions aimed at limiting risk and capitalizing on opportunities related to environmental regulations.

Insights & Events

Latest

Updates November 2025

Ninth Circuit Stays Enforcement of SB 261 Climate Financial Risk Reporting While CARB Updates SB 253 Guidance on Carbon Emissions Reporting

Enforcement of SB 261 Stayed Pending Appeal
3 min read
Updates November 2025

EPA Proposes Revisions to Toxic Substances Control Act’s PFAS Reporting Rule — Adds Several Reporting Exemptions

Proposed Changes Alleviate Reporting Pressures on PFAS Manufacturers and Importers
4 min read
Podcast October 2025

Integrating Carbon Credits and Renewable Energy Certificates in Bundled Solutions

Deanna’s Dialogues: Navigating Carbon Sustainability
1 min read
Updates September 2025

EPA Withdraws Proposed Effluent Guidelines for Meat and Poultry Processors

What It Means for the Industry
4 min read
Speaking Engagement Recap April 21, 2025

Regulatory and Litigation Update

Meat Institute’s Environment, Labor and Safety+ Conference
1 min read
Speaking Engagement Recap March 20, 2025

Ethylene Oxide Emissions Class Actions: Challenging or Defending Risk Assessment Testing Methodologies

Stafford Webinar
1 min read
News May 2024

Bonnie Barnett Elected as Fellow to American College of Environmental Lawyers

1 min read
Press Release May 2024

Faegre Drinker Philadelphia Office Bolstered by Addition of Environmental Partner Tom Duncan

2 min read
Recorded Webinar February 16, 2022 CLE

Environmental Justice: EPA’s New Focus in Inspection and Enforcement - Webinar

1 min read
Recorded Webinar February 22, 2021 CLE

PFAS as a Hazardous Substance? Impacts and Next Steps - Webinar

1 min read
Insights
Updates November 2025

Ninth Circuit Stays Enforcement of SB 261 Climate Financial Risk Reporting While CARB Updates SB 253 Guidance on Carbon Emissions Reporting

Enforcement of SB 261 Stayed Pending Appeal
3 min read
Updates November 2025

EPA Proposes Revisions to Toxic Substances Control Act’s PFAS Reporting Rule — Adds Several Reporting Exemptions

Proposed Changes Alleviate Reporting Pressures on PFAS Manufacturers and Importers
4 min read
Podcast October 2025

Integrating Carbon Credits and Renewable Energy Certificates in Bundled Solutions

Deanna’s Dialogues: Navigating Carbon Sustainability
1 min read
Updates September 2025

EPA Withdraws Proposed Effluent Guidelines for Meat and Poultry Processors

What It Means for the Industry
4 min read
Updates July 2025

Packaging Updates on Compostability, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and Microplastics

Packaging Producers and Suppliers Should Closely Monitor These Regulatory Developments
6 min read
Updates June 2025

Supreme Court Decides Diamond Alternative Energy, LLC v. EPA

3 min read
Updates May 2025

EPA Extends TSCA 8(a)(7) PFAS Reporting to October 2026

This Is the Second Extension of the Deadline
4 min read
Updates April 2025

EPA Just Laid Out Its PFAS Game Plan — And It Appears That PFAS Regulation Is Here to Stay

Key Details Including Scope and Deadlines Remain Unsettled
4 min read
Updates April 2025

Comment Period Open for Massive New PFAS Reporting Requirements in Minnesota

Deadline for Written Comments Is May 21, 2025
3 min read
Updates April 2025

Does Your Food Packaging Comply With New State Laws?

Regulatory Updates From California, New Jersey, Maryland, Oregon & More
7 min read

Meet The Team

Meet The Full Environmental Compliance Team