2023 Environmental and Energy Law Forecast

January 18, 2023
MGKF Special Alert - Forecast 2023

Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox examines the environmental and energy law issues to watch in our 2023 Federal Forecast, and provides key updates for Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Delaware.

For a -pdf of the complete Forecast click here.

In addition to the information in our Forecast, please tune in to Manko Gold’s recently launched Plugged In podcast, which aims to break through complex environmental issues and provide you with key insights and a basic understanding of current developments in our field, in ten minutes or less. Throughout the year, stay updated with Special Alerts and Litigation Blog, where we discuss a range of notable cases, covering Superfund and cost recovery, citizens’ suits, toxic torts, and environmental real estate matters. And as always, please feel free to reach out to any of our attorneys for more information.  

FEDERAL FORECAST

AIR:
Federal Climate Change to Remain a Top Priority in 2023
Katherine L. Vaccaro, Esq.

New Source Review:  What to Expect in 2023
Carol F. McCabe, Esq.

After More than Six Long Years, EPA Scheduled to Finalize the Risk Management Program (RMP) Accidental Release Prevention Requirements
Michael Dillon, Esq. and Technical Consultant Michael C. Nines, P.E., LEED AP

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES and REMEDIATION:
Federal Regulation of PFAS Will Continue to Accelerate in 2023
John F. Gullace, Esq. and Alice F. Douglas, Esq. and Technical Consultant Michael C. Nines, PE, LEED AP

TSCA Actions Expected to be Plentiful in 2023
Todd D. Kantorczyk, Esq. and Technical Consultant Michael C. Nines, PE, LEED AP

Will the Regulated Community Feel the Influx of Superfund Funding in 2023?
Garrett D. Trego, Esq.

A Look Ahead at FIFRA in 2023
Garrett D. Trego, Esq.

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE:
Feds Continued to Integrate Environmental Justice Considerations in 2022, but will Implementation in 2023 Continue on a Similar Pace?
Todd D. Kantorczyk, Esq.

WATER:
EPA and Army Corps Finalize Clean Water Act Jurisdiction Rule Ahead of Upcoming Supreme Court Decision  
Todd D. Kantorczyk, Esq.

EPA Proposes to Amend its Water Quality Standards Regulation to Better Protect Tribal Reserved Rights
Brenda Hustis Gotanda, Esq.

LITIGATION:
Greenwashing Class Actions Forge Ahead in Court
Kate Campbell, Esq.

Ramifications of West Virginia v. EPA
Alice F. Douglas, Esq.

Will the Supreme Court Offer Further Guidance on Climate Change Jurisdiction in 2023?
Garrett D. Trego, Esq.

OSHA:
OSHA Continues to Address Staffing Shortage
Jill Hyman Kaplan, Esq. and Brandon P. Matsnev, Esq.

OSHA Continues Work on Proposed Updates to its Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard 
Michael Dillon, Esq. and Technical Consultant Michael C. Nines, P.E., LEED AP

OTHER FEDERAL ISSUES:
Inflation Reduction Act Presents New Funding Opportunities, Fees, and Tax Credits for Green Energy and Infrastructure Improvements in 2023
Diana A. Silva, Esq. and Brielle A. Brown, Esq.

Northern Long-Eared Bat Listed as Endangered Species in January 2023
Diana A. Silva, Esq.

PENNSYLVANIA

Shapiro Administration Policy on Energy and the Environment
Robert D. Fox, Esq.

Environmental Rights Amendment Trends Entering 2023
Diana A. Silva, Esq., Thomas M. Duncan, Esq., and Danielle N. Bagwell, Esq.

Pennsylvania’s Climate Change Initiatives Entering 2023
Thomas M. Duncan, Esq., Brandon P. Matsnev, Esq. and Technical Consultant Michael C. Nines, P.E., LEED AP

Pennsylvania Adopts Maximum Contaminant Level for PFOA and PFOS in Drinking Water and EPA is Not Far Behind
Bryan P. Franey, Esq.

Act 2 Changes Anticipated in 2023
Jonathan H. Spergel and Technical Consultant Will Hitchcock

Pennsylvania Reasonably Available Control Technology Requirements
Katherine L. Vaccaro, Esq.

Air Management Services Expected to Continue Advancement of Air Toxics Regulations Requiring Health Risk Assessments
Carol F. McCabe, Esq. and Technical Consultant Michael C. Nines, P.E., LEED AP

Amendments to Pennsylvania Stream and Wetlands Permitting Program and Changes to Mitigation Protocol on Hold; Future Uncertain
Todd D. Kantorczyk, Esq. and Diana A. Silva, Esq.

Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Finds Local Stormwater Charge Constitutes a Tax Not a Fee for Service
Diana A. Silva, Esq., Danielle N. Bagwell, Esq., and Technical Consultant Michael C. Nines, P.E., LEED AP

PADEP Reissues PAG-03 General Permit for Industrial Stormwater
Michael Dillon, Esq. and Technical Consultant Will Hitchcock

Philadelphia LNG Export Task Force Act Becomes Law
Shoshana (Suzanne Ilene) Schiller, Esq.

NEW JERSEY

New Jersey Environmental Justice Permit Review Program Expected to Kick Off in 2023
Jill Hyman Kaplan, Esq. and Brielle A.  Brown, Esq.

NJDEP Land Resource Protection Program to Focus on Climate Change Rules in 2023
Bruce S. Katcher, Esq.

New Jersey to Remain Focused on PFAS in 2023
Nicole R. Moshang, Esq., Thomas M. Duncan, Esq., and Brandon P. Matsnev, Esq.

New Jersey Site Remediation - Key Issues for 2023
Bruce S. Katcher, Esq.

New Jersey Solid Waste Program Focus Shifts to Sustainability in 2023
Bruce S. Katcher, Esq.

New Utility Benchmarking and Reporting Requirements for Commercial Buildings
Technical Consultant Will Hitchcock and Bruce S. Katcher, Esq.

NEW YORK

New York Lower Courts Give Green Light to Green Amendment Lawsuits, for Now
Stephen D. Daly, Esq.

New York Poised to Pursue Aggressive Agenda to Curb Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Stephen D. Daly, Esq.

DEC Set to Renew and Add Climate Change Requirements to the Multi-Sector General Permit for Industrial Stormwater (GP-0-23-001)
Stephen D. Daly, Esq. and Technical Consultant Michael C. Nines, P.E., LEED AP

DELAWARE

Delaware Likely to Propose State Drinking Water Standards for PFAS
Stephen D. Daly, Esq. and Technical Consultant Will Hitchcock 

DNREC Proposing to Adopt California’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Standards
Stephen D. Daly, Esq.