Charlotte A Biblow

July 24, 2014 | New York Law Journal

In her State Environmental Regulation, Charlotte A. Biblow, a partner in the environmental, land use and municipal law and litigation departments of Farrell Fritz, discusses some of the more significant steps that New York state has been taking recently to promote the use of solar energy.

By Charlotte A. Biblow

8 minute read

May 22, 2014 | New York Law Journal

In her State Environmental Regulation column, Charlotte A. Biblow writes that recent decisions from the Court of Appeals and Appellate Division show that standing continues to bedevil parties and the courts, along with the required "hard look" under SEQRA.

By Charlotte A. Biblow

11 minute read

March 27, 2014 | New York Law Journal

In her State Environmental Regulation column, Farrell Fritz partner Charlotte A. Biblow reviews changes to the state's Brownfield Cleanup Program proposed as part of Governor Cuomo's budget. Among other things, the governor is proposing to extend the program for a decade, limit the availability of certain of the tax credits provided by it, and change the eligibility rules for participating in the program.

By Charlotte A. Biblow

10 minute read

January 23, 2014 | New York Law Journal

In her State Environmental Regulation column, Farrell Fritz partner Charlotte A. Biblow highlights key proposals of New York City's new mayor relating to green buildings, climate change, energy efficiency, infrastructure upgrades post-Sandy, use of technology to decrease energy use, and training a "green workforce."

By Charlotte A. Biblow

10 minute read

November 21, 2013 | New York Law Journal

In her State Environmental Regulation column, Charlotte A. Biblow, a partner at Farrell Fritz, writes that according to the state Department of Environmental Conservation, the price differential between petroleum and natural gas, LNG engine development, LNG's lower emissions, and economic demand all have renewed interest in locating LNG facilities in New York, leading the agency to propose regulations to implement a permitting program.

By Charlotte A. Biblow

10 minute read

September 27, 2012 | New York Law Journal

In her State Environmental Regulation column, Charlotte A. Biblow, a partner at Farrell Fritz, writes that according to the DEC, the proposed amendments are aimed at streamlining the SEQRA process "without sacrificing meaningful review." Whether the SEQRA process would, in fact, be streamlined if these Proposed Amendments are adopted, she says, is debatable as they mandate certain steps that are optional under the current regulations and that lower threshold triggers for SEQRA review.

By Charlotte A. Biblow

12 minute read

July 25, 2013 | New York Law Journal

In her State Environmental Regulation column, Charlotte A. Biblow, a partner at Farrell Fritz, analyzes two recent cases highlighting a number of arguments not using SEQRA that may be asserted by community groups to overturn approvals allowing real estate projects to move forward.

By Charlotte A. Biblow

12 minute read

November 23, 2012 | New York Law Journal

In her State Environmental Regulation column, Charlotte A. Biblow of Farrell Fritz writes: In the New York metropolitan area in recent weeks, nuclear energy has not been in the news as much as other issues relating to power, or the lack thereof. During this period, however, three administrative law judges for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission have been in the middle of hearings on a topic that could affect the future of power generation in New York, and elsewhere, for years to come.

By Charlotte A. Biblow

9 minute read

September 26, 2013 | New York Law Journal

In her State Environmental Regulation column, Charlotte A. Biblow, a partner at Farrell Fritz, writes that a decision last month by the Second Circuit, holding that acts passed by the Vermont Legislature were facially preempted by the federal Atomic Energy Act, very well may have placed insurmountable roadblocks in front of New York's attempts to permanently close Indian Point.

By Charlotte A. Biblow

9 minute read

January 24, 2013 | New York Law Journal

In her State Environmental Regulation column, Charlotte A. Biblow, a partner at Farrell Fritz, writes that 'Bronx Committee' strongly suggests that the revisions the DEC should make to the SEQRA rules should include clarifying the rules governing the intersection of SEQRA with the Brownfields Cleanup Program.

By Charlotte A. Biblow

10 minute read