Connecticut Environmental Law Lawyers

Where Can I Make An Official Complaint Against A Person Or Business That I Believe Is Illegally Polluting The Air Or Water?
Complaints should be sent to the EPA Tips and Complaints by calling the EPA at (202) 2602090, or your local, or state agencies.
What Are Some Of The More Common Environmental Violations That Can Result In Serious Penalties?
If you review the cases provided by the EPA, there seems to be a broad variety of violations resulting in serious penalties. The more serious ones result in surprisingly severe penalties! The EPA … more
What Is The Federal Water Pollution Control Act?
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act became a law in 1948. It initially dealt with pollution from the discharge of waste that came from sewagetreatment, agricultural and industrial plants. … more

Environmental Laws and Oil Spills
The legal landscape is a very different place for victims of the 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon Gulf of Mexico oil spill than it was for the victims of the 1989 Exxon Valdez spill. The Exxon Valdez accident which, at least until now, has often been regarded as the worst oil spill in American history encouraged the United States government to make significant legal changes to help victims of … more
An Overview of Federal Environmental Laws
Over the past half century, the federal and state governments have become increasingly involved in protecting the environment. Many experts believe that environmental laws are necessary because without them individuals and businesses do not have the financial or personal motivation to follow environmentally friendly policies. One person or business alone does not make a big … more

Compliance with New Federal Lead-Based Paint Requirements
This is the January 2010 newsletter from the EPA, which provides information on the new federal … more
General Information on Air Pollution and Human Health
This publication from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention discusses the types of air … more

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