Baker & Daniels lawyers have extensive experience in obtaining air, water, solid and hazardous waste permits under the numerous federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations. We assist clients in preparing and prosecuting a range of applications, including:
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Permits under the Clean Air Act and applicable state and local statutes, ordinances and regulations, including construction and operating permits for new and modified facilities, both in attainment and nonattainment areas
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NPDES, industrial wastewater pretreatment and land application permits required under the Clean Water Act and applicable state and local statutes, ordinances and regulations
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Permits required by RCRA for treatment, storage or disposal facilities
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Construction and operating permits required under state law for solid waste landfills, transfer stations and recycling facilities
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Permits for land application of sludge to a farm field and permits for a confined feed operation
We have helped clients to determine the applicable requirements, assemble the relevant information and complete the necessary applications. In some of the complicated air permit proceedings, we negotiate and prepare emission offset agreements and provide counseling on best available technology determinations, emissions monitoring and other air monitoring and testing procedures and protocols. In many instances, we are involved in negotiating the terms and conditions of the permit with the appropriate agency.
When a final air, water or waste permit is unacceptable, Baker & Daniels lawyers file appeals and litigate the matter before the appropriate agency, with the goal of settlement of appeals through stay agreements or revised permits in our clients' best interests.