News & Events

Through Roux’s News & Events, we share relevant industry news, regulatory updates, upcoming webinars and conferences, articles published by our experts, corporate social responsibility events, monthly newsletters, project and market sector information, and much more. Browse through our latest posts below.

Relaunching NJDEP’s Brownfield Development Area Program

March 26, 2024
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) recently announced its relaunching of the Brownfield Development Area (BDA) Program as a commitment to advancing the remediation and redevelopment of brownfield sites in New Jersey. Owners of brownfield properties within designated...
CONTINUE READING

Showing articles: All

USEPA Final Rule Published for Phase I Standard

December 19, 2022
On December 15, the USEPA published the amended Final Rule recognizing ASTM International’s updated Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Standard (E1527-21) as compliant with the All Appropriate Inquiries (AAI) requirements of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)....
CONTINUE READING

Published Article: Why New Phase I Site Standard Matters For Real Estate

December 15, 2021
Why New Phase I Site Standard Matters For Real Estate Written by Lorene L. Boudreau of Ballard Spahr LLP and Roux's Mitchell A. Wiest, P.G., LEP & Sara Redding The preeminent standard for Phase I environmental site assessment—an essential part...
CONTINUE READING

NEW Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Standard Approved: Key Changes

November 09, 2021
ASTM International has approved and is about to publish the highly anticipated Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) Process (E1527). The updated standard, known as E1527-21, is based on lessons learned shared by practicing...
CONTINUE READING