Regulatory Updates — Page 11
NJDEP, NYSDEC and EPA rule changes explained for NY and NJ developers, owners and lenders, with deadlines, LSRP impacts and what to do before they take effect. Page 11 of 21.
NYSDEC’s New DACAT Tool: A Developer’s Guide to Environmental Justice Screening (June 2026)
As of June 12, 2026, the regulatory landscape for New York real estate development has fundamentally shifted. If you are a developer, property investor, or attorney operating in the five boroughs or upstate, the acronym DACAT is no longer a footnote: it is now a critical milestone in your project’s lifecycle. The New York State […]
GHG Mandatory Reporting: Why NY Developers Need a Monitoring Plan by September
If you are a major property owner or developer in New York, the clock isn’t just ticking: it’s racing. As of today, June 29, 2026, you are exactly 64 days away from a critical regulatory deadline that many in the industry are still scrambling to meet. Under 6 NYCRR Part 253, New York’s mandatory Greenhouse […]
REAL Rule Extension Strategy: Managing Project Timelines Through July 2027
For New Jersey real estate developers and property owners, the regulatory landscape just shifted again: this time in your favor, but only if you move fast. In June 2026, the NJDEP officially filed a rulemaking proposal to extend the "legacy" provisions of the Resilient Environments and Landscapes (REAL) rules by a full year. Originally set […]
The GenX Standard: NJDEP Finalizes PFAS Remediation Rules (0.02 µg/L Groundwater)
For years, "forever chemicals" have been the looming shadow over New Jersey real estate and industrial operations. On June 15, 2026, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) finally stepped out of the interim period and into a hard-coded regulatory reality. With the formal adoption of amendments to the Ground Water Quality Standards (N.J.A.C. […]
The LSRP/Developer Relationship: Why Direct Access is a Project Requirement
If you’re a real estate developer in New Jersey, you’ve likely felt the weight of a project hanging on a single signature. That signature belongs to your Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP). Since the enactment of the Site Remediation Reform Act (SRRA), the balance of power in New Jersey’s environmental landscape shifted from the state […]
NY ‘Qualified Actions’: Leveraging 2026 SEQRA Exemptions for Parks and Infrastructure
The New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) has long been the "speed bump" of development in the Empire State. For decades, even projects with clear public benefits: like community parks or critical water main replacements: could get mired in months of environmental impact studies, public hearings, and administrative red tape. That changed this […]
NJDEP Historic Fill Guidance: Managing the Legacy of NJ Land
If you’re developing in Jersey City, Newark, or along the Raritan, you aren’t just moving dirt, you’re managing history. In the world of New Jersey real estate, "dirt" is a loaded term. Usually, it refers to historic fill material, a legacy of centuries of industrial growth, swamp reclamation, and urban expansion. But here is the […]
The New NY Environmental Justice Siting Law: How it Redefines ‘Significant Impact’ under SEQRA
If you’re a developer in New York, the calendar just flipped to June 12, 2026, and the ground beneath your project has shifted. The State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) isn't what it was yesterday. With the official implementation of the 2024 Environmental Justice (EJ) Siting Law, the definition of a "significant impact" has been […]
September 1, 2026 Deadline Approaching: Are You Ready for NYSDEC Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting?
The regulatory landscape in New York is shifting, and for many facility owners and fuel suppliers, the clock is officially ticking. Under the NYSDEC Mandatory Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reporting Program (6 NYCRR Part 253), 2026 is the year where data collection transitions from a suggestion to a strictly enforced legal requirement. If your facility or […]
Streamlining NYC Housing: Leveraging New SEQRA “Qualified Action” Exemptions via Phase I ESA Certification
For years, the biggest hurdle for housing in New York City hasn’t just been the cost of labor or materials: it’s been the sheer weight of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). Navigating the environmental review process often meant months or even years of delays, ballooning carry costs, and a mountain of reports that […]
NJPACT REAL Rules Extension: The One-Year Legacy Window for NJ Developers Explained
If you’re developing in New Jersey, you probably spent the last six months looking at July 20, 2026, as a "cliff" for your project. That was the original deadline to get your permit applications deemed complete before the NJDEP’s Resilient Environments and Landscapes (REAL) rules: the most significant overhaul of land use regulations in a […]
NJPACT REAL Rules Extension: The One-Year Legacy Window for NJ Developers Explained
If you’re developing in New Jersey, you probably spent the last six months looking at July 20, 2026, as a "cliff" for your project. That was the original deadline to get your permit applications deemed complete before the NJDEP’s Resilient Environments and Landscapes (REAL) rules: the most significant overhaul of land use regulations in a […]