Environmental Law

Building Performance Standards

Do you own buildings that are 20,000 square feet or larger? If so, between June 2026 and June 2028, you will likely have to comply with Building Performance Standards (“BPS”) in the Clean Building Act, Chapter 19.27A RCW, adopted by the legislature in 2019 and amended in 2022 and 2023.

Building Performance StandardsCSD Attorneys at Law2026-01-12T09:30:43-08:00

Federal Court Clarifies Scope of Stormwater Permit Coverage for “Industrial Activities”

Puget Soundkeeper Alliance v. APM Terminals Tacoma, LLC, et al. [...]

Federal Court Clarifies Scope of Stormwater Permit Coverage for “Industrial Activities”CSD Attorneys at Law2023-06-10T08:24:38-07:00

If You Renovate Pre-1978 Homes, You Should Become Familiar with the EPA’s RRP Rule.

The EPA's Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (“RRP Rule”) [...]

If You Renovate Pre-1978 Homes, You Should Become Familiar with the EPA’s RRP Rule.CSD Attorneys at Law2023-06-10T08:26:42-07:00

Updates to the Industrial Stormwater General Permit

When the usual grey Washington weather turns to dry summertime [...]

Updates to the Industrial Stormwater General PermitCSD Attorneys at Law2023-06-10T08:31:45-07:00

Division One Court of Appeals Finds that Wood Waste is a Hazardous Substance Under the Model Toxics Control Act that Could Require Contribution of Remediation Costs

By Brian Nadler of Chmelik Sitkin & Davis P.S. [...]

Division One Court of Appeals Finds that Wood Waste is a Hazardous Substance Under the Model Toxics Control Act that Could Require Contribution of Remediation CostsCSD Attorneys at Law2023-06-10T08:50:54-07:00