Briefings
What changed in environmental, land-use and permitting rules for development in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania: what happened, who is affected and the next date that matters.
- MediumKings County, NY
New York proposes higher water quality classification for Newtown Creek; comments due in late November
The proposal moves the creek from Class SD to Class I; the State Register notice says comments close five days after the last hearing, so owners and applicants along the creek should confirm the deadline.
ProposedStormwater & water quality - MediumNew York
Federal: Rule narrowing state review of federal water permits reportedly cleared White House review
EPA's January 2026 proposal would limit state water quality certification to the discharge and cut the information states may require. A final rule reportedly cleared OMB review September 4, 2026; no publication was found. The 2023 rule remains in effect.
ProposedStormwater & water quality - MediumNew York
New York's water permit for Raritan Bay gas pipeline survives federal appeal as New Jersey's falls
A federal appeals court upheld New York's conditional water quality certification for the Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline, weeks before another appeals court voided New Jersey's certification for the same project.
- MediumNew York
New York proposes requiring active landfills to treat leachate before disposal, with phase-in to four years
DEC's proposed amendments to its solid waste rules would require treatment of leachate at 32 active landfills before it goes to wastewater plants or other discharge, with plans due one and two years after the effective date. Comments closed September 9, 2026. The proposal is not in force.