Consent Order Negotiations & Expert Witness/Litigation Support
Government agencies use consent orders to achieve rapid regulatory compliance. These legally-binding agreements, settled out of court, set forth requirements the offending party must abide by in order to return to a compliant standing. ARG's open, constructive relationship with NYSDEC when negotiating such agreements provides a foundation for achieving optimal outcomes for our clients.ARG staff have provided expert witness services and litigation support on environmental issues since before we were founded. Our scientists and engineers posses the expertise to translate highly technical, scientific information into a real and practical context. We interpret technical information to support the development of sound legal advice and direction in pursuing or settling environmental litigation issues.
Latest News
New NYSDEC Regulation for Combustion InstallationsOn July 8, 2010 the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation placed new restrictions on NOx (oxides of nitrogen) emissions from boilers in accordance with their program of Reasonably Achievable Control Technology (RACT).
NEW! NYS SIP Modifications for NOx RACT Determinations
In developing the 2008 NYS State Implementation Plan, NYSDEC revised their methodology for determining NOx RACT emission limits. This affects both combustion turbines and boilers currently in operation.
