Environmental Law
In this highly technical and fast developing field of environmental law, Cancio, Nadal, Rivera & Díaz, P.S.C., provides counseling and representation on matters within the regulatory scope of the various federal and local environmental statutes, including:
- National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
- Public Policy Environmental Act of Puerto Rico
- Federal Air Pollution Control Act (Clean Air Act)
- Federal Water Pollution Control Act (Clear Water Act)
- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
- Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)
- Puerto Rico Environmental Emergencies Fund Act (PREEFA)
- Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA)
- Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
- Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
- Puerto Rico Solid Management Authority Act (PRSMAA)
In addition to legal representation in judicial and administrative proceedings, the Firm provides other services such as:
- Legislative and regulatory analysis
- Identification and evaluation of potential environmental liabilities
- Procurement of permits and/or licenses
- Assistance in regulatory compliance, as well as training and instruction in environmental law matters through lectures and seminars
- Environmental compliance