Proposed Revision to the Definition of “Waters of the United States” By Timothy P. Atkinson, Esq. The Clean Water Act of 1972 grants the federal government authority to regulate pollution in “waters of the United States,” commonly referred to as …
OFBA is hiring a new Associate Attorney!
We are hiring! We are looking for an associate attorney to start immediately. This is an excellent opportunity for an Associate Attorney to join our firm and gain valuable experience in a fast-paced legal environment. Applicants should preferably have three-years’ experience, …
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Florida Department of Environmental Protection files Motion to Partially Stay Suspension of 404 Permitting Program
Florida Department of Environmental Protection files Motion to Partially Stay Suspension of 404 Permitting Program By: David A. Melito, J.D. As we explained in our post last week, a federal district judge from the District of Columbia issued a February …
Florida State 404 Permitting Delegation Invalidated by Federal Judge
Florida State 404 Permitting Delegation Invalidated by Federal Judge By: David A. Melito, J.D. Late Thursday afternoon, a federal judge for the District of the District of Columbia found that the 2020 delegation of dredge and fill permitting from the …
Oertel Fernandez Bryant & Atkinson PA presents on National Stormwater Regulatory Practice
Oertel Fernandez Bryant & Atkinson PA presents on National Stormwater Regulatory Practice By: David A. Melito, J.D. On September 16th Oertel Fernandez Bryant & Atkinson attorneys participated as faculty members for a National Business Initiative sponsored continuing legal education (CLE) …
Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection Takes Over Federal Wetlands Permit Process in State
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Commenting on State 404 Rulemaking Extended!
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has extended the comment period for the State 404 Program rulemaking. Comments are now due on June 29, 2018. The FDEP staff contact is Jessica Melkun, who can be reached at: Jessica.melkun@dep.state.fl.us or by phone at 850-245-8358. …
DEP to Hold Meetings on Volkswagen Diesel Emission Mitigation Program
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has issued an open invitation to interested individuals to attend one of two public informational webinars on Florida’s Diesel Emission Mitigation Program to be held on Thursday, April 19, 2018, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 …
OFBA Ranked Tier 1 in Administrative/Regulatory and Environmental Law
Oertel, Fernandez, Bryant & Atkinson, P.A., is proud to announce that it is regionally ranked as a “Tier 1” Law Firm in 2 practice areas — Administrative / Regulatory Law and Environmental Law — by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® …