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From Beyond the Billable: Helping Out(side) of 16 Beacon

Are you looking for a fun, one-time volunteer opportunity on the weekend? Sign up for one of the BBA’s upcoming community service outings.
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BBA's Writers Pool: Regulating Noise

On April 1, 2013, the BBA’s committees on Land Use and Development and Air Quality and Climate Change co-sponsored a presentation featuring Marc Wolman of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) examining the regulation of noise.
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Environmental Law Committees

  • Air Quality and Climate Change Committee
    This committee reviews federal and local air pollution control, including source permitting, air quality planning, transportation planning, compliance monitoring, hazardous air pollutants and indoor air pollution.

    Contact Information

    Ron Fein

    U.S. EPA - New England Region

    Aladdine Joroff

    Beveridge & Diamond PC

    (781) 416-5700

  • Energy and Telecommunications Law Committee
    This committee addresses regulatory and related issues affecting the natural gas, electric and telecommunications industries in Massachusetts — on the federal level and in other jurisdictions. Members typically practice before the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities, Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Cable, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Federal Communications Commission, and state and federal courts.

    Contact Information

    Brooke Skulley

    National Grid USA- Waltham

    (781) 907-1846

    Rebecca Tepper

    Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities

    (617) 305-3685

  • Environmental Law Public Policy Committee
    The BBA is very active in legislative and regulatory changes. Environmental attorneys are asked to lend their expertise.

    Contact Information

    Elisabeth M. DeLisle

    (617) 460-5502

    Julie Taylor

    Noble & Wickersham LLP

    (617) 491-9816

  • Environmental Law Public Service Committee
    This committee has a number of annual service events including planting trees for Earth Day and volunteering with the Food Project. The committee also focuses on practice-specific pro bono projects and brown bag programming.

    Contact Information

    Staci Rubin

    Alternatives for Community & Environment

    (617) 442-3343

    Jennifer K Rushlow

    Conservation Law Foundation

    (617) 850-1763

  • Environmental Litigation Committee
    This committee focuses on Chapter 21E, CERCLA, insurance, clean air and clean water litigation.

    Contact Information

    Michael W. Dingle

    Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

    Peter F. Durning

    Mackie Shea O'Brien, PC

    (617) 266-5700

  • Hazardous and Solid Waste Committee
    This committee informs members about issues relating to federal and Massachusetts laws governing oil, hazardous materials and hazardous waste, including CERCLA and Chapter 21E.

    Contact Information

    Lucas Rogers

    Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

    (617) 292-5939

    Jennifer Sulla

    Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo P.C.

    (617) 542-6000

  • International Environmental Law Committee
    This committee is for members interested in international environmental issues and the laws of foreign countries.

    Contact Information

    Cicely Ott Parseghian

    Foley Hoag LLP

    (617) 832-3038

    Stuart L. Canton

    (781) 652-0135

  • Steering Committee
    The leadership committee of the Section organizes programs and discusses policy. To inquire about opportunities, please contact the Section Co-Chairs.
  • Wetlands, Waterways and Water Quality Committee
    This committee keeps members abreast of changes in local, state and federal statutes, regulations and by-laws relating to discharges to surface water, groundwater and wastewater treatment plants.

    Contact Information

    Philip M. Weinberg

    Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

    (617) 292-5972

    Luke Legere

    McGregor & Associates

    (617) 338-6464