10 episodes
Essential Environmental With Thierry Montoya Thierry Montoya
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Each new episode will cover current issues concerning the environmental, natural resources, and land use topics from the business perspective — what businesses and property owners need to know about complying with environmental regulations and protecting themselves from potential exposure, and legal strategies when litigation is involved. Thierry will use his 35 years of environmental litigation and compliance experience to disentangle and demystify the complicated world of environmental law, to help the listener understand the countless acronyms and agencies they might come across.
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The uncertain future of brownfield redevelopment in California
Thierry speaks with Matt Winefield of Winefield & Associates and the Brownfield Braintrust Podcast about the uncertain future of brownfield redevelopment in California.
Watch this episode in full: https://vimeo.com/924769056/15b4489c7f?share=copy
Want to get in touch with us? Contact Thierry at tmontoya@fbtlaw.com and visit FrostBrownTodd online at https://www.frostbrowntodd.com.
The content of this episode reflects the views and opinions of Thierry Montoya and his guests, and does not constitute legal advice. -
Are You The King or Queen of Your Castle in a Common Use Development?
Thierry speaks with attorney and author Barry Ross about his book Are You the King or Queen of Your Castle? Not If You Live in a Homeowner's Association (available for purchase on Amazon: https://amzn.to/47Ru3Ra) and the complex relationships between homeowners and homeowners associations.
Watch this episode in full: https://vimeo.com/894184959
Want to get in touch with us? Contact Thierry at tmontoya@fbtlaw.com and visit FrostBrownTodd online at https://www.frostbrowntodd.com.
The content of this episode reflects the views and opinions of Thierry Montoya and his guests, and does not constitute legal advice. -
The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act in Practice
Tom Harder joins the show to help Thierry cover the ins-and-outs of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.
Learn more about Tom at https://thomashardercompany.com/
Want to watch this episode? Catch it on Vimeo here: https://vimeo.com/873704083?share=copy
Want to get in touch with the show? Contact Thierry Montoya at tmontoya@fbtlaw.com -
California Environmental Quality Act
Attorney Tina Wallis joins the show to help Thierry cover the ins-and-outs of the California Environmental Quality Act.
Learn more about Tina at https://twallislaw.com/
Want to get in touch with the show? Contact Thierry Montoya at tmontoya@fbtlaw.com -
Microplastics in Drinking Water, and California’s New Testing Regulations
On September 7, 2022, the California State Water Control Boards issued requirements for testing microplastics in drinking water, becoming the first government in the world to establish health-based guidelines for acceptable levels of microplastics in drinking water.
Jon Rohrer is the principal Hydrogeologist at Roux, providing environmental management and consulting. He joins the show to explain the new regulations and their implications for the regulated.
Learn more about Jon and Roux at https://www.rouxinc.com/leadership/jon-rohrer-p-g-c-hg/
And connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohrerj/
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Sackett v. EPA and the EPA’s new definition of “waters of the United States” - What Does that Mean for Developers and Landowners in the Arid West?
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has Clean Water Act authority to regulate “waters of the United States.” But what exactly do we mean by “waters of the United States”? It’s a more complicated question than it might seem. In this episode of Essential Environmental, attorney Thierry Montoya dives into the question by covering the pending Supreme Court decision in Sackett v. EPA, which concerns the EPA’s ability to regulate development on wetlands; as well as the EPA’s revised definition of waters of the United States, set to take effect on March 20, 2023, with take aways for California’s developers and landowners.
Want to get in touch with us? Contact Thierry at tmontoya@fbtlaw.com and visit FrostBrownTodd online at https://www.frostbrowntodd.com.
The content of this episode reflects the views and opinions of Thierry Montoya and does not constitute legal advice.
Time stamps:
02:01 - EPA's enforcement authority under Clean Water Act's definition of "waters of the United States" might be about to change
05:00 - Sackett v. EPA, explained
15:05 - SCOTUS addressed "waters of the United States" in three prior cases
22:20 - EPA's new rule defining "Waters of the United States" will take effect on March 20, 2023
25:07 - What does all of this mean for landowners and developers?