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Andrew (Andy) Perez assists public and private clients in navigating complex environmental litigation and regulatory compliance matters to find innovative solutions. He handles a wide range of environmental cases in both state and federal courts, including those involving the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA); the Clean Water Act (CWA); the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); the Hazardous Waste Control Law (HWCL); and the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act. Andy frequently deals with regulatory enforcement and compliance issues that involve federal, state, and local environmental agencies.

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  • Comment Deadline: February 17, 2026, via the Federal eRulemaking Portal, email (OW-Docket@epa.gov), or mail. Comments must be submitted in writing and identified with Docket ID No. EPA‑HQ‑OW‑2025‑2929.
  • Adoption: Expected in Spring 2026 (subject to comments received).

On January 13, 2026, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed rule