Joseph Koncelik

The focus of Joe’s practice is in all facets of environmental law as well providing counsel on issues relating to renewable energy and climate change.

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Food vs. Fuel: Round 1 goes to Fuel

By Joseph Koncelik on August 7, 2008

Posted in Renewable Energy

Governor Perry of Texas had filed a request to waive 50% of the national volume requirements for the renewable fuel standard (RFS). The Governor’s Waiver Request cited to the following factors to support issuance of a waiver:

Since ethanol mandates were instituted, more of the U.S. corn crop is being diverted to produce fuel
25%

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(August 08) Ohio Environmental Regulatory and Incentive Update

By Joseph Koncelik on August 6, 2008

Posted in Brownfields/Transactions, Compliance

PTIO Program is Launched- Effective June 30, 2008 Ohio EPA finalized this new permit program which combines the Permit to Install (PTI) and Permit to Operate (PTO) into a single permit for non-Title V facilities. Facilities will no longer have to apply for a separate PTO. This program is intended to deal with Ohio EPA’s backlog…