Steven Torres

Presentation Title:

Sustainable Partnerships: Navigating Waste's Complex Regulatory Future

Steven Torres, Partner, West Group Law PLLC

Abstract:

Climate action, waste diversion, zero waste and contaminants of emerging concern have complicated the future of solid waste and biosolids management. Ambitious statutory programs regulating emissions, effluent and combustive fuels for energy or transportation are narrowing available options and forcing costly and environmentally ineffective surface disposal of waste and biosolids. Join a panel of government and industry experts as they describe the currently regulatory framework impacting municipal solid waste treatment and recovery options. Learn about public private partnerships, risk sharing, effective government procurement and contracting for advanced technology facility. An industry expert on PFAS will round out this panel.

Bio:

Steven A. Torres is a Partner with West Group Law PLLC and a member of the firm’s Municipal Infrastructure Team. Attorney Torres has over 25 years of experience in municipal law, including construction and public-private partnerships and has been a project advisor and chief legal counsel who has managed in excess of two billion dollars in project value in the areas of utilities, water and wastewater, transportation, building construction and renewable energy. Attorney Torres has significant knowledge and experience in state, federal and local regulations including zoning, land use planning, and building and environmental permitting. His range of experience in state and federal regulatory permitting, enforcement, compliance and litigation includes work under the Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, National and State Environmental Policy Acts, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act among others.