William C.B. Underwood
Shareholder

A hallmark of Bill’s practice is assisting clients obtain air quality permits or permit revisions to authorize new facilities or changes at existing facilities in a timely manner. Bill helps clients identify applicable requirements, prepare applications, and negotiate with permitting authorities to establish permit terms that clearly and accurately reflect underlying legal obligations, impose conditions that are least burdensome as possible, and provide necessary operational flexibility. He also regularly assists clients in developing systems that ensure compliance after permit issuance, as well as with the preparation of compliance certification, monitoring, and other reports required by the permit.

While Bill counsels clients to take a proactive approach to air quality regulatory compliance, even the most well-managed facilities can experience problems. When problems occur, Bill helps clients take appropriate corrective action and provide applicable notifications to regulators. Moreover, Bill has substantial experience assisting clients in responding to agency requests for information, notices of violations, and enforcement actions. With his keen insight, Bill has helped clients successfully resolve compliance issues and, when necessary, negotiate orders or other settlement agreements with enforcement authorities.