Stephen J. Bonebrake

Partner

Mr. Bonebrake has represented clients before federal and state tribunals in environmental litigation, adjudication and rulemaking matters, such as:

• Private and government cost recovery actions under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)
• Appeal of the federal Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR)
• Participation in the mercury emission and CAIR implementation rulemaking proceedings before the Illinois Pollution Control Board
• Environmental torts
• Water and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) enforcement matters, including alleged failures to obtain wetland fill permits and to comply with RCRA generator requirements
• Clean Air Act enforcement matters, including one of the New Source Review enforcement cases brought by the United States
• Appeals of water and air permits, including Title 5 operating permits

He has counseled clients concerning compliance, governmental investigations and enforcement, environmental audits, permits, and other matters arising under federal and state environmental programs with respect to various media, including:

• Clean Water Act permits and compliance
• Clean Air Act permits and compliance
• Asbestos abatement and New Source Review emission projections
• Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) requirements and landfill adjusted standards
• Release reporting
• "Brownfields" and "voluntary" remediation projects

In addition, Mr. Bonebrake has negotiated and drafted environmental provisions in connection with corporate and real estate transactions, including stock acquisitions and credit transactions. He also has represented clients in litigation matters concerning such provisions.

Mr. Bonebrake is representing a number of clients in connection with the appeals of several Title 5 operating permits in Illinois and Indiana. He is involved with the mercury emission and CAIR implementation rulemakings in Illinois, as well as an appeal of the federal CAIR. He also is representing clients in connection with the defense of various enforcement actions and with contaminated properties, including site investigations and remedial actions under the Illinois Site Remediation Program.

Speeches and Presentations

Panel presentation regarding the Mercury Emission Cap and Trade Program, (Speaker) ELI Congressional Briefing Series (April 2007)

"The New NSR Rule: Will Your Emissions Increase?" (October 2005)

Education

Professional Memberships

Illinois State Bar Association

American Bar Association

Chemical Industry Council of Illinois