Calculate deadlines for EPA proceedings, environmental litigation, permit appeals, and federal environmental law compliance requirements.
Environmental proceeding or regulatory deadline
Federal CourtsAppeal of EPA permit decision
30 daysFrom final permit decision (varies by program)
Response to Superfund cleanup notice
30 daysTo respond to PRP notice letter
60-day notice requirement
60 daysBefore filing citizen enforcement suit
Response to compliance order
30 daysTo request hearing on administrative order
Environmental enforcement actions often benefit from early settlement discussions. EPA's penalty policy provides significant reductions for voluntary disclosure, cooperation, and rapid compliance.
Environmental permits often have complex procedural requirements and tight deadlines. Consider whether to pursue administrative appeals or proceed directly to federal court challenges.
Many environmental statutes authorize citizen suits for ongoing violations. The 60-day notice requirement provides an opportunity for settlement before litigation costs escalate.
Environmental matters often involve multiple media (air, water, waste) and overlapping jurisdiction. Coordinate compliance strategies across all applicable environmental programs.
Determine the type of environmental proceeding: EPA enforcement action, permit appeal, CERCLA response, or environmental litigation.
Input the date of the EPA final action, permit decision, violation notice, or other triggering event for deadline calculations.
Identify relevant environmental statutes: Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, CERCLA, RCRA, or other federal environmental laws.
Consider unique environmental law procedures including EPA administrative procedures, citizen suit requirements, and jurisdictional prerequisites.
Apply appropriate deadlines for EPA proceeding responses, permit appeals, cleanup notices, or environmental litigation requirements.
Account for ongoing environmental compliance requirements, monitoring obligations, and reporting deadlines that may affect case strategy.