Scott Sachs is an associate in the Cerritos office of Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo. His practice focuses on representing private and governmental entities in complex litigation in the area of construction law with a concentration in environmental and electronic discovery. He has negotiated with governmental and regulatory agencies regarding land use, underground storage tanks, and review of applications and permits. Prior to joining AALRR, he represented the Port of Long Beach against a prior tenant for their non-compliance with various environmental laws and regulations. He has counseled clients on technology-based effluent limitations, water quality standards, national pollution discharge elimination system (NPDES) permits, nonpoint source pollution and total maximum daily loads, discharges of dredged or fill materials, and hazardous substance spills. Mr. Sachs has worked with the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board concerning various regulations and laws regarding NPDES permitting and effluent discharge. He has also presented testimony before the California Coastal Commission concerning land use and discharge to water bodies. |