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- 46 yrs
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Michael D. Hockley represents clients in Kansas City, Missouri across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
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About Michael D. Hockley
Michael D. Hockley is a lawyer practicing environmental, environmental cleanups, environmental compliance and enforcement defense and 15 other areas of law. Michael has been licensed for 46 years. Michael practices at Spencer Fane, LLP in Kansas City, MO.
Credentials
Education
University of Nebraska College of Law
JD · 1980
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
Kansas
1990 · ACTIVE
Missouri
1989 · ACTIVE
Rhode Island
1987 · ACTIVE
Nebraska
1980 · ACTIVE
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Professional memberships
He was named The Best Lawyers Kansas City Environmental Law Lawyer of the Year for 2012 and 2016
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Mike graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1973 and the University of Nebraska College of Law in 1980, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif and Order of the Barristers
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Mike served 14 years as an active duty Army officer and completed his service as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U
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Army Reserve
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In his Army Reserve capacity, he taught Federal Litigation to Department of Defense lawyers at the Judge Advocate General's School and advised the U
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Army Environmental Law Division in Washington, D
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on environmental compliance and enforcement issues
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He frequently writes and speaks to a wide variety of audiences on environmental law topics
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Environmental Protection Agency
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The Court said it left intact EPA's ability to regulate 83 percent of such GHG emissions, compared to the 86 percent EPA championed under its approach
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Nevertheless, in its ruling the Court undercut key foundations of EPA's current GHG regulatory approach
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This ruling will require EPA to re-think many aspects of its approach to GHGs and will give opponents increased leverage in the upcoming discussions
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January 26, 2014 UST Violations at County's Fueling Facilities Lead to $5 Million in Fines and Compliance Upgrades EPA Region 2 and the U
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Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York recently announced a significant settlement involving underground storage tank (UST) violations for tank systems owned and operated by the County of Suffolk, New York
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And while the agency has not yet removed references to the 2005 standard in the final rule, 78 Fed
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79319 (Dec. 30, 2013), EPA clarified that it intends to issue a proposed rule to remove the references to the 2005 standard
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Failures in the Mechanical Integrity requirements were prevalent in both enforcement cases
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November 8, 2013 New Final Phase I ESA Standard E1527-13 Issued On November 6, 2013, ASTM issued its revised standard practice for conducting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA), with an effective date of November 1, 2013
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That has now happened as an adverse comment was received on August 28
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Consequently, EPA will withdraw the final rule (if it does what it said it would do) and rely upon the companion Proposed Rule issued simultaneously on the same day, 78 Fed
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49714, and respond to comments in order to proceed with a final rule
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August 19, 2013 Federal Court Strikes Down EPA's “Deferral Rule” - Landfill Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Other Biogenic Sources Cannot Be Treated Differently in Greenhouse Gas Permitting According to the D
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Circuit's recent decision to vacate the Deferral Rule in Center for Biological Diversity v
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July 7, 2013 Stormwater Penalty Exceeds $475, 000 for Three Road Construction Sites The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has entered into a federal Consent Decree with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U
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Department of Justice to resolve construction stormwater violations under the Clean Water Act
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The Consent Decree, published in the Federal Register on Monday, July 8, 2013, and lodged in federal court on July 1, requires KDOT to pay a civil penalty of $477, 500
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Attorneys are recognized in their respective practice areas ranging from white collar criminal defense and environmental litigation to bankruptcy and tax law
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March 30, 2016 Spencer Fane Hosts Community Influencers Dinner Thursday night, March 24, Spencer Fane hosted a reception and dinner in conjunction with the Command and General Staff College Foundation
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Over 40 Community Influencers - business and community leaders throughout Kansas City - attended the dinner to meet and listen to remarks from Patrick Murphy, the Acting Secretary of the Army
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September 4, 2015 Spencer Fane and Mike Hockley recognized by the Command and General Staff Foundation The Command and General Staff College Foundation (CGSCF), a non-profit educational foundation that provides resources and support to the U
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Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC) in the development of tomorrow's military leaders, has recognized Spencer Fane and Mike Hockley as long-time supporters of the Foundation
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August 17, 2015 'Best Lawyers in America' Recognizes 41 Spencer Fane Attorneys Spencer Fane is pleased to announce that 41 of the firm's attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2016 edition of Best Lawyers in America
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Attorneys are recognized in their respective practice areas ranging from white collar criminal defense and environmental litigation to bankruptcy and tax law
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and Member, Board of Regents and Executive Committee Member •Armed Forces Bank Board of Directors, Audit Committee, and Compliance Committee Chair •Overland Park Rotary Club •Overland Park Rotary Club Foundation, Past President •United Way of Greater Kans
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What areas of law does Michael D. Hockley practice?
Michael D. Hockley focuses on ADR, Energy, Environmental, General, and Government.
Where is Michael D. Hockley located?
Michael D. Hockley primarily serves clients in Kansas City, Missouri, with an office at 1000 Walnut Street, Suite 1400.
How experienced is Michael D. Hockley?
Michael D. Hockley has 46 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1980.
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