Biography

Patrick Runge is an expert in environmental and safety compliance with deep experience in the federal and state air, water, waste, and worker safety regulations that impact the largest industrial facilities.  He advises companies, government bodies, and other parties in matters involving the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), and their state counterparts.

Patrick’s work includes complex permitting issues involving air, surface water, groundwater, stormwater, and solid/hazardous waste, as well as self-auditing, remedial planning, and crafting strategies to address changing regulatory landscapes. Patrick also conducts EHS diligence and has been involved in over one hundred major transactions.

Patrick defends clients in both administrative and civil actions for facilities involved in state and federal enforcement actions involving alleged environmental or safety incidents.