Ms. Rubalcava is a member of the firm’s Los Angeles office. She advises clients planning major industrial development projects in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), with a particular emphasis on facilities with significant air and toxic emissions and water quality issues. She also has been involved in legal actions challenging the sufficiency of CEQA documents such as Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), as well as the failure of regulatory agencies to prepare such documents. Ms. Rubalcava’s work includes major infrastructure projects, power plants, solid waste disposal facilities, petroleum pipelines, gasoline refineries, oil and gas production facilities, marine terminals and manufacturing facilities. These projects are often highly controversial and present unusually challenging permitting and compliance issues, including environmental justice concerns. Sharon also represents existing businesses and trade associations on environmental compliance issues specializing in air and water quality regulations.