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National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Spring 2026 Meeting Summary
The Mitchell Williams Insurance Regulatory team of lawyers recently attended the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Spring National Meeting which was held in San Diego, California. This summary highlights issues that various NAIC groups addressed. What You Need to Know: The…
Air Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Reeves County, Texas Saltwater Disposal Facility Operator Enter into Consent Agreement
May 28, 2026
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and WES Water Holdings, LLC (“WES”) entered into a May 14th Consent Agreement (“CA”) alleging violations of Clean Air Act regulations. See Docket NO. CAA-06-2026-3303. The CA provides that WES owns and/or operates a saltwater disposal…
ANRC Unanimously Adopts New Financial Assistance Rules Following Public Comment
On May 12, 2026, the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission unanimously adopted the proposed amendments to its Financial Assistance rules, completing a key step in implementing the state's new Water and Sewer Treatment Facilities Grant Program. The rules will now advance through the legislative…
2026 State of the Water Industry: American Water Works Association Report
May 27, 2026
The American Water Works Association (“AWWA”) has issued a document titled: 2026 State of the Water Industry (“Report”). AWWA describes the Report as providing: … key insights into the priorities for water utilities and challenges they currently face. The Report is the latest of an annual…
Air Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Livermore, California Landfill Operator Enter into Consent Agreement
May 27, 2026
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Waste Management of Alameda County, Inc. (“WMAC”) entered into an April 28th Consent Agreement and Final Order (“CAFO”) addressing alleged violations of the Clean Air Act. See Docket No. CAA-09-2026-0053. The CAFO provides that WMAC owns…
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Safe Drinking Water Enforcement: Missouri Department of Natural Resources and City of Anniston Enter Into Administrative Order on Consent
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (“MDNR”) and City of Anniston, Missouri, entered into a May 15th Administrative Order on Consent (“AOC”) addressing alleged violations of the Missouri Safe Drinking Water Law. See Order No. PDWB-2026-234. Anniston is described as a fourth-class city with…
Solid Waste Association of North America - Arkansas Chapter: Annual Conference and Meeting/Little Rock – August 5 – 7
The Arkansas Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America (“AR SWANA”) has scheduled its annual conference (“Conference”) for August 5 – 7. The Conference will be held at the Chenal Event Venue & Aloft in Little Rock, Arkansas. AR SWANA is a Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of…
Reinstatement of Title V Emergency Affirmative Defense Provisions/State Operating Permit Programs: US Environmental Protection Agency Final Rule
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued a final rule that is withdrawing a 2023 final rule titled: “Removal of Title 5 Emergency Affirmative Defense Provisions from State Operating Permit Programs and Federal Operating Permit Programs” (“2023 Affirmative Defense Rule”) The…
Bayou Meto Water Management District: Construction, Design, Land Rights Report
The Bayou Meto Water Management District (“Bayou Meto”) issued a Construction, Design, Land Rights Report (“Report””). The Report was issued in conjunction with the Board of Directors meeting that will be held on June 8th. The Bayou Meto irrigation project has been described as a regional water…
Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2025: US House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee Bill Reported Out
The United States House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee reported out H.R. 2145 titled “The Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (“RIAA”). The RIAA moves to the full House of Representatives for consideration. The RIAA was introduced by Representative Mariannett…