U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Approval of Alternative Testing Methods to Measure Contaminants in Drinking Water/Safe Drinking Water Act: October 12th Federal Register Notice
October 15, 2018
by Walter G. Wright
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced in an October 12th Federal Register notice the approval of alternative testing methods for use in: measuring the levels of contaminants in drinking water; and determining compliance with Safe Drinking Water Act (“SDWA”) National…
Access to Water Quality Data: Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Launches New/Improved Water Data Portal
October 15, 2018
by Walter G. Wright
The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (“LDEQ”) issued a news release announcing the development of a new water data portal. LDEQ describes it as a “forward-thinking, user-friendly approach to water data.” The portal is stated to: Provide web access to surface water quality data Allow…
Arkansas Oil Marketers Association Environmental Workshop: October 18th - Little Rock, Arkansas – REMINDER
October 15, 2018
by Walter G. Wright
The Arkansas Oil Marketers Association (“AOMA”) is once again hosting its Annual Environmental Workshop (“Workshop”). The Workshop will be held on October 18th at the Holiday Inn Airport in Little Rock, Arkansas. The key focus of the Workshop is the federal and Arkansas Underground Storage Tank…
How to Ace an Inspection: Russell McLaren (Entergy) Arkansas Environmental Federation Meeting Presentation
October 12, 2018
by Walter G. Wright
Mr. Russell McLaren undertook a presentation at the October 4th Arkansas Environmental Federation Convention titled: “How to Ace an Inspection” (Presentation) Mr. McLaren serves as Entergy’s ARES Water Lead. The topics addressed in the Presentation included: Inspectors Types of Inspections How…
America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018: United States Senate Passes S.3021
October 12, 2018
by Walter G. Wright
The United States Senate on October 19th passed the America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (“S.3021”). The comprehensive water infrastructure legislation now moves to President Trump for execution. Key components of S.3021 include: Provisions for the U.S. House of Representatives Water…