Waters of the United States/Clean Water Act: Association of State Drinking Water Administrators Comments on U.S. EPA Proposed Rule
February 27, 2026
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (“ASDWA”) submitted December 19, 2025, comments to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (“Corps”) on the proposed rule to revise the definition of “Waters of the Untied States” (“WOTUS”)…
State-by-State Solar Growth Report/Solar Energy Industries Association: Arkansas State Solar Overview
February 27, 2026
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Solar Energy Industries Association (“SEIA”) publishes on a periodic basis various information regarding solar energy in the United States. SEIA describes itself as: ... leading the transformation to a clean energy economy. SEIA states that it works with 1,200 member companies and other…
Solid Waste Enforcement: Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and Concordia Parish Oil and Gas Exploration/Production Facility Enter into Settlement Agreement
February 27, 2026
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (“LDEQ”) and White River Operating LLC (“WR”) entered into a Settlement Agreement (“SA”) addressing alleged violations of the Louisiana Solid Waste Regulations. See SA-SE-25-0083. The SA provides that WR owns and/or operates an oil and gas…
From Source to Tap/Challenges and Opportunities for Safe, Reliable, and Affordable Drinking Water: February 24th U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee Hearing
February 26, 2026
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Subcommittee on Environment of the United States House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee held a February 24th Hearing titled: From Source to Tap: A Hearing to Examine Challenges and Opportunities for Safe, Reliable, and Affordable Drinking Water (“Hearing”). The stated purpose…
Brook Floater Mussel/Endangered Species Act: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Center for Biological Diversity Enter into Settlement Agreement Requiring Listing Reevaluation
February 26, 2026
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (“Service”) and the Center for Biological Diversity (“CBD”) entered into a February 13th Stipulated Settlement Agreement (“Agreement”) addressing the brook floater mussel. See Case No. 1:25-cv-1168-DLF (U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia)…