NAIC Reciprocal Exchanges (E) Working Group Advances Proposed Amendments to Model 440 and Model 450
On July 22, 2026, the NAIC Reciprocal Exchanges (E) Working Group met virtually to discuss proposed amendments to the Insurance Holding Company System Regulatory Act (Model #440) and the Insurance Holding Company System Model Regulation (Model #450). Formed in November 2025 under the Financial…
Nationwide Permit 12/Oil or Gas Natural Pipeline Activities: Sierra Club Files Judicial Challenge
Sierra Club and other environmental organizations filed a Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief (“Complaint”) in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia (“Court”) challenging the United States Army Corps of Engineers (“Corps”) prior issuance of Clean Water Act…
Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines: U.S. EPA Public Notices Okanogan County, Washington Reclamation Project
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) has issued a notice in the July 16th Federal Register that Trout Unlimited Inc. (“Trout”) has applied for a Good Samaritan Remediation permit pursuant to the Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024 (“Act”). See…
Arkansas Chapter/Solid Waste Association of North America: 2026 Annual Conference Little Rock/August 5-7 (REMINDER)
The Arkansas chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America (“SWANA”) has announced the location and date of its 2026 Annual Conference. The Conference will be held at the Aloft Hotel in Little Rock, Arkansas, from August 5th through 7th. SWANA states that the Conference will bring…
American Water Works Association: City Corporation (Russellville, Arkansas) Named Winner of the People's Choice Water Taste Test at Annual Conference
The American Water Works Association (“AWWA”) announced the winners from water tasting competitions across North America at its Annual Conference and Exposition in Washington, D.C. City Corporation of Russellville, Arkansas was named the winner of the People’s Choice Water Taste Test. The City of…