Federal Government Poised to Amend Definition of Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance … (Again)
On August 7, 2025, the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and the Treasury (collectively “the Departments”) released a statement that they intend to undertake notice-and-comment rulemaking to reconsider the 2024 amendments to the federal regulatory definition of short-term…
Comanche 2 Coal Power Plant: Public Service Company of Colorado/Colorado Energy Office Petitions Colorado Public Utilities Commission to Delay Retirement
November 17, 2025
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
A November 10th Petition was filed to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (“PUC”) to delay the retirement of the Comanche 2 (“C2”) coal power plant until 2026. See PROCEEDING NO. 25V-____E. C2 is owned by the Public Service Company of Colorado (“Public Service”). The Petition was filed by the…
Trespass/Nuisance: Family Trust Files Benton County, Arkansas Circuit Court Action Lowell Facility Alleging Illegal Mining/Dumping
November 17, 2025
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Trustees of the McJunkins Family Trust U/A (“Trust”) filed a November 11th pleading in the Circuit Court of Benton County, Arkansas styled: Complaint at Law and Request for Injunctive Relief with Request for Emergency Hearing for Issuance of Temporary Restraining Order (“Complaint”). The…
Air Enforcement: New Mexico Environmental Department Notice of Violation for Los Lunas Area Pit Crusher Operator
November 17, 2025
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The New Mexico Environment Department (“NMED”) issued an October 29th Notice of Violation (“NOV”) to Black Rock Services, Inc. (“BR”) for alleged violations of the New Mexico air regulations. See BRS-36610-2501. The NOV provides that BR operates a pit crusher west of Los Lunas, New Mexico. The…
Arkansas Energy Personnel Moves: Anna Swaim Named American Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Executive Director
November 14, 2025
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Arkansas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners (“AIPRO”) has named Anna Swaim to serve as the association’s Executive Director. Former Executive Director Rodney Baker will serve as Director of Government Relations. Both Anna Swaim and Rodney Baker have managed AIPRO since 2016. AIPRO…