Citizen Suit Action/Safe Drinking Water Act: Federal Court Addresses Application of Parties' Contractual Mediation Clause
September 9, 2026
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The United States District Court (Western District of Washington) (“Court”) addressed in an August 31st Order an issue arising out of a Safe Drinking Water Act (“SDWA”) citizen suit action. See Olympic View Water and Sewer District v. Edmonds School District No. 15. The question addressed was…
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition Summer Meeting Summary: Fayetteville, Arkansas
September 9, 2026
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (“NSAC”) held its summer meeting at the Stonebreaker Barn situated on Markham Hill in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The NSAC describes the organization as: … an alliance of grassroots organizations that advocates for federal policy reform to advance the…
Transportation/Hazardous Materials: U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Interpretive Letter Addressing Verification of Shipping Papers
September 9, 2026
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The United States Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) addressed in an August 17th interpretive letter the application of the federal Hazardous Materials Regulations (“HMR”) to motor carrier and driver responsibilities under § 177.817. See Reference No. 26-0043. PHMSA…
Waters of the United States/Clean Water Act: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Issues Supplemental Proposed Rule
September 8, 2026
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Department of the Army (collectively, “EPA”) issued a September 4th pre-public notice of a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“Supplemental Proposed Rule”) which they describe as collecting: … input on additional…
Arkansas Natural Resources Commission Meeting: September 9th
September 8, 2026
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission will meet on September 9, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at the Arkansas Rural Water Association, 240 Dee Dee Lane, Lonoke, AR. Agenda items include: Regular Business Consider meeting minutes of July 15, 2026 Consider amended minutes of August 19, 2026 Director’s…