Criminal Enforcement: U.S. Department of Justice Announces Sentencing for Elizabeth, New Jersey, Biodiesel Fuel Company for Alleged Violation of the Clean Water Act
February 18, 2019
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued a February 8th news release stating that Fuel Bio One, LLC (“FBO”) had been sentenced for an alleged violation of the Clean Water Act. The Elizabeth, New Jersey, biodiesel fuel company was sentenced for allegedly discharging more than 45,000…
Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission – February 22, 2019, Meeting
February 18, 2019
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission (“Commission”) is the environmental policymaking body for Arkansas. The Commission, with certain exceptions, meets on a monthly basis. The Commission will meet Friday, February 22, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. in the Commission Room at 5301 Northshore…
Environmental/Remediation and Munitions Response Services: U.S. GAO Addresses Protest of U.S. Corps of Engineers Bid Decision
February 15, 2019
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The United States Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) issued a January 16th decision addressing a protest of a United States Corps of Engineers (“Corps”) rejection of a bid proposal. See Matter of Bristol Environmental Remediation Services/ LLC B-416980; B-416980.2. The bid addressed the…
Release Reporting/CERCLA Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Cabarrus County, North Carolina, Water and Sewer Authority Enter into Consent Agreement
February 15, 2019
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Water and Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County, North Carolina (“WSACC”), entered into a February 12th Consent Agreement and Final Order (“CAFO”) addressing an alleged violation of the release reporting requirements of the Comprehensive…
Arkansas Environmental Personnel Moves: Carrie Byron Named Beaver Watershed Alliance Team Outreach Coordinator
February 15, 2019
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Beaver Watershed Alliance (“BWA”) issued a February 13th news release stating that Carrie Byron was named in January the organization’s Outreach Coordinator. Ms. Byron holds a B.A. in Biology and previously conducted wildlife research in Africa, Yellowstone National Park, the Boundary Waters…