Title V/Clean Air Act: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Addresses Petition to Object to Commerce City, Colorado, Refinery
The Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued an Order responding to a Petition requesting objection to the issuance of a Title V operating permit (“Permit”) for the Suncor Energy Commerce City, Colorado, refinery. The Petition had been submitted by groups…
Medical Marijuana Facility Security Plans/92nd Arkansas General Assembly: Exemption from the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act
House Bill 1557 proposes to exempt from the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) security plans related to medical marijuana facilities. The sponsor of the bill is Representative Douglas House (North Little Rock). Medical marijuana facilities must meet certain facility security requirements…
States' Role in Protecting Air Quality/Principles of Cooperative Federalism - Senate Environment and Public Works Hearing: Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality Director Becky Keogh Testimony
The Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety of the United States Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (“Subcommittee”) is holding a hearing today entitled: States’ Role in Protecting Air Quality: Principles of Cooperative Federalism United States Senator John Boozman of Arkansas…
Water Reuse Action Plan: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency February 27th Announcement
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced the pending development of what it describes as a “Water Reuse Action Plan” (“Plan”). EPA states that the Plan will leverage the expertise of both industry and government to ensure the effective use of the nation’s water resources…
Mineral Rights/92nd Arkansas General Assembly: HB 1559 Addresses Property Tax Assessment Process
House Bill 1559 addresses the process for assessing Arkansas mineral rights for purposes of property taxes. The lead sponsors include Representative Jean and Senators M. Pitsch, Maloch, and Irvin. The bill would add an additional subsection to Arkansas Code § 26-26-1110 which addresses the process…