Long-Term Lead and Copper Rule Federalism Consultation: American Water Works Association Comments
The American Water Works Association (“AWWA”) submitted March 8th comments to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) on the Lead and Copper in Drinking Water Rule (“LCR”). EPA is stated to have undertaken engagements with states and others through federalism consultation on…
Agriculture/Superfund Release Reporting: March 8th U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Committee Hearing
The United States Senate Subcommittee on Superfund, Waste Management, and Regulatory Oversight Committee of the Environment and Public Works (“Committee”) held a March 8th hearing in regards to: Senate Bill 2421 – The Fair Agriculture Reporting Method Act (“Act”) The focus of the hearing was…
Hazardous Substances/Bodily Injury Claim: New York Court Addresses Potential Liability of Engineering Inspection Subcontractor
The Supreme Court (Appellate Division) New York addressed in a March 7th decision whether a lower court properly granted summary judgment to a subcontractor performing engineering inspection services on a highway construction project related to a bodily injury claim. See Cathy Marl, et al. v. Liro…
Hazardous Waste Enforcement: State of California and Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. Stipulation for Entry of Final Judgment/Permanent Injunction
The California Attorney General (“AG”) announced a settlement with Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. (“Home Depot”) addressing alleged violations of: California Hazardous Waste Control Law California Unfair Competition Law The AG, on behalf of the State of California, noted the filing of a Stipulation for…
Beryllium: March 2nd OSHA Memorandum Delaying Enforcement of Certain Standards
United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) Director, Directorate of Enforcement Programs, Thomas Galassi, authored a March 2nd memorandum titled: Delay of Enforcement of the Beryllium Standards under 29 CFR 1910.1024, 29 CFR 1915.1024, and 29 CFR 1926.1124 (Memorandum) …