Scrap Import Ban: Chinese Government Confirmation for 2019
November 26, 2018
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (“ISRI”) noted in a November 21st news release that a Chinese Government news publication (“Xinhua”) posted an article regarding China’s intent to implement “the next phase import prohibition beginning on December 31, 2018.” ISRI states that the article…
CERCLA/RCRA Cost Recovery Action: U.S. District Court Addresses Potential Liability of an Individual
November 21, 2018
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of California (“Court”) addressed in a November 16th Memorandum and Order (“Order”) the liability of an individual under certain federal and state environmental statutes. See City of West Sacramento, California, et al. v. R and L business…
Middle White River Watershed Management Plan November 28th Meeting Scheduled/Batesville, Arkansas
November 21, 2018
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission (“ANRC”) has scheduled a meeting to discuss the development of what is described as a “voluntary, non-regulatory Watershed-Based Management Plan for the Middle White River.” The meeting is scheduled to be held on November 28th in Batesville, Arkansas, at…
Solid Waste Enforcement: Alabama Department of Environmental Management and Geneva County Commission Enter into Special Order by Consent Addressing Construction/Demolition Landfill
November 21, 2018
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (“ADEM”) and Geneva County Commission (“Commission”) entered into a Special Order by Consent (“Order”) addressing an alleged violation of certain Alabama regulations involving landfills and associated permit requirements. See Order No. 18-XXX-CSW…
National Program Guidance/U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance: National Association of Clean Air Agencies' Comments
November 20, 2018
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The National Association of Clean Air Agencies (“NACAA”) submitted October 25th comments to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (“OECA”) in regards to their FY 2020-2021 National Program Guidance (“NPG”). OECA is an office in EPA…