Treated Railroad Ties/Non-Hazardous Secondary Material Rule: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Final Rule
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) in a February 7th Federal Register notice issued a final rule amending the Non-Hazardous Secondary Material Rule (“NHSMR”) to add certain treated railroad ties (“TRTs”) to the list of Categorical Non-Waste Fuels. See 83 Fed. Reg. 5317. The…
Drain Smart Central Arkansas: 2018 Call for Artists
Drain Smart is once again soliciting applications for artists to propose semi-permanent murals to “communicate the link between street liter, storm drains, and water quality.” The organization states that the art should “make people think twice before disposing of anything down a storm drain.”…
Hexavalent Chromium/OSHA Enforcement: Kansas Aircraft Manufacturer Alleged Violations
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) has cited Spirit Aerosystems, Inc. (“SAI”) for alleged violations involving hexavalent chromium. SAI is described as a Kansas aircraft manufacturer. OSHA investigators allegedly determined that the defense contractor exposed employees to…
Asbestos/Insurance Coverage: New York Court Addresses Defense/Indemnity Obligations Related to Alleged Criminal Clean Air Act Violation
The New York Supreme Court (Appellate Division) addressed in a February 2nd decision whether three insurance companies had any obligation to defend or indemnify a company who was subject to criminal proceedings related to an alleged violation of the Clean Air Act. See Certified Environmental…
Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission Regulation 36 (Used Tire Recycling and Accountability Program) Proposed Revisions: February 27 Public Hearing Scheduled
The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) announced that the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission (“APC&EC”) will hold a public hearing to receive comments on proposed amendments to emergency Regulation 36 (Used Tire Recycling and Accountability Program) on February…