Nominee for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator - Lee Zeldin: National Association of Clean Air Agencies Letter of Introduction
The National Association of Clean Air Agencies (“NACAA”) transmitted a December 18, 2024, letter to Lee Zeldin. Mr. Zeldin is President Trump’s nominee for Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”). NACAA describes itself as: …the National non-partisan, non-profit…
Arkansas Advisory Committee on Petroleum Storage Tanks – January Meeting
As noted in previous blog posts, Arkansas operates a petroleum storage tank trust fund that provides reimbursement for eligible storage tanks for certain corrective actions and third party damage claims due to a release of petroleum. The Advisory Committee on Petroleum Storage Tanks meets monthly…
Lithium Battery Guide for Shippers: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Compliance Tool for All Modes of Transportation
The United States Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) issued an October 2024 document titled: LITHIUM BATTERY GUIDE FOR SHIPPERS: A Compliance Tool for All Modes of Transportation (“Guide”). PHMSA states that the Guide was prepared to assist shippers safely package…
Arkansas Energy Personnel Moves: Lawrence E. Bengal, Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment Chief Administrator of Energy, Announces Retirement
The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment (“E&E”) issued a January 7th news release stating that Lawrence E. Bengal, Chief Administrator of Energy for E&E, has announced plans to retire. Mr. Bengal served the previous 20 years as Director of the Oil and Gas Commission (“OGC”) which was…
EPA Releases Draft Sewage Sludge Risk Assessment for Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
On January 14, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its “Draft Sewage Sludge Risk Assessment for Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS), which are collectively referred to as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS.” The next day EPA…