Criminal Enforcement: Biofuel Company Owners Sentenced for Conspiracy and Fraud Charges
The United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued a July 18th news release stating that two owners of a biofuel company had been sentenced in the Northern District of Indiana for alleged conspiracy and fraud charges. The individuals referenced in the news release were Fred Witmer and Gary Jury…
Recommendations for Cyanobacteria and Cyanotoxin Monitoring in Recreational Waters: June 2017 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Report
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued a June 2017 report titled: Recommendations for Cyanobacteria and Cyanotoxin Monitoring in Recreational Waters (“Report”) See EPA 820-R-17-001. The purpose of the Report is described as providing EPA’s recommendations, information…
Innovative Financing and Funding/Addressing America's Crumbling Water Infrastructure: U.S. Senate Committee Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water and Wildlife Hearing
Innovative Financing and Funding/Addressing America’s Crumbling Water Infrastructure: U.S. Senate Committee Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water and Wildlife Hearing The United States Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water and…
Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission – July 28th Meeting
The Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission (“Commission”) is the environmental policymaking body for Arkansas. The Commission, with certain exceptions, meets on a monthly basis. The Commission will meet Friday, July 28th at 9:00 a.m. at 5301 Northshore Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72118…
EPCRA Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Spokane, Washington Facility Enter into Consent Agreement
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Ameristar Meats, Inc. (“AMI”) entered into a July 13th Consent Agreement (“CA”) to address alleged Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (“EPCRA”) violations. See Docket No. EPCRA-10-2017-0124. The CA states that AMI owns or…