U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Enforcing Regulatory Reform Agenda: The Environmental Council of the States May 15th Comments
The Environmental Council of the States (“ECOS”) in a May 15th letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) submitted comments on the February 24th Executive Order 13777: Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda (“Agenda”). By way of summary, ECOS makes three initial points: The…
Lead/OSHA Enforcement: Canton, Ohio Steel Manufacturer Alleged Violations
The United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued a May 19th news release stating that it has proposed $279,578 in penalties for a Republic Steel (“Republic”) facility. Republic Steel is described as an automotive steel manufacturer with a facility in Canton, Ohio. The…
Inspection Overview: Accomplishments and Goals/Jason Bolenbaugh (Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality) Arkansas Water Works and Water Environment Association Presentation
Mr. Jason Bolenbaugh undertook a presentation at the Arkansas Water Works and Water Environment Association Conference titled: Inspection Overview: Accomplishments and Goals (“Presentation”) Mr. Bolenbaugh is a Compliance Branch Manager of the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality’s…
Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission – May 25th 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. An Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality news release states that a new commissioner will join the…
Air Enforcement: Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality and Ashley County, Arkansas Kraft Paper Mill Enter into Consent Administrative Order
The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) and Georgia-Pacific Crossett LLC (“GP”) entered into an April 26th Consent Administrative Order (“CAO”) addressing alleged air permit violations. See LIS No. 17-030. GP is stated to own and operate a kraft paper mill in Crossett, Arkansas…