Storage Tank Enforcement: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and Memphis Facility Enter into Settlement Agreement
September 26, 2024
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (“TDEC”) and Bass Brothers Enterprises, Inc. (“BB”) entered into a September 20th Settlement Agreement and Order (“Settlement”) addressing alleged violations of the Tennessee Underground Storage Tank (“UST”) regulations. See Case No…
GenX/Safe Drinking Water Act: Federal Appellate Court Addresses Reviewability of Health Advisory
September 25, 2024
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
Co-Author Megan Halford The United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (“Court”) addressed in a July 23rd Opinion an issue arising out of publication of a health advisory by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”). See Chemours Co. FC, LLC v. United States Env't Prot. Agency…
Arkansas Environmental Personnel Moves: Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality Senor Attorney Tracy R. Rothermel Named Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - 18th Judicial District East (Garland County)
September 25, 2024
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
Ms. Tracy R. Rothermel has been named the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the 18th Judicial District East. Tracy is currently a Senior Attorney with the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment – Division of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”). The 18th Judicial District East is responsible for…
U.S. Senate: Carbon Scoring Act of 2024 Introduced
September 25, 2024
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
On September 12th, legislation denominated the Carbon Scoring Act of 2024 (“Act”) was introduced in the United States Senate. Senators sponsoring the bill include: Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (Rhode Island). Senator Chris Van Hollen (Maryland). Senator Peter Welch (Vermont). Senator Alex Padilla…
Sale of Manufacturing Facility/Landfill Permit Acquisition: Federal Court Addresses Unjust Enrichment/Promissory Estoppel Claims
September 24, 2024
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
Co-Author Chacey Schoeppel Wilcox A United States District Court (Indiana) (“Court”) addressed in a July 30th Order issues arising out of the sale of a manufacturing facility for which there was interest in constructing a landfill by the potential purchaser. See Regional Redevelopment v. U.S. Steel…