Underground Storage Tanks/Insurance Coverage: Federal Court Addresses Motion for Reconsideration Regarding Timing Issue
September 26, 2023
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The United States District Court (M.D. Florida) (“Court”) addressed in an August 29th Order an insurance coverage issue involving a petroleum release from an underground storage tank (“UST”). See L. Squared Industries, Inc., v. Nautilus Insurance Company, No. 3:21-cv-1104-BJD-PDB, 2023 WL 6194226…
OSHA Enforcement: Houston, Texas, Glass Recycling Company Proposed Penalty Assessment
September 26, 2023
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued a September 13th news release and link to a Citation and Notification of Penalty for Strategic Materials, Inc., d/b/a Strategic Materials (“Strategic”). Strategic is described as a recycled glass contractor based in…
U.S. Forest Service Tree/Green Space Competitive Grant Program: Two Arkansas Projects Announced as Recipients
September 26, 2023
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service (“USFS”) issued a September 14th news release announcing it was awarding more than $1 billion in competitive grants to: Plant and maintain trees Combat extreme heat and climate change Improve access to nature in cities, towns, and suburbs …
Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Proposes Revisions to Clean Air Act NESHAP Regulations
September 25, 2023
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) proposed revisions to the General Provisions of the Clean Air Act National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (“NESHAP”). The proposed rule revises the “Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources under Section 112 of the…
Safe Drinking Water Act Enforcement: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Proposed Order/Assessment Addressing Lawrence County Public Water System
September 25, 2023
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (“TDEC”) issued an August 11th proposed Director’s Order and Assessment (“Order”) to West Point Utility District (“West Point”) alleging violations of the Tennessee Safe Drinking Water Act and its implementing regulations. See Case No…