Release Reporting/CERCLA Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and South Carolina Motor Carrier Enter into Consent Agreement
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Greenwood Motor Lines d/b/a R+L Carriers (“Greenwood”) entered into a Consent Agreement and Final Order (“CAFO”) addressing an alleged violation of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (“CERCLA”). See…
Wastewater Enforcement: Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment - Division of Environmental Quality and Malvern Industrial Facility Enter into Consent Administrative Order
The Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment – Division of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) and Acme Brick Company (“Acme”) entered into a March 21st Consent Administrative Order (“CAO”) addressing alleged violations of a Clean Water Act National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (“NPDES”)…
U.S. Geological Survey Streamgaging Networks: 89 Organizations/Coalition Letter to United States Congress Supporting Funding/Modernization
Eighty-nine organizations (collectively “Coalition”)two sent letters, respectively, to United States Senators Merkley and Murkowski, and Congresswoman Pingree and Congressman Joyce urging their support to enable the U.S. Geological Survey (“USGS”) to fully maintain its streamgaging networks. USGS…
Refrigerant Recovery Management Program/Air Enforcement: U.S. Department of Justice and Scrap Recycling Company Enter into Consent Decree Addressing Multiple Facilities
The United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) entered into a Consent Decree (“CD”) on behalf of the United States with Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. (“Schnitzer”) addressing alleged violations of the Clean Air Act and implementing regulations involving the Refrigerant Recovery Management…
Arkansas Advanced Bus and Clean Transportation Program: Additional Available Funding Announced
The Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment – Division of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) issued an April 25th news release announcing additional funding under its Advanced Bus and Clean Transportation Program (“Program”). DEQ states it intends to award up to $7,671,688 to applicants successfully…