Hybrid Resources (Energy): Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Staff Paper Released
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) announced the release of a White Paper prepared by staff titled: Hybrid Resources White Paper (“White Paper”) See Docket No. AD20-9-000. The term “hybrid resources” in an energy context often refers to a combination of multiple generation…
Storage Tank Enforcement: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Proposed Order/Assessment Addressing Parsons Underground Storage Tank Owner
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (“TDEC”) issued a May 18th proposed Order and Assessment (“Order”) to Parson Sky Holdings, LLC, (“PSH”) addressing alleged violations of the underground storage tank (“UST”) regulations. See Case No. UST21-0003. PSH is stated to be the…
Title V/Clean Air Act: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Addresses Petition Objecting to Natural Gas-Fired Power Generating Facilities
The Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued a May 10th Order responding to a Petition (“Petition”) requesting objection to the issuance of Title V Operating Permits for the Colton Power, LP, Drews and Century Power Generating Facilities in San Bernardino…
Hazardous Materials Transportation Act/Criminal Enforcement: U.S. Department of Justice News Release References Guilty Plea of Tanker Truck Repair Company Owner
The United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued a May 20th news release stating that Loren Kim Jacobson (“Jacobson”) pleaded guilty to the following alleged violations: Making an illegal repair to a cargo tanker in violation of the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (“HMTA”) Lying to…
Arkansas Energy Resources Planning Task Force: May 27th Meeting Scheduled
The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment – Division of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) announced that the Energy Resources Planning Task (“Task Force”) is holding a public hearing today at 1:30 p.m. A number of organizations will be providing testimony. Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson…