State of Washington Rail Transport Crude Oil Volatility Rules: U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Issues Preemption Determination
The United States Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) announced on May 11th, its determination that the Federal Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (“HMTA”) preempts the State of Washington’s vapor pressure requirements for the transportation of crude oil by rail…
Wastewater Enforcement: Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality and Garland County Wastewater Treatment Facility Enter into Consent Administrative Order
The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment – Division of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) and Clampit, LLC (“Clampit”) entered into a May 6th Consent Administrative Order (“CAO”) addressing alleged violations of a Clean Water Act National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (“NPDES”) permit…
Section 401/Clean Water Act: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Announces Final Rule Addressing Certification
On June 1st the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced issuance of a final rule that it denominates the: Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification Rule (“Rule”) EPA characterizes the Rule as establishing: . . . procedures that promote consistent implementation of CWA…
Does a Discharge to Groundwater Require an NPDES Permit?: Jamie Ewing/Allan Gates/Jordan Wimpy Arkansas Environmental Federation Webinar Presentation
Jamie Ewing (Environmental Assessment Director, Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority), Allan Gates and Jordan Wimpy (Mitchell Williams Law Firm) undertook an Arkansas Environmental Federation webinar presentation on May 21st titled: County of Maui v. Hawaii Wildlife Fund Does a Discharge of…
Asbestos Enforcement: Alabama Department of Environmental Management Issues Proposed Administrative Order to Albertville Contractor
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (“ADEM”) issued an April 13th Proposed Administrative Order (“AO”) to Maynor Contracting LLC (“MC”). The AO provides that MC is a contractor located in Albertville, Alabama. MC is stated to be responsible for the demolition of a former K-Mart…