Permian Pipeline/Nationwide Permit 12: Sierra Club Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief
The Sierra Club filed on April 30th a Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief (“Complaint”) against the United States Army Corps of Engineers (“Corps”) challenging the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States (“WOTUS”) in the construction of the Permian Highway…
Guidance for Premise Plumbing Water Service Restoration: Ohio Environmental Protection Agency March 2020 Guidance
The Division of Drinking and Ground Water of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency issued a March 2020 document titled: Guidance for Premise Plumbing Water Service Restoration (“Guidance”) The rationale for the Guidance is the concern that vacant buildings and homes generate stagnant water…
COVID-19/Arkansas Department of Agriculture: Bureau of Standards Increased Inspection Activities Noted
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture issued a news release noting that inspectors from the Bureau of Standards (“BOS”) have increased the number of fuel quality checks it conducts in Arkansas. The BOS is a section found in the Arkansas Department of Agriculture. The news release states that the…
Clean Water Act/Rivers and Harbors Act Permit Denials: U.S. Court of Federal Claims Addresses Taking Issue
Co-Author: Austin Reed The United States Court of Federal Claims (“Court”) addressed in a March 20th opinion a Fifth Amendment takings case. See Lemon Bay Cove, LLC v. United States, No. 17-436L, 2020 WL 1316839. The taking allegedly occurred because of the United States Army Corps of Engineers…
Electric Transmission Incentives Regulation: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Federal Register Notice Proposes Revisions
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) published an April 2nd Federal Register Notice proposing to revise its transmission policy and corresponding regulations (“Regulations Revisions”). See 85 Fed. Reg. 18784. The FERC states that the Regulation Revisions are being proposed: . . . in…