OSHA Temporary Enforcement Guidance/COVID-19: Respirator Fit-Testing in Healthcare
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued temporary guidance regarding the enforcement of its Respiratory Protection standard during the COVID-19 outbreak. The stated purpose of the guidance is to ensure healthcare workers have full access to N95 respiratory protection…
Fuel Pricing During Arkansas Emergency Declaration: Arkansas Oil Marketers Association Guidance Document
The Arkansas Oil Marketers Association circulated a guidance document titled: Price Increases During a State of Emergency Declaration (“Guidance”) The Guidance addresses frequently asked questions (“FAQs”) about fuel pricing while the state is under an emergency declaration. The Guidance states…
Mold Exclusion: Federal District Court Addresses Issue Involving Previously Covered Loss
Co-Author: Hannah Hines The United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky (“Court”) in a February 18, 2020 opinion addressed an insurance coverage issue related to mold. See Evans v. Auto Club Prop.-Cas. Ins. Co., No. 3:18-CV-486-CRS, 2020 WL 807531 (W.D. Ky. Feb. 18, 2020). The…
5-Year Status Reviews/Endangered Species Act: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Notice of Initiation for 10 Animal and Plant Species
March 20, 2020
by Jordan P. Wimpy
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (“USFWS” or “the Service”) announced yesterday in the Federal Register that it has initiated status reviews for 10 animal and plant species under the Endangered Species Act (“ESA”). See 85 Fed. Reg. 15795. Two of the species have ranges that include the…
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Criminal Enforcement, Forensics and Training: Environmental Crimes Case Bulletin/December 2019 – January 2020
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Office of Criminal Enforcement, Forensics and Training publishes an environmental Case Crimes Bulletin (“Bulletin”) that summarizes publicized investigative activity and adjudicated cases supported by EPA Criminal Investigation Division…