Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission – July 26, 2019 Meeting
The Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission (“Commission”) is the environmental policymaking body for Arkansas. The Commission, with certain exceptions, meets on a monthly basis. The Commission will meet Friday, July 26th, at 9:00 a.m. in the Commission Room at 5301 Northshore Drive…
Transportation/Hazardous Materials Regulation: July 10 Interpretive Letter Addressing Intermediate Bulk Containers
The United States Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) addressed in a July 10th interpretive letter the application of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (“HMR”) to intermediate bulk containers (“IBC”). PHMSA was responding to a December 23, 2018, request for an…
Dust-Lead Hazard Standards: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Finalizes Revisions
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued a final rule addressing the Dust-Lead Hazard Standards (“DLHS”) and the definition of Lead-Based Paint (“LBP”). The final rule is issued pursuant to the authority of Sections 401, 402, 403, and 404 of the Toxic Substances Control Act…
OSHA Enforcement: Ohio Aluminum Manufacturer Cited for Alleged Violations
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued a June 20th news release stating that it cited Ohio Gratings, Inc. (“OGI”) for alleged violations. OGI is described as a manufacturer of aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon products and is based in Canton, Ohio. The company…
Wastewater Enforcement: Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality and Crittenden County, Arkansas Facility Enter into Consent Administrative Order
The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) and PJ Country Store, Inc. (“PJ”) entered into a June 21st Consent Administrative Order (“CAO”) addressing an alleged violation of a Clean Water Act National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (“NPDES”) permit. See LIS No. 19-061. The…