Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Proposed Revisions to Clean Air Act Section 112 Regulations
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) is proposing provisions to the General Provisions of the Clean Air Act National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (“NESHAP”). David Carstens of Harbor Environmental forwarded a pre-publication copy of the rule and an associated…
Coal Hydrogenation Refinery: Petition Filed Challenging Indiana Environmental Management PSD Permit
Southwestern Indiana Citizens for Quality of Life, Inc. and Valley Watch, Inc. (collectively “Petitioners”) filed a July 11th Petition for Administrative Review (“Petition”) challenging the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (“IDEM”) issuance of a Prevention of Significant…
Mold/Damage Claim: California Appellate Court Addresses Causation Question
A California Court of Appeal (“Court”) addressed in a July 2nd opinion an issue associated with a damage claim involving mold/water intrusion. See Longmire v. 1022 10th Street, Inc., Court of Appeal of California, B288063. The Court reviewed a jury’s finding of whether a defendant was a substantial…
SPCC Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Litchfield, NH Sand and Gravel Facility Operator Enter Into Expedited Settlement Agreement
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Continental Paving, Inc. (“Continental”) entered into a June 7 Expedited Settlement Agreement (“ESA”) addressing alleged violations of the Clean Water Act Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (“SPCC”) regulations. See Docket No…
Hazardous Waste Enforcement: Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality and Russellville, Arkansas Wood Processing/Treatment Facility Enter into Consent Administrative Order
The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) and Stella Jones Corporation (“SJC”) entered into a June 24th Consent Administrative Order (“CAO”) addressing alleged violations of Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission Regulation No. 23. See LIS No. 19-059. The CAO provides…