U.S. Environmental Protection Agency/Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality Public Meeting – Crossett, Arkansas: Proposed Settlement with Georgia-Pacific
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued a February 6th news release stating that a joint public meeting will be held with the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) to discuss a proposed settlement with Georgia-Pacific regarding facilities in Crossett…
Life Cycle Impacts for Postconsumer Recycled Resins: Association of Plastic Recyclers December 2018 Report
The Association of Plastic Recyclers (“APR”) issued a December 2018 report entitled: Life Cycle Impacts for Postconsumer Recycled Resins: PET, HDPE, and PP (“Report”) The Report was submitted by Franklin Associates. The Report is stated to constitute an update and expansion of a recycled resin…
U.S. EPA Office of Inspector General Amended Project Notification: Communication of Human Health Risks Posed by Sites in the Office of Land and Emergency Management's Programs
The Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued an Amended Project Notification (“Notification”) dated February 4th titled: Communication of Human Health Risks Posed by Sites in the Office of Land and Emergency Management’s Programs The…
Regional Water Distribution Districts/92nd Arkansas General Assembly: Legislation Introduced Addressing Appointment of Board of Directors
Senate Bill 253 was introduced which addresses the appointment of the Board of Directors of a Regional Water Distribution District. The Legislation was introduced by Senator Jonathan Dismang of Beebe, Arkansas. Senate Bill 253 adds a subsection to Arkansas Code § 14-116-301 which addressed the…
U.S. Corps of Engineers Permit Application/Approval Process: Vicksburg District Announces March 28th Outreach Event for Consultants/Applicants
The Vicksburg, Mississippi District Regulatory Branch of the United States Corps of Engineers (“Corps”) announced what they describe as an “outreach event” for consultants and applicants. The purpose of the outreach event is stated to enable consultants and applicants to “more efficiently navigate…