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…
Draft Recovery Plan Revisions/Endangered Species Act: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Public Notice for 43 Species/16 States (Including Arkansas)
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (“Service”) published a June 27th Federal Register Notice announcing the availability for public review and comment of 29 draft recovery plan revisions (“Revisions”). See 84 Fed. Reg. 30764. The Revisions are proposed to update recovery criteria for 43…
Hazardous Waste Enforcement: Alabama Department of Environmental Management and Madison County, Alabama, Metal Finishing Facility Enter into Consent Order
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (“ADEM”) and Aerostar Industries, Inc. (“Aerostar”) entered into a June 12th Consent Order (“CO”) addressing alleged violations of the Alabama Code related to hazardous waste. See Consent Order No. 19-XXX-CHW. The CO provides that Aerostar operates…