Historical Applications of Coal Ash as Structural Fill: U.S. EPA Office of Inspector General Report
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Office of Inspector of General (“OIG”) issued a March 8th report addressing coal ash titled: EPA Finalized a Study of the Historical Applications of Coal Ash as Structural Fill (“Report”) See Report No. 19-N-0084. Coal Ash (also referred…
Engine Fuels Testing/92nd Arkansas General Assembly: HB 1654 Addresses Aviation Fuel
House Bill 1654 was introduced by Representative Jett which addresses certain duties and powers of the Arkansas State Petroleum Products Division (“Division”). The legislation describes itself as clarifying the law concerning the engine fuels authorized to be tested by the Division. Arkansas Code §…
Landfill/Nonconforming Use: Minnesota Appellate Court Addresses Ability of Purchaser to Continue Operation
Co-Author: Spencer Dougherty The Court of Appeals of Minnesota (“Court”) addressed in a March 4th opinion a landowner’s ability to continue a prior nonconforming use limited to the uses allowed under the terms of the land-use permit in effect at the time of the land-use permit transfer. See AIM…
Solid Waste Environmental Excellence Protocol (SWEEP): National Waste & Recycling Association Comments
The National Waste & Recycling Association (“NWRA”) submitted March 1st comments on the Solid Waste Environmental Excellence Protocol (“SWEEP”). SWEEP has been described as a Municipal Standard which evaluates the environmental, economic, and social aspects of delivering municipal solid waste…
Arkansas Natural Resources Commission: March 20, 2019 Agenda/Meeting
The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission(“ANRC”) has scheduled its next meeting for March 20th. The meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m. at 101 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 350, Little Rock, Arkansas. A draft agenda includes the following: Business Administration Executive Report – Bruce Holland…