Hazardous Waste Enforcement: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Proposed Director's Order and Assessment Addressing Memphis Paint Manufacturer
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (“TDEC”) issued a January 17th Proposed Director’s Order and Assessment (“Order”) to Sherwin-Williams Company (“Sherwin-Williams”) addressing alleged violations of the Tennessee Hazardous Waste Regulations. See Case No. HWM 24-0015. The Order…
Nominee for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator - Lee Zeldin: National Association of Clean Air Agencies Letter of Introduction
The National Association of Clean Air Agencies (“NACAA”) transmitted a December 18, 2024, letter to Lee Zeldin. Mr. Zeldin is President Trump’s nominee for Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”). NACAA describes itself as: …the National non-partisan, non-profit…
Arkansas Advisory Committee on Petroleum Storage Tanks – January Meeting
As noted in previous blog posts, Arkansas operates a petroleum storage tank trust fund that provides reimbursement for eligible storage tanks for certain corrective actions and third party damage claims due to a release of petroleum. The Advisory Committee on Petroleum Storage Tanks meets monthly…
Lithium Battery Guide for Shippers: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Compliance Tool for All Modes of Transportation
The United States Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) issued an October 2024 document titled: LITHIUM BATTERY GUIDE FOR SHIPPERS: A Compliance Tool for All Modes of Transportation (“Guide”). PHMSA states that the Guide was prepared to assist shippers safely package…
Arkansas Energy Personnel Moves: Lawrence E. Bengal, Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment Chief Administrator of Energy, Announces Retirement
The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment (“E&E”) issued a January 7th news release stating that Lawrence E. Bengal, Chief Administrator of Energy for E&E, has announced plans to retire. Mr. Bengal served the previous 20 years as Director of the Oil and Gas Commission (“OGC”) which was…