Presence of PFAS in Incoming Potable Water Supplies to Poultry Processing Facilities: U.S. Poultry Foundation Approves Research Initiative Topic
September 10, 2026
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (“USPOULTRY”) and USPOULTRY Foundation issued a September 8th news release referencing approval of a new Board Research Initiative (“BRI”) topic addressing: Presence of PFAS in Incoming Potable Water Supplies to Poultry Processing Facilities (“PFAS Initiative”). …
Regional Emphasis Program (REP) for Noise Hazards/OSHA: Regional Instruction Addressing High Noise Levels in Certain Facilities
September 10, 2026
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued an August 6th Regional Emphasis Program (“REP”) for inspections of health hazards related to high noise levels and other industry recognized hazards in: Sawmills Planing Mills Wood Pallets and Skids Manufacturers Concrete Products…
Public Water System Supervision Program/Arkansas Department of Health: Calendar Year 2025 Annual Report Released
September 10, 2026
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Arkansas Department of Health (“ADH”) has released an annual report titled: Public Water System Supervision Program - Calendar Year 2025 (“Annual Report”). The ADH’s Engineering Branch compiles the Annual Report. The ADH has primacy for the federal Safe Drinking Water Act (“SDWA”) for the…
Citizen Suit Action/Safe Drinking Water Act: Federal Court Addresses Application of Parties' Contractual Mediation Clause
September 9, 2026
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The United States District Court (Western District of Washington) (“Court”) addressed in an August 31st Order an issue arising out of a Safe Drinking Water Act (“SDWA”) citizen suit action. See Olympic View Water and Sewer District v. Edmonds School District No. 15. The question addressed was…
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition Summer Meeting Summary: Fayetteville, Arkansas
September 9, 2026
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (“NSAC”) held its summer meeting at the Stonebreaker Barn situated on Markham Hill in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The NSAC describes the organization as: … an alliance of grassroots organizations that advocates for federal policy reform to advance the…
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