Policy Implementation Update Regarding Startup, Shutdown, and Malfunction Provisions in State Implementation Plans/Clean Air Act: U.S. EPA Issues Guidance Memorandum
September 11, 2026
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued a September 1st Guidance Memorandum titled: Policy Implementation Update Regarding Startup, Shutdown, and Malfunction (SSM) Provisions in State Implementation Plans (“Memorandum”). The Memorandum was transmitted from EPA Assistant…
Transportation Electrification in the Southeast: Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Releases Seventh Annual Report
September 11, 2026
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (“SACE”) issued on September 8th its seventh annual report titled: Transportation Electrification in the Southeast (“Report”). The authors of the Report include: Matthew Vining, Policy Analyst, Atlas Public Policy. Kelley Flanagan, Policy Associate I…
Arkansas Water Webinar/Floodplain Restoration & CommuniTree Program: Arkansas Water Resources Center
September 11, 2026
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Arkansas Water Resources Center (“AWRC”) announced an Arkansas Water Webinar titled: Floodplain Restoration & CommuniTree Program (“Webinar”). The Webinar will be held on Thursday, September 17th from 12 – 1 p.m. (Central). AWRC describes the Arkansas CommuniTree Project (“Project”) as the…
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…