Litigation/CERCLA: Federal Appellate Court Addresses Whether Action Constitutes Cost-Recovery or Contribution
Co-Author Claire Heffley The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals (“10th Circuit”) addressed an issue arising under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (“CERCLA”). See Atl. Richfield Co. v. NL Indus., Inc., 132 F.4th 1220 (10th Cir. 2025). The issue addressed was…
Economic Analysis of Drainage Water Recycling: Environmental Defense Fund Report Analyzes Opportunities for Supporting Farm Resilience/Water Quality
The Environmental Defense Fund (“EDF”) published a report titled: Economic Analysis of Drainage Water Recycling: Environmental Defense Fund Report Analyzes Opportunities for Supporting Farm Resilience/Water Quality (“Report”). This Report evaluates drainage water recycling as a strategy to…
Safe Drinking Water Act: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and Town of Bell Buckle Enter into Agreed Final Order
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (“TDEC”) and Town of Bell Buckle, Tennessee entered into an October 17th Agreed Final Order (“AFO”) addressing alleged violations of certain rules addressing public water systems. See Case No. DWS24-0111. Bell Buckle is stated to own…
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Deregulatory/Clean-Up Initiatives: American Industrial Hygiene Association Comments
The American Industrial Hygiene Association (“AIHA”) submitted November 1st comments styled: Consolidated Comments of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) on OSHA’s Deregulatory and Clean-Up Actions (“Comments”). The Comments address several OSHA open rulemakings and interpretive…
Arkansas Historic Preservation Personnel Moves: Ms. Morgan Weithman Named Executive Director
The Quapaw Quarter Association (“QQA”) announced that Ms. Morgan Weithman will be its next Executive Director. Morgan is stated to have previously served as QQA’s membership and activities coordinator. QQA describes its mission as preserving Greater Little Rock's historic places. Morgan is stated…