Section 401/Clean Water Act: Arkansas/Louisiana/Mississippi/Wyoming Attorneys General Comments Addressing U.S. EPA Proposed Certification Rule
The Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Wyoming Attorneys General (collectively, “AG”) submitted February 17th comments to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) on the federal agency’s proposed rule addressing the certification process under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act…
Hearing Protector Fit Testing/Ensuring Appropriate Noise Protection at Work: Occupational Safety and Health Administration Bulletin
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued a Safety and Health Information Bulletin titled: Hearing Protector Fit Testing: Ensuring Appropriate Noise Protection at Work (“Bulletin”). See SHIB 02-17-2026. The Bulletin addresses hearing protector fit testing (“HPFT”) which…
Asbestos Enforcement: Alabama Department of Environmental Management and Baldwin County Structure Demolition Site Enter into Proposed Administrative Order
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (“ADEQ”) issued a January 21st Proposed Administrative Order (“PAO”) to Hercules Investments, L.L.C. (“HI”) addressing alleged violations of the Alabama Asbestos Regulations. See PROPOSED ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO: 25-XXX-AP. The PAO provides that HI…
Endangered Species Act/Clean Water Act: Federal Appellate Court Addresses Challenge to U.S. EPA Water Quality Criteria for Cadmium
The Center for Biological Diversity (“CBD”) had filed a Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief (“Complaint”) in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona against the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) alleging a violation of the Endangered Species Act…
American Public Power Association: U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman (Arkansas) Receives Public Service Award
The American Public Power Association (“APPA”) announced on February 25th that United States Congressman Bruce Westerman is the recipient of the organization’s Public Service Award. Congressman Westerman represents Arkansas’ Fourt Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives…