Safe Drinking Water Enforcement: Missouri Department of Natural Resources and City of Anniston Enter Into Administrative Order on Consent
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (“MDNR”) and City of Anniston, Missouri, entered into a May 15th Administrative Order on Consent (“AOC”) addressing alleged violations of the Missouri Safe Drinking Water Law. See Order No. PDWB-2026-234. Anniston is described as a fourth-class city with…
Solid Waste Association of North America - Arkansas Chapter: Annual Conference and Meeting/Little Rock – August 5 – 7
The Arkansas Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America (“AR SWANA”) has scheduled its annual conference (“Conference”) for August 5 – 7. The Conference will be held at the Chenal Event Venue & Aloft in Little Rock, Arkansas. AR SWANA is a Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of…
Reinstatement of Title V Emergency Affirmative Defense Provisions/State Operating Permit Programs: US Environmental Protection Agency Final Rule
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued a final rule that is withdrawing a 2023 final rule titled: “Removal of Title 5 Emergency Affirmative Defense Provisions from State Operating Permit Programs and Federal Operating Permit Programs” (“2023 Affirmative Defense Rule”) The…
National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Spring 2026 Meeting Summary
The Mitchell Williams Insurance Regulatory team of lawyers recently attended the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Spring National Meeting which was held in San Diego, California. This summary highlights issues that various NAIC groups addressed. What You Need to Know: The…
Bayou Meto Water Management District: Construction, Design, Land Rights Report
The Bayou Meto Water Management District (“Bayou Meto”) issued a Construction, Design, Land Rights Report (“Report””). The Report was issued in conjunction with the Board of Directors meeting that will be held on June 8th. The Bayou Meto irrigation project has been described as a regional water…