President Trump Emergency Powers Declaration/Wall Funding: Sierra Club U.S. District Court (Northern District of California) Complaint Filed Alleging National Environmental Policy Act Violation
February 21, 2019
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Sierra Club and a number of other organizations filed a Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief (“Complaint”) on February 15th challenging President Trump’s emergency declaration to secure funds to build a wall along the southern border. The other organizations joining the Complaint…
92nd Arkansas General Assembly: Senate Bill 377 Addresses Solid Waste Disposal
February 21, 2019
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
Senate Bill 377 has been introduced which would in summary: Amend certain Arkansas statutory authorities addressing the collection and distribution of solid waste disposal and transportation fees Provide funding for unpaved roads Provide public schools assistance in the disposal or recycling of…
Does a Discharge to Groundwater Require a Clean Water Act NPDES Permit?: U.S. Supreme Court Grants Certiorari Addressing Maui Case
February 20, 2019
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The United States Supreme Court granted a Petition for writ of certiorari in the 9th Circuit Decision Hawaii Wildlife Fund v. County of Maui, ____F. 3d____ (9th Cir., February 1, 2018). The case involves whether, and to what extent, a discharge of pollutants into groundwater can potentially trigger…
Power to Memphis - Options for a Reliable, Affordable and Greener Future: January 2019 Friends of the Earth Report
February 20, 2019
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The environmental organization Friends of the Earth (“FOE”) issued a January 2019 report titled: Power to Memphis – Options for a Reliable, Affordable and Greener Future (“Report”) The Report was prepared for FOE by the Brattle Group. The Report addresses power supply options for the City of…
2019 Arkansas Water Resources Center Water Conference: July 30/31 Fayetteville, Arkansas
February 20, 2019
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Arkansas Water Resources Center (“AWRC”) announced the dates for its annual Water Conference (“Conference”). The Conference will be held July 30 and 31 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. AWRC states that the conference typically draws 100 to 150 researchers, students, agency personnel, municipal…