Measuring Recycling: Solid Waste Association of North America Issues "Technical Policy"
The Solid Waste Association of North America (“SWANA”) announced a technical policy citing the need for entities to measure recycling progress and encourage the development of a consistent methodology. The document is cited as: T-6.4 SWANA Technical Policy (“Policy”) SWANA describes itself as: …
The Environmental Council of the States: Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality Director Becky Keogh Elected President
The Environmental Council of the States (“ECOS”) announced that Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) Director Becky Keogh has been elected President of the national organization. Ms. Keogh previously served as Secretary-Treasurer of ECOS. ECOS describes itself as the national…
Wood Pellet Facility/Manufacturing: Federal Appellate Court Addresses Surface Transportation Board Preemption Decision
Co-Author: Claire Maddox The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit (“Court of Appeals”) addressed in an August 6 opinion whether certain activities involving wood pellets qualified as “transportation by rail carrier” under the Interstate Commerce Commission Termination Act (“ICCTA”)…
Waiver for Stainless Steel Nuts and Bolts Used in Pipe Couplings, Restraints, Joints, Flanges, and Saddles for State Revolving Fund Projects: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Announces Extension
August 29, 2018
United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Assistant Administrator David P. Ross issued an August 24th memorandum titled: Final Extension of the Short-Term National Product Waiver for Stainless Steel Nuts and Bolts Used in Pipe Couplings, Restraints, Joints, Flanges, and Saddles for…
Definition of Swamp Waters/Water Quality Standards: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Denial of North Carolina Reclassification
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) addressed the State of North Carolina’s (i.e., North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality [“NDEQ”]) reclassification of the Lower Cape Fear River (“LCFR”) as coming within the definition of “swamp waters.” EPA states in its July 24th…