Proposed Federal Philadelphia Energy Solutions Consent Decree: March 26th Petroleum Motor Fuel Trade Association's Objections
Three national trade associations filed with the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) Environment and Natural Resources Division a March 26th letter addressing a proposed Consent Decree and Environmental Settlement Agreement (“Agreement) in regards to Philadelphia Energy Solutions (“PES”)…
Arkansas Advisory Committee on Petroleum Storage Tanks – April Meeting
As noted in previous blog posts, Arkansas operates a petroleum storage tank trust fund that provides reimbursement for eligible storage tanks for certain corrective actions and third party damage claims due to a release of petroleum. The Advisory Committee on Petroleum Storage Tanks meets monthly…
Environmental Awards: Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality Announces Finalists for ENVY, TECHe, E2 , and ADEQuest Science Awards
The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) issued an April 17th news release announcing the finalists for the Arkansas Environmental Stewardship (“ENVY”) Award, Arkansas Environmental Technology (“TECHe”) Award, E2 Award, and ADEQuest Science Award. ADEQ describes the ENVY Award as…
Nitrogen Dioxide/National Ambient Air Quality Standard: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency April 18th Federal Register Notice Noting Retention of Current Standards
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) published an April 18th Federal Register Notice addressing the National Ambient Air Quality Standard ("NAAQS") for Nitrogen Dioxide(“NO2”). See 83 Fed. Reg. 17226. EPA states that it has decided to retain the current NAAQS for NO2. The Clean…
Safe Drinking Water Act Enforcement: U.S. Department of Justice and Ticonderoga, New York Enter into Consent Decree
The United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued in April 12th news release stating that the Town of Ticonderoga, New York, (“Town”) had entered into a Consent Decree to address alleged Safe Drinking Water Act (“SDWA”) violations. The Town is stated to own and operate an unfiltered drinking…