Standpipe Lead Based Paint Abatement/Sandblasting: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division Addresses Issues Arising Out of Alleged Breach of Contract for PCB Contamination
The Supreme Court, Appellate Division of New York (“Appellate Division”) addressed in an April 3rd Memorandum and Order (“Memorandum”) issues arising in connection with the rehabilitation of a one-million-gallon standpipe. See Town of Colonie, et al., v. Global Contracting & Painting, Inc. 2025 WL…
Applying Mussels Absent Ammonia Criteria: Missouri Department of Natural Resources Public Notices Draft Procedure
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (“MDNR”) is holding on April 10th a Water Quality Standards (“WQS”) Workgroup meeting to consider (among other things): Draft Procedure for applying mussels absent ammonia criteria in Missouri surface waters (“Draft Procedure”). The meeting is being…
Upper White River Watershed Management Plan: H2Ozarks Announces Extension of Comment Period
H2Ozarks announced that the public comment period has been extended through April 22nd for the Upper White River Watershed Management Plan (“Plan”). The organization states that it is seeking community feedback to “ensure that this plan aligns with public priorities and interests”. A watershed…
Hazardous Waste Enforcement: Alabama Department of Environmental Management and Huntsville Circuit Board Manufacturing Facility Enter into Consent Order
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (“ADEM”) and Sanmina Corporation (“SC”) entered into a Consent Order (“CO”) addressing alleged violations of the Alabama Hazardous Waste Regulations. See Consent Order No. 24-XXX-CHW. The CO provides that SC operates a circuit board manufacturing…
United States Biodiesel Consumption by Sector (2001-2023): U.S. Energy Information Administration Report
The United States Energy Information Administration (“EIA”) issued a March 26th in-brief analysis (“Analysis”) titled: U.S. biodiesel consumption by sector (2001-2023). A focus of the Analysis is what is described as the increasing amount of biodiesel in the United States being consumed in the…