Criminal Enforcement/Clean Water Act: U.S. Department of Justice Press Release Announces Six-Count Indictment Charging Phillips 66 Company
November 26, 2024
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced that a federal grand jury returned a six-count indictment charging Phillips 66 Company with violating the Clean Water Act. The matter is being handled by the United States Attorney’s Office, Central District of California. The news release…
Climate Pollution Reduction Grants/Central Arkansas Pass-Through Grants (Round 1): Metroplan Announces Funding Opportunities
November 26, 2024
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
Metropolitan Planning Organization for Central Arkansas (“Metroplan”) announced Round 1 of Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (“CPRG”) Central Arkansas Pass-Through Grants. Metroplan had been a successful lead applicant for a United States Environmental Protection Agency CPRG award of…
Climate Change Considerations When Prioritizing, Developing and Implementing Total Maximum Daily Loads: November 2024 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Report
November 25, 2024
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued a November 2024 report titled: Climate Change Considerations When Prioritizing, Developing and Implementing Total Maximum Daily Loads (“Report”). The Report was issued by EPA’s Office of Water. The Report notes that EPA’s FY 2022-2026…
95th Arkansas General Assembly: House Bill 1045 Prefiled Addressing Crop Residue Burns
November 25, 2024
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The 95th Arkansas General Assembly will convene on January 13, 2025. Bill filing began on November 15th. Representative Francis Cavenaugh of Walnut Ridge introduced House Bill 1045. The Bill’s provisions include: Requirements for an individual planning a crop residue burn. Addresses liability of…
Transportation/Hazardous Materials: U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Interpretive Letter Addressing Training Requirements
November 25, 2024
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The United States Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) addressed in a September 24th Interpretive Response Letter (“IRL”) a question regarding the Hazardous Materials Regulations (“HMR”) applicable to training requirements. PHMSA was responding to an April 15th query…
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