Guidance on Referrals for Potential Criminal Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Notice
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) published in the July 31st Federal Register what it describes as its: …plans to address regulatory offenses that give rise to criminal liability under the recent executive order on Fighting Overcriminalization in Federal Regulations. See…
2025 Arkansas Solid Waste Association of North America - Annual Meeting: 6 Hour Update/Conway Expo and Event Center August 19th (REMINDER)
The Arkansas Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America (“SWANA”) is holding its 2025 Annual Meeting and 6 Hour Update on August 19th. The Meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 19 from 8 AM to 4 PM CDT at the Conway, Arkansas Expo and Event Center located at 2505 East Oak Street…
Inspection and Enforcement Priorities/Office of Pipeline Safety: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration July 17th Memorandum
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Office of Pipeline Safety (“OPS”) issued a July 17th memorandum titled: Inspection and Enforcement Priorities (“Memorandum”). The Memorandum was transmitted from Linda Daugherty, Acting Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety…
Arkansas Recycling Coalition 2025 Conference and Trade Show: September 8-10 Hot Springs
The Arkansas Recycling Coalition (“ARC”) is holding its 2025 Conference and Trade Show (“Conference”) on September 8-10. The Conference will be held at the Oaklawn Casino Hotel and Convention Center in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Special events at the Conference include: Tour of Hot Springs Recycling…
General Permits for Distributed Wastewater Treatment Systems: Florida Legislation
The Florida Legislature enacted Senate Bill 796 which grants a General Permit for the replacement of existing onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems with distributed wastewater treatment systems (“DWTS”). The General Permit requires that the permittee conduct monthly reporting, annual…