Hazardous Waste Enforcement: Alabama Department of Environmental Management and Jefferson County Hazardous Waste Management Facility Operator Enter into Consent Order
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (“ADEM”) and Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. (“Safety-Kleen”) entered into a December 22nd Consent Order (“CO”) addressing alleged violations of the Alabama Hazardous Waste Regulations. See Consent Order No. 24-XXX-CHW. The CO provides that Safety-Kleen…
Expedited Approval of Alternative Test Procedures/Safe Drinking Water Act: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency January 30th Federal Register Notice
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) published a January 30th Federal Register Notice announcing a final rule approving alternative test methods for use in measuring the levels of contaminants in drinking water to determine compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (“SDWA”)…
Mineral Commodity Summaries: U.S. Geological Survey 2024 Report
The United States Geological Survey (“USGS”) released an annual document titled: Mineral Commodity Summaries 2024 (“Report”) The Report provides data and information for various mineral commodities such as: Events Trends Issues Discussion in tabular presentations on domestic industry structure…
Air Enforcement: Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment - Division of Environmental Quality and Miller County Sand Plant Enter into Consent Administrative Order
The Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment – Division of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) and Performance Proppants, LLC (“PPL”) entered into a January 8th Consent Administrative Order (“CAO”) addressing alleged violations of an air permit. See LIS No. 24-010. PPL is stated to operate a sand…
Attorney Devin Bates Discusses What Drives His Dedication to Pro-Bono Service
Last fall, Attorney Devin Bates was honored with the Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award in the large firm category at the Arkansas Access to Justice Month Kickoff event. The event was organized by the Arkansas Access to Justice Commission to celebrate October as Access to Justice Month in Arkansas…