Storage Tank Enforcement: Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation Proposed Order/Assessment Addressing Denmark Truck Stop
November 15, 2023
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation (“TDEC”) issued a November 9th Proposed Order and Assessment (“Order”) to OM SAI RAM 1, LLC (“OM”) addressing alleged violations of the Tennessee Underground Storage Tank (“UST”) regulations. See Case No. UST22-0123. The Order provides that…
Air Enforcement: Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment – Division of Environmental Quality and Washington County Hot Mix Asphalt Facility Enter into Consent Administrative Order
November 15, 2023
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment – Division of Environmental Quality and Jet Asphalt & Rock Company, Inc. (“Jet Asphalt”) entered into an October 12th Consent Administrative Order (“CAO”) addressing alleged violations of a General Air Permit. See LIS No. 23-082. The CAO provides that…
Taming the AI Beast: Local Rules Amended to Control Use of Generative AI in Court Filings
November 14, 2023
by Devin R. Bates
The legal profession has increasingly witnessed the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, particularly generative AI, which has shown immense potential in various areas of legal practice. From legal research to drafting, generative AI is a promising tool. However, its use in litigation…
Waters of the United States/Clean Water Act: U.S. House of Representatives Democrats Introduce Legislation Addressing U.S. Supreme Court Sackett Decision
November 14, 2023
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
One hundred eighteen Democratic members of the United States House of Representatives (“House”) introduced legislation titled: Clean Water Act of 2023(H.R. 5983) The stated purpose of H.R. 5983 is to address the impact on the Clean Water Act definition of “waters of the United States” (“WOTUS”)…
Low-Embodied Carbon Materials/Federal Construction Projects: U.S. General Services Administration Announces $2 Billion Investment
November 14, 2023
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The U.S. General Services Administration (“GSA”) issued a November 6th news release announcing a $2 billion investment for federal construction projects that use low-embodied carbon (“LEC”) materials. The LEC materials will be utilized at more than 150 construction projects. The projects are stated…