Clean Cellulosic Biomass/Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials Determination: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Issues Fact Sheet
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued a September 2024 document titled: Fact Sheet on Clean Cellulosic Biomass and Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials Determinations (“Fact Sheet”). EPA notes that the document does not: …have the force and effect of law and are not…
What is the Definition of a Trade Secret Under Federal Law?
October 9, 2024
by Devin R. Bates
Understanding the definition of a trade secret under federal law is crucial for businesses looking to protect their valuable information. Trade secrets are also defined by state law. While there is no single, universal definition of a trade secret across all states, most states have enacted a…
Lead and Copper Rule/Safe Drinking Water Act: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Finalizes Strengthening Provisions
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced on October 8th a pre-publication version Federal Register Notice of what it denominates as the final “Lead and Copper Rule Improvement” (“LCRI”). EPA’s rationale for the final rule is the health effects associated with exposure to…
Cryptocurrency Mine/Noise: EarthJustice Files Judicial Action Against Granbury, Texas Operation Alleging Private Nuisance
EarthJustice filed the following document on behalf of Citizens Concerned about Wolf Hollow (“Citizens Concerned”) in the District Court for Hood County, Texas against Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. (“Marathon”): Verified Petition, Application for Permanent Injunction, and Request for Disclosure…
Air Enforcement: Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality and Hot Springs Sawmill Equipment Manufacturing Facility Enter into Consent Administrative Order
The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) and USNR, LLC d/b/a Timber Automation, LLC (“USNR”) entered into a September 25th Consent Administrative Order (“CAO”) addressing an alleged violation of an Air Permit. See LIS No. 24-142. The CAO provides…