Arkansas Certification of Pesticide Applicators: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Announces Approval of State Plan
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced in a September 28th news release the approval of the Arkansas State Certification of Pesticide Applicator Plan (“Arkansas Plan”). EPA states that the Arkansas Plan was revised to meet or exceed improved safety requirements in the…
Citizen Suit Action/Endangered Species Act: Center for Biological Diversity Judicial Complaint Alleging U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Improperly Denied Designation for Bridled Darter
The Center for Biological Diversity (“CBD”) filed a September 27th Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief (“Complaint”) in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia against the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (“Service”) alleging a violation of the Endangered…
Branded Retail Motor Fuel Facilities: Complying with the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act
Motor fuel facilities owned and operated by Arkansas petroleum marketers supply a significant portion of the products sold in the State of Arkansas. However, Arkansas motor fuel jobbers, marketers, and other suppliers continue to use a significant number of independent retailers to move product at…
Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey/Assessment: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's 7th Report to Congress
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) released a document titled: 7th Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey and Assessment (September 2023) (“Report”) See EPA 810R23001. The Safe Drinking Water Act requires that EPA conduct a survey and assessment every four years that…
Wastewater Enforcement/Clean Water Act: Illinois Attorney General Second Amended Complaint Alleging Violations by Trump Tower (Chicago)
The Illinois Attorney General (“AG”) filed a Second Amended Complaint (“Amended Complaint”) on September 28th in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, against 401 North Wabash Venture, LLC, d/b/a Trump International Hotel & Tower (“Trump Tower”) for alleged violations of a Clean Water Act…