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…
Handbook for Energy Market Basics: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Publishes Energy Primer
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) published a document titled: Energy Primer – A Handbook for Energy Market Basics (“Primer”) The December 2023 Primer was prepared by individuals from the following FERC offices: Office of Energy Policy and Innovation Office of Enforcement Office…
OSHA Enforcement: Commerce, Georgia, Electric Vehicle Battery Manufacturing Facility Cited for Alleged Violations
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued a January 17th news release stating it was proposing to assess penalties against SK Battery America Inc. (“SK”) for alleged violations. SK is described as a global electric vehicle battery manufacturer that operates two battery…
Construction Stormwater Enforcement: Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment - Division of Environmental Quality and Saline County Construction Site Operator Enter into Consent Administrative Order
The Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment – Division of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) and East End Holdings, LLC (“East End”) entered into a January 24th Consent Administrative Order (“CAO”) addressing alleged violations of a Clean Water At Construction General Stormwater Permit (“Permit”)…