SPCC/Clean Water Act Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Kansas Oil and Gas Exploration, Development and Production Company Enter into Consent Agreement
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Colt Energy, Inc. (“CEI”) entered into a May 22nd Consent Agreement and Final Order (“CAFO”) addressing the federal regulations found at 40 CFR Part 112 setting forth the requirements for the preparation and implementation of Spill…
From Creativity to Liability: Exploring the Legal Dangers of Using Generative AI Websites, Applications, and Chrome Extensions
June 5, 2023
by Devin R. Bates
Reflective of the reality that the buzz around ChatGPT was just one first step in the AI revolution, there are now hundreds of applications and extensions that leverage generative AI to perform a whole host of tasks. But many commentators promoting the vast adoption of generative AI seem to do so…
Lithium Battery Recycling Regulatory Status: US Environmental Protection Agency Issues Memorandum Addressing Frequently Asked Questions
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued a May 24th Guidance Memorandum titled: Lithium Battery Recycling Regulatory Status and Frequently Asked Questions (“Memorandum”) The Memorandum was transmitted from Carolyn Hoskinson, Director- EPA’s Office of Resource Conservation…
Air Enforcement: Alabama Department of Environmental Management and Saginaw Lime and Stone Manufacturing Facility Enter into Consent Order
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (“ADEM”) and Carmeuse Lime and Stone, Inc. (“CLSI”) entered into a May 28th Consent Order (“CO”) addressing an alleged violation of an air permit. The CO provides that CLSI operates a lime and stone manufacturing facility (“Facility”) in Saginaw…
Disposal of Reclaimed Wastewater to Wastewater Collection System: Texas Legislation Introduced Addressing the Treatment and Non-Potable Reuse of Water
Senate Bill 1289 has been introduced in the 88th Texas Legislative Session addressing the onsite treatment and reuse of non-potable water. The intent of the bill is to remove certain regulatory barriers to this activity. Onsite water use is typically defined as the process of collecting, treating…