Storage Tank Enforcement: United States Environmental Protection Agency and Dallas/Mountaintop, Pennsylvania, Operator Enter into Consent Agreement
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Yogkala Management, Inc. (“YMI”) entered into a September 27th Consent Agreement (“CA”) addressing alleged violations of the Underground Storage Tank (“UST”) regulations. See Docket No. RCRA-03-2022-0013. The CA provides that YMI is the…
Post-Closure Care Beyond 30 Years at RCRA Subtitle C Facilities: Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials Position Paper
The Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials (“ASTSWMO”) issued a position paper titled: Post-Closure Care Beyond 30 Years at RCRA Subtitle C Facilities (“Position Paper”) The Position Paper was drafted by ASTSWMO’s Hazardous Waste Subcommittee’s Corrective Action and…
Arkansas Environmental Personnel Moves: Charles Allen Named Audubon Delta's (Arkansas/Louisiana/Mississippi) Engagement Director
Arkansas Audubon Delta announced that Charles Allen has been named its Engagement Director for its Regional Office. Audubon Delta describes itself as a Regional Office of the National Audubon Society and encompasses the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Mr. Allen’s duties include…
Missouri Nutrient Trading Program: Missouri Department of Natural Resources Public Notices Draft Revisions
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (“MDNR”) is public noticing a revised draft of its Missouri Nutrient Trading Program (“Draft”) that was originally announced in April. MDNR states that the document outlines the specific guidelines it intends to implement in future water pollution…
OSHA Enforcement: Manchester, Connecticut, Environmental Laboratory Proposed Penalties for Alleged Violations
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued a September 16th news release stating that it is proposing penalties for Phoenix Environmental Laboratories, Inc. (“Phoenix”) for alleged violations. The Manchester, Connecticut, facility is described as an environmental laboratory…