PFOA/PFOS/CERCLA: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Proposal to Designate as Hazardous Substances
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued a prepublication version of a proposed rule that would designate two of the per- and polyfluoroalkly substances (“PFAS”) as Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (“CERCLA”) hazardous substances. See…
Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: U.S. District Court Grants Joint Motion to Stay Case
As noted in an April 27th blog post, the Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment – Division of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) filed a Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief in the United States District Court (Eastern District – Arkansas) against the United States Environmental…
Stormwater Enforcement: Mississippi Commission on Environmental Quality and Harrison County Homebuilder Enter into Agreed Order
The Mississippi Commission on Environmental Quality (“MCEQ”) and DR Horton, Inc. (“DR”) entered into a July 15th Agreed Order (“AO”) addressing alleged violations involving failure to meet Mississippi stormwater requirements. See Order No. 7202 22. The AO provides that DR is undertaking…
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy/2022 Champions of Energy Efficiency in Buildings: Wally Nixon (Arkansas Public Service Commission) Named in Energy Policy Category
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (“ACEEE”) announced in an August 24th news release its 2022 Champions of Energy Efficiency in Buildings. Mr. Wally Nixon, who serves as a Chief Counsel for the Arkansas Public Service Commission, received the award in the Energy Policy category…
Wetlands/Clean Water Act: Environmental Organizations File U.S. District Court Action Challenging U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 404 Permit for South Carolina Mixed-Use Development
The South Carolina Conservation League and three other environmental organizations filed an August 17th Complaint in the United States District Court (District of South Carolina) challenging the United States Army Corps of Engineers’ (“Corps”) issuance of a Clean Water Act 404 permit to the Cainhoy…