Storage Tank Enforcement: Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation Proposed Order and Assessment Addressing Chattanooga Facility
February 18, 2022
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation Division of Underground Storage Tanks (“Division”) issued a Proposed Order and Assessment (“Order”) to South Broad Fueling Systems, LLC (“South Broad”) addressing an alleged violation of the Tennessee Underground Storage Tank (“UST”) rules. See…
Wastewater Enforcement: Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment - Division of Environmental Quality and City of Poyen Enter into Consent Administrative Order
February 18, 2022
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment – Division of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) and City of Poyen, Arkansas, (“Poyen”) entered into a January 3rd Consent Administrative Order (“CAO”) addressing alleged violations of a Clean Water Act National Pollution Discharge Elimination System…
Underground Storage Tank Performance Measures for All States/Territories/Tribes: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Semiannual Report
February 17, 2022
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) published a February 8th report titled: USTs by the Numbers: How Did You Do? (“Report”) The Report is published twice a year by EPA and provides Underground Storage Tank (“UST”) performance measures for all states, territories, and tribes…
Air/Wastewater Enforcement: Maryland Attorney General Files Judicial Complaint Against Linkwood Poultry Rendering Facility for Alleged Violations
February 17, 2022
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Maryland Attorney General filed a February 2nd Complaint for Preliminary and Permanent Injunctive Relief and Civil Penalties (“Complaint”) against Valley Proteins, Inc. (“VPI”) for alleged violations of a Clean Water Act National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (“NPDES”) permit and an…
Annual Golden Paddle Awards: Illinois River Watershed Partnership Announces 2021 Winners
February 17, 2022
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Illinois River Watershed Partnership (“IRWP”) issued a February 10th news release announcing the 2021 winners of what it denominates the “Golden Paddle Awards.” The Golden Paddle Awards are described as honoring: . . . an outstanding organization or individual from seven different stakeholder…