U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 6: Dr. Earthea Nance Named Regional Administrator
December 13, 2021
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced that President Biden will appoint Dr. Earthea Nance as the Regional Administrator for Region 6. The announcement was made by EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. EPA is composed of 10 regions. Region 6 is based in Dallas, Texas. The…
Engine Oils/Retailers: Arkansas Oil Marketers Association Memorandum Addresses New Labeling Rule
December 13, 2021
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
Executive Vice President Steve Ferren of the Arkansas Oil Marketers Association published a December 8th memorandum titled: Retailers Should Check Engine Oils for Compliance with New Labeling Rule (“Memorandum”) Mr. Ferren notes beginning on January 1, 2022, that: . . . Engine oils sold in most…
Asbestos/Criminal Enforcement: U.S. Department of Justice News Release Announces Sentencing of Asbestos Project Monitor and Abatement Company Owner
December 13, 2021
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The United States Department of Justice issued a December 1st news release referencing the sentencing of Kristofer Landell (“Landell”) and Stephanie Laskin (“Laskin”) for allegedly conspiring to violate Clean Air Act regulations. The alleged violations involved Clean Air Act regulations addressing…
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency/Environmental Compliance History Online (ECHO) Notify Service: National Association of Clean Air Agencies Comments
December 10, 2021
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The National Association of Clean Air Agencies (“NACAA”) submitted November 30th comments to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) in response to the federal agency’s request for feedback on the Environmental Compliance History Online (“ECHO”) Notify tool. NACAA describes itself…
Knowledge Infrastructure/The Critical Path to Advance Embodied Carbon Building Codes: American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy Paper
December 10, 2021
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (“ACEEE”) published a December 2021 paper titled: Knowledge Infrastructure: The Critical Path to Advance Embodied Carbon Building Codes (“Paper”) The Paper is authored by: Nora Wang Esram, Ph.D. Senior Director for Research ACEEE Ming Hu…