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…
Back from the Brink/Restoring Brownfield Sites to Economic Engines: February 15th U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy & Commerce Hearing
February 16, 2022
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Subcommittee on Environment and Climate of Change (“Subcommittee”) of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy & Commerce held a February 15th hearing titled: Back from the Brink: Restoring Brownfield Sites to Economic Engines (“Hearing”) The purpose of the Hearing is to address…
Arkansas Advisory Committee on Petroleum Storage Tanks: February 23rd Meeting (Via Teleconference)
February 16, 2022
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
As noted in a previous blog post, Arkansas operates a petroleum storage tank trust fund that provides reimbursement for eligible storage tanks that suffer corrective action requirements and third party damage claims due to a release of petroleum. The Advisory Committee on Petroleum Storage Tanks…