Arkansas Advisory Committee on Petroleum Storage Tanks: December 1st Meeting (Via Teleconference)
November 30, 2021
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…
Transportation/Hazardous Materials: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Addresses Definitions of Service Line and Operator
November 29, 2021
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) provided guidance in a September 1st letter regarding the Hazardous Materials Regulations (“HMR”) definitions of “service line” and “operator.” PHMSA was responding to a January 29th letter from Ms. Stephanie M. Wimer, Senior…
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act/Section 128(a)/Technical Assistance Grant: ASTSWMO Analysis/State Poll
November 29, 2021
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials (“ASTSWMO”) undertook an analysis of the use of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA or Superfund”) Section 128(a) Technical Assistance Grant (“TAG”). ASTSWMO’s Brownfields Focus…
Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission Meeting – Friday, December 3rd, 2021
November 29, 2021
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission (“Commission”) is the environmental policy-making body for Arkansas. The Commission, with certain exceptions, meets on a monthly basis. The Commission will meet Friday, December 3rd at 10:00 a.m. (In-Person) in the Commission room at 5301…
Arkansas Energy Personnel Moves: Katie Niebaum Named President of Delta Solar
November 24, 2021
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The publication Arkansas Money and Politics posted an article on November 23rd stating that Ms. Katie Niebaum has joined Delta Solar. Ms. Niebaum will serve as Delta Solar’s President. Delta Solar is a solar energy company based in Arkansas. Ms. Niebaum previously served as Executive Director of…