Stormwater/Citizen Suit Enforcement: Conservation Law Foundation Notice of Intent to File Suit Against EPA Under the Clean Water Act Regarding Commercial/Industrial/Institutional Sites
The Conservation Law Foundation and Charles River Watershed Association (collectively, “CLF”) sent a July 13th document to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) styled: Notice of Violations and Intent to File Suit Under the Clean Water Act (“NOI”) The NOI states that CLF…
What Happens to My Arkansas Property if I Do Not Have a Will?
Estate planning is important no matter the size of your estate. Properly planning your estate will allow you to be in control of who inherits your assets, who raises your children, and who is in charge of administering your estate. Without an estate plan your assets will pass according to Arkansas…
Wind Energy/Wind Turbines: United States District Court Addresses Nuisance Claim
A United States District Court (W.D. New York) (“Court”) addressed in a July 14th decision and order (“Order”) an issue arising out of the operation of wind turbines. See Andre, et al. v. Invenergy LLC, 2022 WL 2759249. The wind turbines were the subject of a common law nuisance action. Invenergy…
Asbestos/Criminal Enforcement: Wyoming Railroad Contractor/Chief Executive Officer Sentenced for Alleged Violations
The Wyoming United States Attorney’s Office issued a July 11th news release stating that John Eldon Rimmasch (“Rimmasch”) and Wasatch Railroad Contractors (“Wasatch”) were sentenced after being found guilty of allegedly knowingly exposing employees to asbestos and placing them in imminent danger of…
104(b) Grant Program: Arkansas Water Resources Center Announces Timing of Selection Process for Research Projects
The Arkansas Water Resources Center (“AWRC”) issued what it describes as a “Special Announcement” addressing: When Can We Expect the 104(b) Request for Pre-Proposals This Year? (“Announcement”) AWRC states that it is: . . . adjusting the timing of the selection process for 104(b) research…