Wellbore Plugging and Abandonment: American Petroleum Institute Issues Recommended Practice 65-3
The American Petroleum Institute (“API”) issued a news releases stating that it has published a new standard (i.e., Recommended Practice) that addresses: . . . the closure and remediation of natural gas and oil wells to enhance safety, sustainability and environmental stewardship. The Recommended…
Taking Control of a Dispute by Filing a Declaratory Judgment and Setting the Stage for a Successful Appeal
For companies involved in an active dispute, filing a declaratory judgment often offers a way to take control of the situation. This strategy comes with significant advantages that not only help pave the way for successful litigation, but also have significant impacts for how an appellate attorney…
Solar Array/Electric Vehicles: Little Rock, Arkansas, Fast Charging Station Scheduled to Open
An electric vehicle fast-charging station will be opening in Little Rock, Arkansas, in July. Franklin’s Charging Station #1 (“Station”) is located on a .46 acre site at 724 Woodrow Street. The owners describe the Station’s amenities and configuration as the first of its kind in the State of…
Wetlands/404 Enforcement: Federal District Court Addresses Motion to Suppress Evidence
A United States District Court (D.C. Conn.)(“Court”) addressed in a June 11th ruling a number of issues arising in a Clean Water Act 404 enforcement action. See United States of America v. Jeffrey Andrews, et al., 2021 WL 2400255. One of the issues addressed by the Court was a Motion to Suppress…
Discharge of Plastic Sports Turf/Construction Site: Washington Department of Environmental Ecology Assesses Penalty to Pierce County Power Generator
The Washington Department of Environmental Ecology (“WDEE”) issued a June 8th Notice of Penalty (“Notice”) to Electron Hydro, LLC, (“Electron”) for allegedly violating provisions of: Chapter 90.48.080 Revised Code of Washington (RCW)- Unlawful Discharge of Polluting Matter into Waters of the State…