DOL Publishes Model COBRA Notices and Premium Assistance Guidance
April 8, 2021
by Nathan A. Read
On April 7, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) posted model COBRA notices and issued FAQ guidance addressing the recently-enacted COBRA coverage subsidy. The FAQ guidance specifies that individuals may be eligible for premium subsidies from April 1, 2021 to September 30, 2021, if they are…
Five Financial Incentives for Conservation-Minded Agriculture Operators
April 8, 2021
by Jordan P. Wimpy
With every change in the federal executive administration, speculation rages over what changes to expect in regulation, policy, and guidance. The current transition is no different. And agricultural policy and conservation priorities are not excepted. Much of the current discussion involves the…
New York Department of Financial Services: Proposed Guidance for New York Domestic Insurers/Managing Financial Risks from Climate Change
The New York Department of Financial Services (“NDFS”) on March 25th issued for public comment a proposed guidance document titled: Proposed Guidance for New York Domestic Insurers on Managing the Financial Risks from Climate Change (“Proposed Guidance”) The Proposed Guidance outlines NDFS’…
Wind Turbine Upgrades/Absence of Impact on Wildlife Mortality: USGS Analysis
A USGS-led article addressing wind turbine upgrades and wildlife mortality has been published titled: Relative Energy Production Determines Effect of Repowering on Wildlife Mortality at Wind Energy Facilities (“Article”) The Article was published in the Journal of Applied Ecology and its…
Asbestos Enforcement: Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality and Clark County Demolition Operator Enter into Consent Administrative Order
The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) and Hartsell Farms and Excavating, LLC (“Hartsell”) entered into a February 10th Consent Administrative Order (“CAO”) addressing alleged violations of Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission…