Waste Transfer Station/Community Service Volunteer: Federal Court Addresses Injury Claim Related Issues
Co-Author: Jeff Sifford The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in a May 10 Opinion and Order (“Opinion”) addressed a negligence claim against a Waste Transfer Station (“Landfill”) operator. See Buchanan v. Santek Env’t of Va., LLC, No. 1:21CV00006. The claim was filed…
Arkansas Environmental Federation Schedules Virtual Air Webinars: June 10, 17, and 24
The Arkansas Environmental Federation (“AEF”) has scheduled a series of webinars addressing air pollution/regulation issues. The webinars are scheduled for June 10, 17, and 24 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. The webinars scheduled included: June 10 11:00-12:00 UAV’s for Aerial Mapping and Air Quality…
Tips for Complying with DOL's Retirement Plan Cybersecurity Guidance
”Not if, but when" is a phrase commonly used to describe data breach risk. Holding just under $11 trillion in assets, employer-sponsored retirement plans are a particularly enticing target for cybercriminals. Through audits and best practice guidance, the Department of Labor (DOL) is encouraging…
Arkansas Regulated Storage Tank Stakeholders Meeting: Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality Meeting Handouts
The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) Office of Land Resources hosted a Regulated Storage Tank Stakeholders Meeting (“Meeting”) on April 29th. The meeting was held via teleconference. The items on the agenda included: . . . draft guidance…
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard/Proposed Revisions: National Association of Chemical Distributors Comments
The National Association of Chemical Distributors (“NACD”) submitted May 19th comments to the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) regarding proposed revisions to the Hazard Communication Standard (“HCS”). The HCS is found at 29 C.F.R. 1910.1200. OSHA stated in the…