Pioneer Metals Finishing Superfund Site: California Insurance Commissioner (As Liquidator of Western Employers Insurance Company) and U.S. EPA Enter into Settlement Agreement
February 18, 2021
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced in a February 1st Federal Register Notice a Settlement Agreement (“Settlement Agreement”) involving the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (“Superfund”) between the Insurance Commissioner of the State of…
Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Texas Flip N Move (EQ Media, Inc.) Enter into Consent Agreement
February 18, 2021
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Flip N Move Productions and EQ Media, Inc. (collectively “Flip N Move”) entered into a February 3rd Consent Agreement and Final Order (“CAFO”) addressing alleged violations of the Toxic Substances Control Act (“TSCA”). See Docket No…
Arkansas Advisory Committee on Petroleum Storage Tanks: February 24th Meeting (Teleconference)
February 18, 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…
Winter Storm/Motor Carrier Regulations: Arkansas Governor Hutchinson Declares Regional Emergency Pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 390.23
February 17, 2021
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
Governor Asa Hutchinson issued a Proclamation declaring a regional emergency for Arkansas pursuant to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”) regulations at 49 C.F.R. § 390.23. Parts 390 to 399 of the FMCSA are not applied (with certain exceptions) to a motor carrier driver…
Mounted Hydrovac Equipment/Zoning: Supreme Court of the State of New York (Appellate Division) Addresses Request for Permitted Use
February 17, 2021
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Supreme Court of the State of New York Appellate Division (Second Judicial Department) (“Court”) addressed in a January 20th Order a zoning issue associated with the storage of vehicles with mounted hydrovac equipment. See In the Matter of WCC Tank Technology, Inc., et al., v. Zoning Board of…