Arkansas Environmental Personnel Moves: Beaver Watershed Alliance Names Anna Gwaltney as Outreach Coordinator
The Beaver Watershed Alliance (“BWA”) announced that Anna Gwaltney is their new Outreach Coordinator. Ms. Gwaltney joined BWA in March. Ms. Gwaltney’s background includes a degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Arkansas. Her interests include graphic design, conservation, and…
Hazardous Waste Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Detroit, Michigan, Chrome/Oxide Coating Manufacturer Enter into Consent Agreement
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Perfection Industries, Inc. (“PII”) entered into a March 18th Consent Agreement and Final Order (“CAFO”) addressing alleged violations of certain Michigan rules addressing hazardous waste. The CAFO describes the Detroit Michigan Facility…
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’…