Aviation Gas/Clean Air Act: Friends of the Earth Petitions U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for Endangerment Finding
September 3, 2021
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
Earthjustice submitted an August 24th Petition to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) asking that it make an endangerment finding under Section 231 of the Clean Air Act in regards to aviation gasoline (“Avgas”). The Petition alleges that Avgas contributes to air pollution…
Storage Tank Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. General Service Administration Enter into Consent Order
September 3, 2021
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and United States General Services Administration (“GSA”)entered into an August 27th Consent Agreement and Final Order (“CAFO”) addressing alleged violations of the Underground Storage Tank (“UST”) regulations. See Docket No…
Air Enforcement: Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality and Bradley County Hardwood Flooring Facility Enter into Consent Administrative Order
September 3, 2021
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) and AHF, LLC (“AHF”), entered into a July 22nd Consent Administrative Order (“CAO”) addressing alleged violations of an air permit. See LIS No. 21-071. The CAO provides that AHF owns and operates a…
LEGAL ALERT: Big Licensing Changes for Texas Insurance Professionals
September 2, 2021
by Julie M. Pomerantz
On September 1, 2021, Texas HB 4030 went into effect, bringing with it several significant changes for Texas licensed (resident and non-resident) insurance professionals. As summarized below, HB 4030 implements several changes to the Texas Insurance Code. The changes affect subagent designations…
Arkansas Energy Personnel Moves: Lauren Waldrip Named Executive Director of Arkansas Advanced Energy Association
September 2, 2021
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Arkansas Advanced Energy Association (“AAEA”) announced it has named Lauren Waldrip as the Executive Director of AAEA and its educational affiliate the Arkansas Advanced Energy Foundation (“AAEF”). Ms. Waldrip previously served as a Partner at Campbell Ward. AAEA describes itself as: . . . the…