Stormwater Enforcement: Alabama Department of Environmental Management and Jefferson County Developer Enter into Consent Order
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (“ADEM”) and USS Real Estate (“USS”) entered into a Consent Order (“CO”) addressing alleged violations of an NPDES General Permit (Stormwater)(“Permit”). The CO provides that USS is a developer undertaking a residential subdivision development…
Defense to Responsibility for Scrap Metal Recycling: Texas Commission of Environmental Quality Findings and Legislative Recommendation
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (“TCEQ”) issued a document titled: Defense to Responsibility for Scrap Metal Recycling: TCEQ Findings and Legislative Recommendation Required by House Bill 3224 (“Recommendation”) TCEQ developed this Recommendation as required by House Bill 3224 (“HB…
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…