Storage Tank Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Owner/Operator of Multiple New York Facilities Enter into Consent Agreement
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Aero Star Petroleum, Inc., (“Aero”) entered into a March 3rd Consent Agreement/Final Order (“CAFO”) addressing alleged violations of the federal underground storage tank (“UST”) regulations. See Docket No. RCRA-02-2020-7501. The CAFO…
Arkansas Water Resources Center Annual Conference: July 28-29 Fayetteville, Arkansas
The Arkansas Water Resources Center (“AWRC”) issued a Save the Date Notice for its annual conference. The conference is scheduled for July 28th and 29th in Fayetteville, Arkansas. AWRC states the theme of the conference will be: Harmful Algal Blooms and Controlling the Nutrients that Feed Them …
Products Liability Series: What is the Statute of Limitations on a Products Claim Under Arkansas Law?
For a products liability claim in Arkansas, the general rule is that a lawsuit shall be commenced within three years after the date on which the death, injury, or damage complained of occurs. Ark. Code Ann. § 16-116-203. In this week’s installment of the Mitchell Williams Products Liability Series…
Late Penalties on Loan Payments in Arkansas – What's the Rule?
March 4, 2020
A frequently asked question in the lending community is whether there is an established amount regarding the maximum late fee that can be charged for a late payment made on a loan in Arkansas. Unfortunately, the answer to such question is that there is no statutory or judicially sanctioned amount…
On-Site Civil Inspection Procedures: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Final Rule
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued a final rule on March 2nd that is intended to provide direction to its personnel on how to conduct on-site civil administrative inspections. See 84 Fed. Reg. 12224. The final rule cites Section 7 of White House Executive Order 13892…