Transportation/Hazardous Materials: U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Addresses Question Regarding Shipping Papers
The United States Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) addressed in a January 31st letter the application of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (“HMR”) applicable to shipping papers. PHMSA was responding to a July 25, 2019, query from J. Lazarus Consulting and Training…
May the "Force" Majeure Be With You: Is COVID-19 a Force Majeure Event?
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all aspects of our daily interactions. And, its effect on many businesses’ ability to function cannot be overstated. It has been devastating. As you are well aware, the pandemic has also added a number of new words and phrases to our vocabulary—“social…
Prospective Purchaser Agreement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Public Notices Settlement Addressing Danville, Illinois Site
The United States Environmental Agency (“EPA”) public noticed in the April 10th Federal Register a proposed Prospective Purchaser Agreement (“PPA”). See 85 Fed. Reg. 20266. The PPA concerns the Danville Central Foundry Landfill Site (“Danville Site”) in Danville, Illinois. Because federal liability…
COVID-19/Endangered Species Act: Center for Biological Diversity Notice of Intent to Sue Regarding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Enforcement Discretion/Compliance Assurance Policy
The Center for Biological Diversity (“CBD”) sent the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) an April 21st Notice of Intent to Sue (“Notice”) regarding the agency’s recently issued enforcement policy addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. See U.S. Environmental Protection Agency memorandum…
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act/School Bus Upgrades: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Announces Rebates for Arkansas/Louisiana/Oklahoma/Texas School Districts
The United States Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 (“EPA”) announced in an April 24th news release it was awarding $11.5 to replace 580 older diesel school buses. School districts in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas received $1,095,000. The upgrades are expected to improve air…