Hazardous Waste Enforcement: Alabama Department of Environmental Management Proposed Special Order of Consent for Calhoun County Bus Manufacturing Facility
February 19, 2020
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (“ADEM”) proposed February 7th a Special Order by Consent (“Order”) for New Flyer of America, Inc. (“New Flyer”) addressing alleged violations related to hazardous waste regulations under the Alabama Administrative Code. See Consent Order. No…
Arkansas Advisory Committee on Petroleum Storage Tanks: February 26, 2020 Meeting
February 19, 2020
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
As noted in a previous blog post, Arkansas operates a petroleum storage tank trust fund that provides reimbursement for eligible storage tanks that suffer corrective action requirements and third party damage claims due to a release of petroleum. The Advisory Committee on Petroleum Storage Tanks…
The Art of Preparation: Cross-Examining Difficult Experts
An expert witness may be difficult for a variety of reasons. The expert may be likeable and persuasive to the jury. The expert may be arrogant and refuse to acknowledge even obvious points. The expert may be openly combative and aggressive. But no matter why the expert is difficult, he or she…
Storage Tank Enforcement/Remediation: Connecticut Superior Court Addresses Penalties for Alleged Violations
February 18, 2020
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Superior Court of Connecticut (“Court”) addressed in a January 22nd Memorandum of Decision (“MOD”) an enforcement action by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (“DEEP”) seeking the assessment of penalties against a Berlin, Connecticut service station owner…
2020 Arkansas Solid Waste Conference: Arkansas Chapter - Solid Waste Association of North America Schedules Annual Conference
February 18, 2020
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Arkansas Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America (“SWANA”) has scheduled its 2020 annual Arkansas Solid Waste Conference (“Conference”). The Conference will be held from April 7th – April 9th at the Holiday Inn Northwest Arkansas in Springdale, Arkansas. The Arkansas Chapter of…