Solar Array/Local Government: Federal Court Addresses Alleged Rights Violation Due to Construction
Co-Author: Luke Vance The United States District Court of Oregon (“Court”) addressed in an April 14th Opinion an action alleging violation of rights stemming from construction of a solar energy array. See Kristine Yates v. U.S. Envtl. Prot. Agency, 2020 WL 1867384 (D. Or. Apr. 14, 2020). The action…
Transportation/Hazardous Materials: U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Addresses Placarding Applicable to Frac Sand
The United States Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) addressed in a January 9th letter an issue arising out of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (“HMR”) involving placarding. PHMSA was responding to a September 23, 2019, letter from Mr. Ray Miller of McAnally Wilkins…
Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission – April 24, 2020 Meeting – Cancelled - REMINDER
The Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission (“Commission”) is the environmental policy-making body for Arkansas. The Commission, with certain exceptions, meets on a monthly basis. In view of the Coronavirus precautions being taken by state agencies and jurisdictions, the April Commission…
APRIL 17, 2020 UPDATE: Survey of State Insurance Department COVID-19 Regulatory Actions
As a number of statutory filings deadlines draw near, many insurance departments took the opportunity this week to provide regulatory flexibility addressing when and how a number of filings are made. States continue to issue bulletins urging insurers to assist consumers in various ways including…
COVID-19/OSHA: Interim Enforcement Response Plan
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued an April 13th guidance memorandum titled: Interim Enforcement Response Plan for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)(“Memorandum”) The Memorandum states it is intended to provide instructions and guidance to Area Offices and…