Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission – December 6th Meeting Cancelled
November 27, 2019
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
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. Since there are no items on the agenda for the Commission to vote on, the December meeting has been cancelled.
U.S. Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Rose In 2018: Energy Information Administration Report
A report released by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) on November 18, 2019, states energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the United States (U.S.) spiked 2.7 percent last year. Inside EPA reported it is the largest annual increase in CO2 emissions since 2010, equal to 139…
Proposed Methanol Manufacturing/Shipping Terminal (Kalama, Washington): Sierra Club Files National Environmental Policy Act Federal District Court Challenge
November 26, 2019
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Sierra Club and several other organizations (collectively “Sierra Club”) filed a Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief (“Complaint”) in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington alleging a violation of the National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”)…
Wastewater Enforcement: Missouri Department of Natural Resources and Franklin County Wastewater Treatment Operator Enter into Abatement Order on Consent
November 26, 2019
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (“MDNR”) and Melody Lake Water and Sewer LLC (“Melody”) entered into an October 25th Abatement Order on Consent (“AO”) addressing alleged violations of a Missouri State Operating Permit (“Permit”). See Order No. 2019-WPCB-1585. The AO states that Melody…
Modernizing the Superfund Cleanup Program: Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials Position Paper
November 25, 2019
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials (“ASTSWMO”) issued a position paper titled: Modernizing the Superfund Cleanup Program (“Position Paper”) ASTSWMO describes itself as an organization encompassing state and territorial solid waste management officials (and…