Dicamba/Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act: Center for Biological Diversity Federal Appellate Court Petition Challenging Reapproval
February 23, 2026
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Center for Biological Diversity and three other organizations filed a February 20th Petition for Review (“Petition”) in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (“Court”) requesting that an order of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued under the…
Solar Panels/Homeowners Association: Supreme Court of Missouri Addresses Applicability of Restrictive Covenant
February 23, 2026
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
Co-Author Nayeli Ortiz The Supreme Court of Missouri (“SCT”) addressed in a January 23rd Opinion an issue involving the enforceability of a statute barring covenants that limit or prohibit solar panel installation. See Eikmeier and Love, v. Granite Springs Homeowners Ass’n, Inc., No. SC 101152…
Reissuance of Arkansas Construction General Stormwater Permit: Adjudicatory Hearing and Request for Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission Review Filed
February 23, 2026
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
Mr. Richard Howe (“Howe”) filed a Request for Adjudicatory Hearing and Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission Review (“Petition”) on January 29th. The Petition is stated to address General Permit No. ARR1500000. ARR1500000 references the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment –…
Waters of the United States/Clean Water Act: Texas Department of Transportation Comments on U.S. EPA Proposed Rule
February 20, 2026
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Texas Department of Transportation (“TDOT”) submitted December 16, 2025, comments to the United States Environmental Protection Agency and United States Army Corps of Engineers (collectively, “Corps”) on the proposed rule to revise the definition of “Waters of the United States” (“WOTUS”). See…
Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission Meeting - February 27th Meeting/Agenda Announced
February 20, 2026
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment announced the agenda for the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission (“Commission”) meeting on February 27th. The Commission is the environmental policy-making body for Arkansas. The Commission, with certain exceptions, meets on a monthly…