Equivalent Test Methods/Clean Air Act: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Designates New Reference Method and Three New Equivalent Methods (PM2.5/PM10-2.5)
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) published a July 15th Federal Register notice announcing that it has designated the following: One New Reference Method and Three New Equivalent Methods for measuring concentrations of PM2.5. See 91 Fed. Reg. 43372. EPA describes the methods…
Arkansas Environmental Personnel Moves: Michael Grappe' (Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality) Joins Government Solutions, LLC
Government Solutions, LLC (“GS”) announced that Michael Grappe’ has joined the Arkansas government relations firm as an Associate. GS notes that Mr. Grappe’ previously served with the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment – Division of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) for several years in…
Oil Spill Enforcement: Missouri Department of Natural Resources and Fenton Metal Fabrication Facility Enter into Abatement Order on Consent
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (“MDNR”) and Production Castings, Inc. (“PC”) entered into a June 29th Abatement Order on Consent (“AOC”) addressing alleged violations to the Missouri Clean Water Law (“MCWL”). See Order No. 2026-WPCB-2016. The AOC describes PC as the owner or operator…
Waters of the United States/Clean Water Act: Federal Court (Mississippi) Addresses U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Request for Stay of Challenge to Approved Jurisdictional Determination
A United States District Court (S.D., Miss.) addressed in a July 31st Order the United States Army Corps of Engineers (“Corps”) requesting a stay pending publication of a final rule revising the definition of “waters of the United States (“WOTUS”). See Ward Gulfport Properties, L.P., et al., v…
National Association of Clean Water Agencies Announces 2025 Peak Performance Awards (ADDITION): Pine Bluff, Arkansas Wastewater Utility Also Named As Honoree
A blog post on August 3rd referenced the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (“NACWA”) as announcing its 2025 Peak Performance Award Honorees. The Peak Performance Awards are described as identifying facilities that have: … demonstrated an unwavering commitment to protecting public health…