Asbestos/Installation of New Drywall/Wallboard: Occupational Safety and Health Administration Interpretive Letter
September 21, 2026
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) transmitted a May 7th interpretive letter addressing: … the application of OSHA's Asbestos standard, 29 CFR § 1926.1101, to the installation of new drywall/wallboard in single-family residences after removal or repair of water-damaged…
2026 Mississippi County Watershed Forum: Wilson, Arkansas/October 15th
September 21, 2026
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
Big River Steel (“BRS”) is inviting participation in the 2026 Mississippi County Watershed Forum (“Forum”). The Forum is described as a collaborative gathering of local stakeholders committed to protecting and enhancing the region’s water sources. BRS describes the Forum as being designed to: ……
New Source Review/Minor Sources: Midwest Ozone Group Comments Addressing U.S. EPA Proposed Rule to Streamline State and Local Permitting Process
September 18, 2026
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Midwest Ozone Group (“MOG”) submitted August 21st comments to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) addressing the proposed rule that the federal agency describes as streamlining: … the New Source Review (“NSR”) permitting process for minor sources by eliminating the…
Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission Meeting - September 25th Meeting/Agenda Announced
September 18, 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 September 25th. The Commission is the environmental policy-making body for Arkansas. The Commission, with certain exceptions, meets on a monthly…
Fund Eligibility/Storage Tank Enforcement: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Proposed Order/Assessment Addressing Murfreesboro Retail Motor Fuel Facility
September 18, 2026
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (“TDEC”) issued an August 10th Proposed Order and Assessment (“Order”) to Mapco Express, LLC (“Mapco”). See Case # FED26-0016. The Order provides that Mapco is the registered owner of three underground storage tank (“UST”) systems located in…