Arkansas Water Laws and Regulations Seminar: Ed Swaim, Arkansas Natural Resources Commission Presentation
December 31, 2015
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
A seminar addressing Arkansas water quantity and water quality issues was held in Little Rock, AR on December 18th. Ed Swaim of the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission (“ANRC”) discussed a variety of issues associated with surface and groundwater rights. Ed Swaim is the Water Resources Division…
Endangered Species Act/American Burying Beetle: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Public Notices Receipt of an Incidental Take Permit Application for Participation in Oil/Gas Industry Conservation Plan in Oklahoma
December 31, 2015
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service published a December 22nd Federal Register Notice inviting the public to comment on an incidental take permit application: … for take of the federally listed American Burying Beetle resulting from activities associated with geophysical exploration…
Citizen Suit Enforcement/Clean Water Act: Environmental Integrity Project Submits Notice of Intent to Sue National Archives and Records Administration for Alleged Violations
December 31, 2015
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Environmental Integrity Project (“EIP”) sent a December 16th letter to the National Archives and Records Administration (“NARA”) stating its intent to sue for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act. EIP alleges that a College Park, Maryland NARA facility has committed: … serious and…
Clean Power Plan: Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality Reminder Regarding January 5th Stakeholder Meeting
December 30, 2015
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) has issued a reminder regarding a Clean Power Plan stakeholder meeting that will be held on January 5th. The meeting is scheduled for Midcontinent Independent System Operator – South Operations Center at 1700 Center View Drive, Little Rock …
Release Reporting: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Republic Metals Corporation Enter Into Consent Agreement Addressing Alleged CERCLA/EPCRA Violations
December 30, 2015
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency and Republic Metals Corporation (“RMC”) entered into a December 15th Consent Agreement and Final Order (“CAFO”) addressing alleged Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”) and Emergency Planning and Community…