Waterbody/Easement: South Carolina Appellate Court Addresses Dispute Over Control
Co-Author JD Bruning The Court of Appeals of South Carolina (“Court”) addressed in a March 20th Opinion an issue involving easements granting access to or control over a body of water. See Carr Farms, Inc. and Titan Farms, LLC v. Watson, 2024 WL 1192623. The question considered was whether the…
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) v5: American Coatings Association Submits Comments to the U.S. Green Building Council
The American Coatings Association (“ACA”) submitted comments to the U.S. Green Building Council (“USGBC”) on the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) v5. USGBC describes LEED v5 as the next version of what is generally considered a global benchmark whose purpose is to reduce the…
Gulf Coast Chapter/ReMA (formerly Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries): Mike Ronnel, Metal Recycling Corporation (Little Rock, Arkansas) named Proler Award Winner
Mike Ronnel has been named by the Gulf Coast Chapter of ReMA (formerly Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries) as the 2024 winner of the Proler Award. Mike is the co-owner of Metal Recycling Corporation in Little Rock, Arkansas. The Proler Award recognizes individuals for their outstanding…
Guide for Using Clean Water Act Discharge Permits to Protect Drinking Water Sources: Source Water Collaborative Report
A May 2024 report has been issued titled: New Guide for Using Clean Water Act Discharge Permits to Protect Drinking Water Sources (“Guide”). The Guide was issued by the Source Water Collaborative (“SWC”). SWC describes itself as 30 national organizations: . . . united to protect America’s…
Asbestos Enforcement: Mississippi Commission on Environmental Quality Order Addressing Demolition of Jackson Hotel
The Mississippi Commission on Environmental Quality (“MCEQ”) issued a March 15th Order to Dr. Mayier Kahn. See Order No. 7316 24. The Order addresses the demolition site at Hotel O located in Jackson, Mississippi. The Order alleges that MDEQ personnel conducted investigations within the period of…