CERCLA/Superfund: Federal Appellate Court Considers Whether Imposition of Arranger Liability Requires Knowledge Waste is Hazardous
Co-Author Abigail Penn The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (“Fourth Circuit”) addressed in a June 25th Opinion an issue involving arranger liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (“CERCLA”). See 68th St. Site Work Grp. v. Alban…
PFAS/CERCLA: New Mexico Department of Justice Files Contribution Claim Against the U.S. Departments of the Air Force/Army
The New Mexico Department of Justice (“NMDOJ”) amended a complaint in the United States District Court against the United States, the United States Department of the Army, the United States Department of the Airforce alleging they contaminated natural resources and endangered public health with…
Spring 2024 United Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions: Projected United States Environmental Protection Agency Activities
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) released a somewhat delayed Spring 2024 semi-annual agenda of regulatory and deregulatory actions (“Agenda”). The Agenda includes information addressing: EPA regulations in the semi-annual Agenda that are under development, completed, or…
Solar in the Southeast: Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Issues Seventh Edition
The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (“Alliance”) has issued July 2024 the Seventh Edition of its annual report titled: Solar in the Southeast. (“Report”). The Alliance describes itself as a nonprofit organization: ...that promotes responsible and equitable energy choices to ensure clean…
Wastewater Enforcement: Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality and Greenbriar Rock Crushing/Asphalt Production Facility Enter into Consent Administrative Order
Part III Section D, Condition 10 of the RGI NPDES permit requires the submission of a complete permit renewal application at least 180 days prior to the expiration date of the permit if the activity regulated by the permit is to continue after its expiration date. RGI is stated to intend to operate…