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A United States District Court (“Court”) (D. Idaho) addressed in a February 27th Memorandum Decision and Order (“Memorandum”) an issue arising out of the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) charging an individual...more
Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell filed a lawsuit against Holtec Decommissioning International LLC and Holtec Pilgrim LLC (collectively, “Holtec”) alleging that Holtec violated the state’s Air Act and related regulations...more
Climate litigation against companies is increasing and the stakes are getting higher. Last year saw more headline-making claims being brought against corporations and a slew of important decisions from courts in...more
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Office of Criminal Enforcement, Forensics and Training publishes an Environmental Case Crimes Bulletin (“Bulletin”) that summarizes publicized investigative activity...more
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Underground Excavating, Inc. (“UEI”) entered into a July 22nd Expedited Settlement Agreement (“ESA”) of the Federal Clean Air Act Asbestos Regulations. See Docket...more
As one of 17 air districts in California, the San Diego Air Pollution Control District (SDAPCD) is responsible for the implementation and enforcement of a wide range of laws and regulations concerning air pollution within its...more
The United States Department of Justice issued a December 1st news release referencing the sentencing of Kristofer Landell (“Landell”) and Stephanie Laskin (“Laskin”) for allegedly conspiring to violate Clean Air Act...more
The United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued a May 21st news release stating that Roger Osterhoudt pleaded guilty to negligently releases asbestos which violated the Clean Air Act. Mr. Osterhoudt is stated to...more
The United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) in a March 26th news release stated that Gunay Yakup (“Yakup”) pleaded guilty to involvement in a conspiracy to illegally remove asbestos. The facility involved is stated...more
On February 18, two former officials of the town of New Windsor, New York, pleaded guilty to charges of negligently causing the release of asbestos during the 2015 demolition of former Army barracks at Stewart International...more
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Columbus Consolidated Government (“Columbus”) entered into an August 18th Consent Agreement (“CA”) addressing alleged violations of the federal asbestos...more
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Office of Criminal Enforcement, Forensics and Training publishes an environmental Case Crimes Bulletin (“Bulletin”) that summarizes publicized investigative activity...more
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Kennesaw Hotel Partners, LLC (“KHP”) entered into a Consent Agreement (“CA”) addressing alleged violations of the federal asbestos regulations. See...more
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut issued a May 23rd news release stating that Aleks Rakaj plead guilty to one count of illegal asbestos removal in violation of the Clean Air Act. The...more
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (“ADEM”) issued a proposed Administrative Order (“AO”) to Britt Demolition and Recycling, Inc. (“BDRI”) regarding an alleged violation of the Clean Air Act National Emission...more
The Office of Air Quality (“OAQ”) of the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality publishes a quarterly newsletter (“Newsletter”). OAQ recently published the Fall 2018 edition....more
The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) Office of Air Quality published the Winter 2018 edition of its quarterly newsletter. The newsletter addresses a variety of issues that come within the scope of the...more
The New York Supreme Court (Appellate Division) addressed in a February 2nd decision whether three insurance companies had any obligation to defend or indemnify a company who was subject to criminal proceedings related to an...more
The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) Office of Air Quality publishes a quarterly newsletter (“Newsletter). The Fall 2017 edition was recently published....more
Sixth Circuit Rules that Clean Air Act Does Not Preempt State Tort Claims - In a decision that may leave facilities open to private tort liability despite compliance with federal Clean Air Act (CAA) requirements, the...more