Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of thousands of human-made chemicals that are resistant to heat, water, oil, and grease. These properties have made them popular for many decades for use in waterproof products,...more
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) published in the August 22nd Federal Register Notice a proposed rule that would approve portions of the revisions to the Arkansas State Implementation Plan (“SIP”)....more
The White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) recently published a proposed rule that makes substantial revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations, implementing the amendments directed by...more
The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) has proposed further amendments to its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) implementing regulations as part of its phased rulemaking initiated in 2021. The proposed Bipartisan...more
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) modified its original proposed rules designed to handle potential stress of the electric grid during the spring and summer months. This proposed backup generator rule...more
Sarah Huckabee Sanders was inaugurated on January 10th as Arkansas Governor. Governor Sanders’ inauguration speech included a discussion of a new Executive Order titled: Executive Order to Reduce Government Rules...more
Rule change may have impact on permitting, reporting and enforcement for sites dealing with emergencies. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has adopted changes to compliance history rules that would...more
The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) submitted October 31st comments to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) on its proposed rule: Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions...more