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Oregon Considers Rulemaking to Add “Forever Chemicals” to Hazardous Substances List

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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

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Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Releases Virginia Stormwater Management Handbook

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In January 2024, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VDEQ) released the Virginia Stormwater Management Handbook, Version 1.0 (Handbook). The Handbook provides guidance to implement construction stormwater...more

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Virginia DEQ Revises Proposed Backup Generator Rule to Apply Only to Loudoun County

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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

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A Dialogue with Mike Rolband, Director of Virginia DEQ

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Mike Rolband was appointed Director of the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality in January 2022. Recently, Channing Martin, a partner in the Environment and Natural Resources Group at Williams Mullen, had the...more

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Virginia DEQ Issues Proposed Small Energy Storage Facilities Permit by Rule (PBR) Regulations for Comment

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On November 1, 2021, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) issued proposed small energy storage facilities permit by rule regulations (Storage PBR Regulations). The proposed Storage PBR Regulations establish...more

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Muddy Waters: Virginia’s Proposed Numeric Turbidity Criteria and Potential Compliance Challenges

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On April 12, 2021, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) issued a Notice of Intended Regulatory Action (NOIRA) to establish first-time numeric turbidity criteria for Commonwealth surface waters in response to...more

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Shoreline Protection: Proposed Virginia Regulatory Amendments for Coastal Resiliency and Climate Change Adaptation within...

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Recent legislation and just proposed regulatory amendments present a new opportunity, but also potential concerns, for implementing climate change resiliency measures on properties subject to Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay...more

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Arizona DEQ Proposes Final Contours and Draft Legislation for Surface Water Protection Program

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The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality updated stakeholders on December 15, 2020, regarding the final elements of its proposed state Surface Water Protection Program and solicited feedback on the draft legislation...more

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Virginia Breaking Blue: Spotlight on Air Issues

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In November, Democrats won control of the House of Delegates and kept control over the Commonwealth’s Senate. Now, Democrats control both the Executive and Legislative branches of government in the Commonwealth of Virginia....more

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Deadline Approaching for Stakeholder Comment on Oregon DEQ’s Integrated Water Report

The Clean Water Act (CWA) requires the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) to report on the quality of its surface waters every two years....more

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C & H Hog Farms, Inc. (Newton County, Arkansas) Division of Environmental Quality Public Notices Conceptual Closure Plan for Waste...

The Division of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) has issued for public input on the Conceptual Closure Plan for the C & H Hog Farm waste storage ponds. DEQ States that the waste storage pond closure activities will be...more

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Virginia Seeks Comments on Solar PBR Regulations

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On May 27, 2019, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) announced it is considering amending 9 VAC 15-60, Small Renewable Energy Projects (Solar) Permit Regulation by Rule (the “PBR Regulations”). The PBR...more

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Virginia Proposes to Amend the Permit by Rule Regulations for Small Solar Projects

Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VDEQ) is seeking public comment on whether it should amend the current state regulations governing permits by rule for small solar projects....more

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C & H Hog Farms, Inc. (Newton County, Arkansas): Request for Adjudicatory Hearing and Commission Review/Stay of Regulation 5...

C & H Hog Farms, Inc. (“C & H”) filed a “Request for Adjudicatory Hearing and Commission Review and Stay” (“Request”) related to the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) denial of its application for an...more

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NC Politics in the News December 2018 #1

Education - GREENSBORO NEWS & RECORD: Margaret Spellings reflects on UNC accomplishments, board oversight and political passions- Margaret Spellings will head back to Texas when her tenure as UNC system president ends...more

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Affordable Clean Energy Rule: October 31st Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality...

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

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C&H Hog Farms, Inc. (Newton County, Arkansas): Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission Administrative Law Judge...

Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission (“Commission”) Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) Charles Moulton issued a July 10th Recommended Decision (“RD”) in administrative proceedings involving C & H Hog Farms, Inc....more

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C&H Hog Farms, Inc. (Newton County, Arkansas): Intervenors' Scope of Participation in Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology...

As noted in a previous blog post (see previous post here) the Ozark Society, Inc., and three individuals (“Intervenors”) filed a Motion to Intervene and Request for Hearing (“Motion”) in C&H Hog Farms, Inc., (“C&H”) Request...more

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C&H Hog Farms, Inc. (Newton County, Arkansas): Ozark Society, Inc. Intervention in Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology...

The Ozark Society, Inc. and three individuals filed a January 26th Motion to Intervene and Request for Hearing (“Motion”) in C&H Hog Farms, Inc. (“C&H”) Request for Adjudicatory Hearing and Commission Review (“Request”). ...more

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Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission Regulation 36 (Used Tire Recycling and Accountability Program) Proposed...

The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) announced that the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission (“APC&EC”) will hold a public hearing to receive comments on proposed amendments to emergency...more

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Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality – Implementing Environmental Policies and Regulations: Stuart Spencer (Associate...

Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) Associate Director (Office of Air Quality) Stuart Spencer undertook a January 24th presentation to my University of Arkansas Law School Environmental Law class titled: ...more

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Arkansas Regional Haze State Implementation Plan Revision: Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality Notice of Data...

The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) recently announced three items in regards to its previously proposed (October 31st) revision to the Arkansas Regional Haze State Implementation Plan (“SIP”)...more

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Regional Haze: Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality Proposed State Implementation Plan Revision

The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) announced on October 31st proposed revisions to the State’s Regional Haze State Implementation Plan (“SIP”)....more

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Arkansas Asbestos Abatement Grant Program: Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality Seeks Public Comment on...

The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) issued, pursuant to its Arkansas Asbestos Abatement Grant Program (“Program”), a Procedures and Applicant Guide (“Guide”). ADEQ is soliciting comments on the Guide...more

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Draft 2018 Assessment Methodology: Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality Solicits Comments

The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) announced the availability of the Draft 2018 Assessment Methodology (“Methodology”). ADEQ is providing a 30 day public comment....more

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