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Opportunity to Comment on the Agenciesâ Renewed Attempt to Define the Scope of WOTUS
On Friday the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and the Department of the Army announced an intention to engage with stakeholders and receive public input before taking administrative action to define the scope of “waters of the U.S.” (“WOTUS”) under the Clean Water Act. The agencies are specifically seeking input on three key features of…
Read MoreKMCL Announces New Counsel
KMCL is pleased to announce that Helen Barnes and Kate Hopkins have been promoted to Counsel, effective January 1, 2025. This milestone is a reflection of Helenâs and Kateâs extraordinary work, dedication to clients, and commitment to the exceptional practice of law. KMCL is proud to elevate Helen and Kate, and we look forward to…
Read MorePitfalls of PFAS
At the recent EMLF Fall Symposium in Lexington, Kentucky, Jennifer Simon discussed the significance of identifying where PFAS is used in energy operations and the legal complexities surrounding PFAS identification and regulation. Like with many industries, PFAS may not immediately come to mind in the context of energy production, but these chemicals nevertheless play unexpected…
Read MoreLeland Frost to Moderate Panel at the American Bar Associationâs Section of Environment, Energy, and Resourcesâ 32nd Fall Conference
On October 25, 2024, Leland Frost will moderate the below panel at the American Bar Associationâs Section of Environment, Energy, and Resourcesâ 32nd Fall Conference. Something Borrowed, Something Blue: Contaminants Old and New Although PFAS is the elephant in the ânewâ contaminants room, recent and pending regulatory actions address a wide variety of newer contaminants…
Read MoreClient Alert: Requirements for PFAS Analysis in Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
Written by Chris J. Williams & Leland P. Frost Owners and operators of property contaminated by hazardous substances as defined and designated by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA or Superfund) are subject to strict and joint liability, even if they did not cause or contribute to the contamination. That is, unless…
Read MoreKMCL Welcomes Evan Ward
KMCL is pleased to announce the addition of more top talent to our ranks. Our newest member, Evan A. Ward, joined the firm as an associate in our Birmingham office today. Evan previously clerked for the Hon. Andrew Brasher for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Before clerking, Evan practiced environmental law and…
Read MoreClient Alert: EPA Announces Risk Management Program Final Rule
By C. Max Zygmont and Leland P. Frost On March 11, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agencyâs (EPA) Final Rule was published with revisions to Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs (RMP) Under the Clean Air Act (CAA); Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention (SCCAP). The RMP Rule originates from Section 112(r) of the CAA…
Read MoreEighteen KMCL Lawyers Included in 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© and The Best LawyersŸ in America: Ones to Watch
Kazmarek Mowrey Cloud Laseter LLP is proud to announce that eighteen of our twenty lawyers were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2024. The lawyers listed are as follows: The Best LawyersÂź in America: Ones to Watch (2024 Edition): Since it was first published in 1983, Best LawyersÂź…
Read MoreClient Alert: Georgia EPDâs New Draft Guidance for Construction Stormwater PermittingÂ
By Kimberley Hale, Jonathan Wells, and Kate Hopkins On November 7, 2023, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division (EPD) issued new draft guidance that will apply to construction stormwater variances issued to large projects disturbing more than fifty acres (see links below).⯠EPD is accepting comments on this guidance from now until…
Read MoreLeland Frost Wins ABA Award for Best 2022â2023 Webinar/Podcast
The ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (SEER) awarded Leland Frost Best 2022â2023 Webinar/Podcast for his role moderating the ABA Podcast SEERies Environmental Laws and Regulations for Emerging Microplastics Concerns. The Best Webinar/Podcast Award recognizes the best webinar or podcast during the ABA year, taking into account attendance, collaboration, presentation style, quality of speakers,…
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