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Hong Kong-based shipping company indicted

  • Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • May 14 2010

A federal grand jury in Texas has reportedly returned an indictment against a Hong Kong-based shipping company in connection with the illegal dumping of oil wastewater, obstruction of agency proceedings, making false statements, and failing to maintain accurate pollution-control records

Chief engineer pleads guilty to ocean dumping

  • Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • May 14 2010

The chief engineer of an ocean-going ship that transported cargo between various ports in Asia and the United States has reportedly pleaded guilty in federal court to violating an international treaty and the federal Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships

Air: DC Circuit denies challenge to state non-road engine emissions rule

  • Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • April 16 2010

The DC Circuit Court of Appeals has denied a petition for review filed by the American Trucking Associations challenging California's rule imposing emissions standards on refrigeration units in trucks

Endangered Species Act: Fifth Circuit denies challenge to permit allowing rail link to limestone quarry

  • Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • April 16 2010

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has denied the Medina County Environmental Action Committee’s (MCEAA) petition for review challenging a U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) decision permitting Southwest Gulf Railroad Co. to construct and operate a seven-mile rail loop to service a proposed limestone quarry

Air: EPA issues amendments to transportation conformity rule

  • Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • April 2 2010

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule amending its transportation conformity rule that sets out detailed procedures for states and local governments to ensure that transportation projects do not contribute to violations of revised air quality standards for particulate matter