The Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment – Division of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) and the City of Morrilton, Arkansas, (“Morrilton”) entered into a December 12th Consent.
The Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment – Division of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) and the City of Melbourne, Arkansas, (“Melbourne”) entered into a March 31st Consent.
The Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment – Division of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) and Terra Renewal Services, Inc. – Pulaski County (“Terra”) entered into a December 13th.
The CAO provides that Terra operates land application sites (“Sites”) in Sebastian County, Arkansas.
DEQ is stated to have issued a No-Discharge Water Permit (“Permit”) to Terra on May 31, 2016, which expires on May 31, 2021.
Inspections by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission personnel regarding the alleged impact on a private pond in Hackett, Arkansas, are described in the CAO. Also referenced was the alleged presence of an oil-type residue on the surface of the pond, along with dead or gasping fish.
DEQ is stated to have undertaken a complaint inspection upon referral from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
On April 25, 2019, a reconnaissance inspection by DEQ is stated to have identified the following alleged violations: