Jessica King

Oct 8, 2024 | williamsmullen.com | Jessica King

Since late 2019, EPA has successfully added certain perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the toxic release inventory (TRI) list of chemicals subject to reporting under section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). On October 8, 2024, EPA published a proposed rule to add sixteen (16) additional named PFAS and fifteen (15) PFAS categories to the TRI list (“Proposed Rule”). The comment period ended December 9, 2024. What is EPCRA TRI Reporting and why PFAS?

Oct 19, 2023 | williamsmullen.com | Jessica King

EPA is attempting to use the Clean Air Act (CAA) to immediately shut down a Louisiana manufacturer that is indisputably in compliance with the emissions limits in its state issued air permit. In its emergency request to a United States District Court, EPA alleges the emissions from the plant constitute an “imminent and substantial endangerment” under Section 303 of the CAA.

Sep 21, 2023 | terrelltribune.com | Jessica King

The Terrell Heritage Society is thrilled to present this season's Featured Exhibit ''The History of Terrell Schools.' The exhibit features photographs and artifacts from TISD spanning the time period between the turn of the century to the 1960s. 'The History of Terrell Schools' opened to the…Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.

Jun 23, 2023 | scholarship.richmond.edu | Jessica King

AbstractIntimate partner violence is an issue in the United States experienced by more than one in three women. This article addresses the topic of intimate partner violence and the factors contributing to the perpetuation of abuse. It focuses on how these factors manifest in rural areas and in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, which increased isolation and economic abuse. This article explores policies currently used to combat intimate partner violence in these contexts.

Mar 31, 2023 | williamsmullen.com | Jessica King

President Biden is pushing in 2023 to strengthen Environmental Justice (EJ) initiatives and policies from the top down. This includes ordering more action and results from relevant federal agencies and pushing for the use of “cumulative impacts” in permitting, rulemaking and enforcement decisions.