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Observations: MDEQ/DNR Presentation on Oil and Gas Production in Michigan
Last night (April 30th) I attended a public presentation in Troy on oil and gas production in Michigan put on by the DEQ and DNR. The presenters were Tom Hoane from the MDNR’s Mineral Management [...]
Old Tank Sites Subject to New DEQ Initiative
The MDEQ is increasing its review of dormant but open leaking underground storage tank (“LUST”) sites. This informal initiative is designed to resolve site status at open LUST locations. The MDEQ is requesting access to [...]
Michigan’s Local Program for Wellhead Protection
Michigan has a program for protecting a community’s drinking water quality that is implemented at the local level. This is referred to as Michigan’s Wellhead Protection Program (WHPP). The creation of WHPP was an outgrowth [...]
Remembering D-Day, June 6, 1944.
A view of the English Channel from the American Cemetery above Omaha Beach, Normandy, France.
Redevelopments Gone Bad: An Update on Ashley II of Charleston LLC V. PCS Nitrogen INC.
In a previous post we reported on a case in the 4th Circuit, Ashley II of Charleston LLC v PCS Nitrogen Inc., that could have a chilling effect on developers interested in redeveloping contaminated property. [...]
When It Comes to Mineral Rights, “No” May Not Mean “No”
Can a property owner be forced to allow the removal of oil and gas from below the property? In Michigan, the answer could be “yes”, regardless of whether the owner consents to it or not. [...]
