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U.S. EPA Hazardous Waste News
EPA Seeks Public Comment on Proposal to Add Hazardous Pharmaceutical Waste to Universal Waste Rule
(Washington, D.C. ? Nov. 20, 2008) To help provide a streamlined system for disposing of hazardous pharmaceutical waste that is protective of public health and the environment, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to add hazardous pharmaceutical waste to the Universal Waste Rule
EPA to Continue Soil Removal in Peterborough, N.H.
(Boston, Mass. ? Nov. 20, 2008) ? Picking up where state and local resources left off, EPA will continue to remove hazardous soil present at the former Wilder Thermometer Factory property in Peterborough, N.H
Oil Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Rule Gains New Amendments
(Washington, D.C. ? Nov. 20, 2008) New amendments to the SPCC rule will clarify regulatory requirements, tailor requirements to particular industry sectors, and streamline certain requirements for facility owners or operators subject to the rule
U.S. EPA honors Postal Service for pledging to remove nearly 8,000 pounds of lead from its vehicle fleet /
First USPS region in nation to voluntarily replace lead wheel weights from its flee
(San Francisco, Calif. -- 11/19/08) As part of the National Partnership for Environmental Priorities program, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today honored the Pacific Area of the U.S
EPA Asks Community for Input on Passaic River Cleanup Proposal
(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a cleanup plan for the first stage of a two-phased project to remove dioxin-laden sediment from the lower Passaic River
New Rule Will Improve Environmental Performance of Academic Labs
(11/18/08) EPA has finalized the Academic Laboratory rule to help improve the environmental performance of teaching and research laboratories owned by eligible academic entities. This rule provides increased regulatory flexibility, while enhancing safe management of hazardous waste
Report Lists Environmental Progress
(11/18/08) A new report has been released that describes EPA?s environmental and financial progress over the past year
Sierra Club Recognizes EPA Regional Administrator Alan J. Steinberg For Outstanding Environmental Leadership
(New York, N.Y.) The New Jersey Chapter of the Sierra Club honored Alan J. Steinberg, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator, on Sunday, November 16 for his efforts to protect the people and environment of New Jersey
Lights, Camera, Action: EPA Grant Supports the Arts and Environment in Camden
Rockwell Collins of Coralville, Iowa, Receives Top Honor at EPA Region 7's 2008 Performance Track Member Conference
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Nov. 13, 2008) - A global aerospace and defense manufacturer's operations in Coralville, Iowa, has received the top honor at EPA Region 7's 2008 Performance Track Member Conference
Companies Settle Hazardous Waste Violations
at Manassas, Va. Facility
PHILADELPHIA (November 13, 2008) ? EPA has settled hazardous waste violations at a Manassas, Va. facility with BAE Systems IESL, Inc. and Lockheed Martin Corporation. Lockheed Martin, headquartered in Bethesda, Md.., leases space at its Manassas, Va. location, to BAE
U.S. EPA fines Chino computer recycler for illegally exporting electronic waste to Hong Kong/
Jet Ocean fined more than $10,000 for unauthorized hazardous waste export
LOS ANGELES ? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has fined Jet Ocean Technologies of Chino, Calif., $10,300 for failing to notify the EPA of an export shipment of cathode ray tubes, commonly known as CRTs, in violation of federal hazardous waste laws
EPA ?CARES? About Trenton; Grant to Help the City Go Green
(Trenton, N.J.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today awarded a Community Action for a Renewed Environment or CARE grant to the city of Trenton to help it leverage its own efforts to go green
ALLENTOWN BUSINESS OWNER SENTENCED IN HAZARDOUS WASTE CASE
(PHILADELPHIA , November 12, 2008) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that Moshe Rubashkin, 50, of Brooklyn, N.Y., has been sentenced to 16 months in prison for illegally storing hazardous waste at a textile factory in Allentown
Recyclers Wanted
(Washington, D.C. ? Nov. 12, 2008) Trash can or recycling bin? It?s your choice. As America Recycles Day approaches, think about increasing your own recycling rate over the national average of 33.4 percent
EPA Orders Mining Companies to Continue Cleanup Work at Midnite Mine
(Seattle, WASH. ? November 10, 2008) The U.S
EPA and TCEQ to Set Up Household Waste Drop-off Centers For Jefferson and Orange County Residents
(League City, Texas - Nov. 7, 2008) - The Unified Command has established household hazardous waste drop-off stations for residents of Jefferson and Orange County areas for homes affected by flooding as a result of Hurricane Ike
Emory Texas Man Sentenced for Environmental Crimes and Bribery
TYLER TX ? United States Attorney Rebecca A. Gregory announced today that a 51-year-old Emory, Texas man has been sentenced to federal prison for two unrelated federal crimes in the Eastern District of Texas
Gary area citizens have opportunities to share opinions on proposed Ralston Street Lagoon cleanup plan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
No. 08-OPA172 Gary area citizens have opportunities to share opinions on proposed Ralston Street Lagoon cleanup plan CHICAGO (Nov. 6, 2008) - U.S
Plantation Pipe Line Will Pay Penalty for Fuel Spills in Va., N.C., GA.
WASHINGTON?Plantation Pipe Line Company, Alpharetta, Ga., has agreed to pay a civil penalty and implement safeguards in order to resolve a Clean Water Act lawsuit over fuel pipeline spills in three states, the Justice Department, the U.S
EPA Grants to Help Prevent Pollution in New Jersey and New York
(New York, N.Y.) From promoting the use of less toxic dry cleaning methods, to encouraging environmentally-protective practices at marinas, to education about the proper disposal of prescription drugs, the U.S
Industry Steps Up Recycling and Reducing Waste
(Washington, D.C. ? Oct. 29, 2008) Twenty-six WasteWise partners and 29 National Partnership for Environmental Priorities (NPEP) partners are being recognized for their environmental achievements in reducing greenhouse gases and preventing harmful chemicals from entering the environment
EPA Finalizes Plan to Address Contamination At Mercury Refining Superfund Site
(New York, NY) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced its final plan to clean up contamination at the Mercury Refining Superfund site in the towns of Guilderland and Colonie, New York. The plan will address soil, sediment, and ground water contaminated with mercury
EPA Orders Virgin Islands to Remove Scrap Tires That Pose Health Threat
(St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is holding the government of the U.S. Virgin Islands and three other parties responsible for improperly disposing of more than 870,000 tires near the Bovoni Landfill on St. Thomas
Army Research Facility in Hanover N.H. Faces Hazardous Waste Violations
(Boston, Mass. ? October 28, 2008) ? An EPA Administrative Complaint alleges multiple violations of federal hazardous waste laws by the U.S. Army Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory, based in Hanover, N.H
Fort Peck Tribes are first in nation to assume key groundwater protection responsibilities
Injection control program safely manages waste fluids generated from oil wells (Denver, Colo. -- October 27, 2008) The U.S
U.S EPA awards more than $50,000 to Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians for childhood lead poisoning reduction outreach/
Grant focuses on prevention and screening
(10/23/08) LOS ANGELES ? Outreach in Luiseno language and mobile lead screening for tribal children are among the goals of a $50,042 childhood lead poisoning reduction grant recently awarded to the Riverside County, Calif.-based Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians by the U.S
Quick Action by EPA and its State and Local Partners Removes Hazardous Waste Threat at Syracuse Site; Approximately 300 drums and 6,000 small containers of contaminants removed
(Syracuse, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the city of Syracuse announced today that hazardous materials abandoned at the former Otisca Fuels building have been removed
New York City Health Officials Honored for Protecting City Kids' Health
(New York, N.Y.) Four officials from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene were honored today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in a ceremony in Washington D.C. for protecting children from environmental risks
Autumn Alchemy: Converting Red and Gold into Green
(Washington, D.C. - Oct. 21, 2008) With frost tickling the pumpkin patch and red-and-gold leaves carpeting the land, there's no question what time of year it is. Fall heralds the start of cooler weather, making it prime time to hunker down and assess your environmental footprint