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U.S. EPA Hazardous Waste News
Two New England Companies Fined for Violating Hazardous Waste Management Requirements
(Boston, Mass. ? Feb
Oregon Potato Company pays EPA penalty for failing to report ammonia release
(Seattle?Jan. 26, 2012) Oregon Potato Company failed to report an anhydrous ammonia release at their facility in Warden, Washington and will pay the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency a $66,235 penalty
Agreement Reached to Address Contamination at CTS Site in Asheville, NC
(ATLANTA ? January 26, 2012) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and CTS Corporation have reached an agreement, an Administrative Order and Settlement Agreement on Consent (AOC), to conduct a Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study (RI/FS) at the CTS of Asheville, Inc
EPA to Hold Public Availability Sessions Concerning Actions in Areas of North Birmingham
(ATLANTA ? January 26, 2012) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), will hold two Availability Sessions on Monday, January 30, 2012 regarding ongoing and planned activities in Birmingham, AL
EPA Awards Innovative Plating Company in Clovis for Significant Reductions of Toxic Chemicals
Zero Discharge Facility Reduces 9,000 Pounds of Lead and Hex-chrome, Protects Workers, Public Health
SAN FRANCISCO ? The U.S
EPA Environmental Justice Grant to Help Ironbound Community Promote Sustainable Practices through Urban Gardening and Environmental Education
(New York, N.Y. - Jan. 23, 2012) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is providing $25,000 to the Ironbound Community Corporation to enhance a community garden and promote environmental education in the Ironbound section of Newark, New Jersey
EPA to Begin Sampling Water at Some Residences in Dimock, Pa.
PHILADELPHIA (Jan. 19, 2012) ? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that it plans to perform water sampling at approximately 60 homes in the Carter Road/Meshoppen Creek Road area of Dimock, Pa
Naval Base Kitsap fails to properly monitor fuel tanks near Puget Sound for leaks
Navy corrects violations and settles with EPA for nearly $161,000 (Seattle?Jan
University of Kansas Hospital to be Honored for Reducing Waste
Environmental News NEWS MEDIA ADVISORY (Kansas City, Kan., Jan. 13, 2012) - The University of Kansas Hospital of Kansas City, Kan., will be honored next week by EPA for reducing its volume of solid waste through innovative recycling programs
Settlement to Require Eaton Corporation to Address TCE Contamination at Vehicle Group Plant in Kearney, Neb.
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Jan
U.S. EPA Orders World?s Largest Metals and Electronics Recycler to Immediately Cease Illegal Discharge of Toxic Pollutants to San Francisco Bay
Hold for release: Jan. 10, 2012
Order follows federal inspection of Sims Metal Management?s Port of Redwood City Facility, during which regulators found evidence of discharges of PCBs, Mercury, Lead, and Copper SAN FRANCISCO -- The U.S
Pennsylvania Company to Pay $25,347 Penalty for Inadequate Oil Spill Prevention at Harrisville, Pa. Facility
PHILADELPHIA (January 10, 2012) -- In a settlement with the U.S
EPA and GSA Recognize Surplus Exchange for Electronics Recycling Certification in Kansas City
Environmental News NEWS MEDIA ADVISORY (Kansas City, Kan., Jan
EPA Releases 2010 Toxics Release Inventory National Analysis
WASHINGTON ? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing its annual national analysis of the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI), providing all Americans with vital information about their communities
EPA Releases Options for Gowanus Canal Superfund Cleanup; Agency Encouraging Public Comment
(New York, N.Y. - January 3, 2012) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released a study of the options for cleaning up chemical contamination in the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn, New York
DuPont Settles Hazardous Waste Violations at Deepwater, N.J. Facility
PHILADELPHIA (December 16, 2011) -- In settlement papers filed in federal court by the U.S. Department of Justice, E.I. DuPont de Nemours, Inc
EPA Reaches Agreement with Hotel Developers to Settle Violations of Clean Water Act; Developers of the Condado Duo Hotel Complex to Expand Artificial Reef in Condado Lagoon
(San Juan, P.R.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a legal settlement with the developers of the Vanderbilt and La Concha Hotels of San Juan for discharging pollutants into the San Juan stormwater sewer system, which is connected to the Condado Lagoon
EPA Annual Enforcement Results Highlights Commitment to Address Largest Pollution Problems with Greatest Community Impact / Focused effort on high-impact cases leads to increases in pollution reduced and investments in pollution controls
WASHINGTON ? Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual enforcement and compliance results
U.S. EPA Fines Reno Area Facility $79,500 for Hazardous Waste Violations
SAN FRANCISCO?The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fined a hazardous waste treatment, storage and recycling company $79,500 for the improper management of hazardous waste at its Fernley facility
BP to Pay $426,500 Penalty and Secure Funds to Properly Close Facilities and Clean Up Contaminated Sites
WASHINGTON ? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that several subsidiaries of BP America Inc
Eldo W.R.M.S., Inc., to Pay $23,900 Civil Penalty for Hazardous Waste Violations at Salvage Goods Facility in Grandview, Mo.
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Nov
California Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Illegally Storing Toxic and Explosive Hazardous Waste in His Backyard
WASHINGTON ? Edward Wyman, 64, from Reseda, Calif. has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for illegally storing toxic and explosive hazardous wastes in his backyard, materials that posed an imminent danger to nearby residents
Work to Begin This Week on Removal and Replacement of Security Fencing at Carter Carburetor Site in St. Louis, Mo.
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Nov. 15, 2011) - A construction crew is expected to begin work this week on removing old security fencing from the Carter Carburetor Site in St
Former Lupton, Ariz. truck stop owners to pay $80,000 penalty for violating hazardous waste laws
SAN FRANCISCO ? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fined the former owners and operators of Speedy?s Truck Stop $80,000 for violating federal hazardous waste and community right-to-know laws. The violations at the Lupton, Ariz
The Federal Government Highlights Economic Benefits of Electronics Recycling; Top Officials Tour Electronic Waste Recycler
(New York, N.Y. ? November 10, 2011) Officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. General Services Administration toured e-Green Management of Islip Terrace, New York to highlight the environmental, public health and economic benefits of recycling electronics
EPA to Host a Public Meeting for the Black Leaf Chemical Site in Louisville, KY
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a public meeting for neighboring residents and businesses of the Black Leaf Chemical Site at 7:00 p.m. on November 10, 2011 at the Wheatley Elementary School, 1107 South 17th Street, Louisville, KY