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EPA to remove hazardous wastes at Elizabeth Mining and Development property in Montrose County (Colo.)
Abandoned wastes pose risk to human health, local water resources (Denver, Colorado -- July 27, 2010) The U.S
Rhode Island Airport Corp. and Contractors Fined for Reporting Violations at TF Green Airport
(Boston, Mass. - July 26, 2010) ? Rhode Island Airport Corporation and its demolition contractors, O.R
EPA Releases Rulemaking Guidance on Environmental Justice
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing an interim guidance document to help agency staff incorporate environmental justice into the agency?s rulemaking process. The rulemaking guidance is an important and positive step toward meeting EPA Administrator Lisa P
EPA Reaches Major Milestone at Welsbach Superfund Site
(New York, NY) With the help of millions of dollars in Recovery Act funding, an important milestone was reached today in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency?s (EPA) cleanup of the expansive Welsbach Superfund site in Camden, New Jersey
Massachusetts Authorized to Implement Lead Renovation Program; EPA Provides More Time for Contractors To Obtain Certification and Training
EPA Recognizes the Coalition to Prevent Lead Poisoning for Outstanding Community Leadership
(Rochester, N.Y.) The Coalition to Prevent Lead Poisoning has been selected as a winner of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency?s (EPA) Environmental Justice Achievement Award for its leadership in community-based efforts to prevent childhood lead poisoning in the city of Rochester, New York
City of Tacoma settles for nearly $525,000 for release of ozone-depleting gases
(Seattle?July 15, 2010) The city of Tacoma will pay nearly $225,000 in penalties for the release of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) stemming from its refrigerated appliance disposal service, according to a consent decree lodged by the U.S. Department of Justice on behalf of the U.S
Settlement Clears Way for Cleanup of Easthampton, Mass. Site
(Boston, Mass. ? July 15, 2010) ? Two parties have entered into an agreement with EPA to clean-up asbestos-contaminated soils at a site in Easthampton, Mass. in the near future. According to the agreement, the two parties, W. R. Grace & Co
EPA responders answer state and county calls for help to investigate thousands of leaky containers near Rexburg, Idaho
(Seattle ? July 14, 2010) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, at the request of local, county and state authorities, is conducting a hazardous waste assessment and investigation near Rexburg in Madison County, Idaho
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., of Wichita, Kan., to Pay $132,500 Civil Penalty to Settle Issues Involving Hazardous Waste Management
Settlement Ensures Cleanup of Contaminated Soil at Coventry R.I. Great Lakes Container Site
(Boston, Mass. ? July 14, 2010) ? Twenty-six parties have agreed to help clean up the Great Lakes Container Corp. Site in Coventry, R.I
Manufacturer of Concrete Mixing Equipment in Indianola, Iowa, to Pay $59,775 Civil Penalty for Hazardous Waste Violations
EPA Approves New York State?s List of Impaired Waters: Long Island?s South Shore Estuary and Lake Ontario New Entries on the List
(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the 2010 list of waters in New York State that are considered either impaired or threatened by pollutants
Bannister Federal Complex Community Advisory Panel Being Formed to Provide Input on Environmental, Redevelopment Issues
EPA Settles With Timco Engine Center On Hazardous Waste Violations; $104,100 Penalty Assessed
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
No. 10-OPA71 CHICAGO (June 29, 2010) ? U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 has settled with TIMCO Engine Center Inc., Oscoda, Mich., for alleged violations of federal hazardous waste regulations. A $104,100 penalty has been assessed
EPA Invites Public To Meeting On Vapor Intrusion Sampling, Health Department Recommendations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
No. 10-OPA70 Chicago (June 29, 2010) --- U.S
Mukilteo, Washington seafood distributor to pay $35,000 for failure to properly report release of ammonia
(Seattle ? June 28, 2010) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reached a settlement with Pacific Seafood Group for its alleged failure to report the release of ammonia from the company?s warehouse and distribution center in Mukilteo, Wash., in a timely manner
Spokane, Washington chlorine distributor agrees to pay over $19,000 to settle EPA Risk Management Program violations
(Spokane, Wash. ? June 28, 2010) Oxarc, Inc. has agreed to pay $19,472 penalty to settle a case for violations of the Clean Air Act Risk Management Program requirements according to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The settlement came after EPA found that Oxarc, Inc
Second Round of Sampling for PCBs in Two Buildings at Bannister Federal Complex Reveals No Indoor Air Health Concerns
Thursday: EPA to Recognize Hillsborough County, Fl., for Landfill Site Reuse
(ATLANTA ? June 23, 2010) On Thursday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will present an Excellence in Site Reuse Award to Hillsborough County, Fl., for creatively reusing the former Taylor Road Landfill site to serve multiple purposes that benefit the community
Houston Man Added to EPA?s Fugitive List / Man pleaded guilty to tax fraud resulting from illegal fuel blending scheme
WASHINGTON ? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has added Yousef Ishaq Abuteir of Houston, Texas to the agency?s fugitive Web site for failing to appear for scheduled court proceedings
EPA to Seek Employee Participation in Chemical Safety Inspections
WASHINGTON ? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released interim guidance that would provide greater transparency in the agency?s chemical safety inspections process
EPA Announces a Schedule of Public Meetings on Hydraulic Fracturing Research Study; August 12 Meeting to be Held in Binghamton, N.Y.
(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting four public information meetings on the proposed study of the relationship between hydraulic fracturing and its potential impacts on drinking water
EPA Seeks Public Comment on Strategic Plan to Move Forward on Agency Priorities: Draft plan will help advance Administrator Jackson?s seven priorities
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comment on its draft FY 2011-2015 strategic plan, which helps advance Administrator Lisa P. Jackson?s priorities and the mission to protect human health and the environment
TODAY: Advisory Group Releases Report on Addressing Environmental Challenges Along the U.S. ? Mexico Border
WASHINGTON ? The Good Neighbor Environmental Board (GNEB), an independent presidential advisory committee to the U.S
Lakewood, Washington coatings manufacturer fined $14,500 for chemical reporting violations
(Seattle ? June 17, 2010) Specialty Products, Inc. has agreed to pay a $14,500 penalty for violations of the federal Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act at its Lakewood, Washington facility. The company has settled with the U.S
Kansas Department of Health and Environment and EPA Renew Hazardous Waste Permit for Ash Grove Cement in Chanute, Kan.
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., June 17, 2010) - After extensive public participation and comprehensive technical evaluation, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and U.S
EPA Releases Health Risk Assessment of Processing and Disposal of Onondaga Lake Sediment in Town of Camillus; Open House/Public Meeting to Discuss the Assessment on July 8, 2010 in Camillus, NY
(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released a supplemental Human Health Risk Assessment that evaluates the safety of disposing of contaminated sediment from Onondaga Lake in Wastebed 13 in Camillus, NY designated to receive this type of material
EPA: FMC Must Expand Phosphine Gas Extraction, Treatment and Monitoring at Former SE Idaho Plant Site
(Seattle ? June 14, 2010) The FMC Corporation must do a better job of protecting on-site personnel and the environment from potential exposure to phosphine gas, according to a Unilateral Administrative Order issued today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc., to Pay $150,000 Penalty for Hazardous Waste Issues at Kimball, Neb., Facility