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Agreement to Help Improve Water Quality
(11/20/08) Wastewater treatment systems serving 25 million homes across the country will be improved, thanks to an agreement among EPA and 14 national organizations
Proposed Settlement Would Recover $2.7+ Million in Cleanup Costs from Berkshire Gas
(Boston, Mass. ? Nov. 20, 2008) ? EPA and the U.S
Two Mass. Developers and Excavating Company Pay Fine for Clean Water Violations
(Boston, Mass. ? November 20, 2008) - Two residential construction companies and an excavating company have agreed to a settlement of $110,000 for violation of the federal Clean Water Act (CWA) including a $50,000 cash penalty and a $60,000 supplemental environmental project (SEP)
Proposed Guidelines to Control Pollution from Construction Sites
(Washington, D.C. ? Nov. 19, 2008) EPA is seeking comments on its proposed guidelines to control the discharge of pollutants from construction sites
U.S. EPA presents prestigious national water award to Bay Area city / City of Santa Rosa places second in nation in large wastewater pretreatment category
(San Francisco, Calif. -- 11/19/08) As part of the 2008 National Clean Water Act recognition awards, 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
DOJ, EPA sign stipulated orders to improve water quality and control pollution in CNMI / Action follows Commonwealth Utilities Corp. violations for wastewater and drinking water systems, and for oil spills and oil spill prevention
(11/18/09) HONOLULU ? The U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S
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
Webcasts Planned for CAFO Rule
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Nov. 17, 2008) - EPA has finalized a rule helping to protect the nation's water quality by requiring concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) to safely manage manure
Stormwater Pollution Tackled to Improve Water Quality in Charles River
(Boston, Mass. ? Nov. 17, 2008) ? EPA is taking strong action to enact the next generation of environmental protection for the Charles River by tackling pollution problems caused by stormwater
Lights, Camera, Action: EPA Grant Supports the Arts and Environment in Camden
Conference Will Focus on Green Development Techniques
(Boston, Mass. ? Nov. 14, 2008) - National experts will convene in Concord, N.H. early next month to present the latest innovations on low impact development methods ? methods for developing land in ways that allow stormwater to be retained, infiltrated, or reused on site
El Paso becomes EPA's newest WaterSense partner
(Dallas, Texas - November 13, 2008) - The Environmental Protection Agency today welcomed El Paso Water Utilities as its newest partner in the WaterSense program. EPA Administrator Stephen L
Rollout of Environmental Manual for Biodiesel Facilities
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Nov. 13, 2008) - EPA Region 7 has developed a user-friendly manual that identifies environmental regulatory rules and requirements for the construction and operation of biodiesel production facilities. Region 7 Administrator John B
EPA news brief: Nov. 18 open house and public hearing on proposed changes to Ohio water pollution program
No. 08-OPA174 (Chicago, Ill. - Nov. 13, 2008) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 will hold an open house and public hearing on Nov. 18 on a proposed change to Ohio's wastewater discharge permit program for concentrated animal feeding operations
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
U.S. EPA presents prestigious national water award to Bay Area Sanitary District / Union Sanitary District placed first in nation in large wastewater pretreatment category
(San Francisco, Calif. -- 11/10/08) As part of the 2008 National Clean Water Act recognition awards, the U.S
EPA Education Grant Focuses on Puerto Rico's Shoreline
(New York, N.Y.) Puerto Rico?s shoreline will be the focus for a new environmental education effort funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and spearheaded by the University of Puerto Rico at Aguadilla
New Jersey Students and Teachers Wet Their Appetites for Knowledge Through EPA Education Grants Focused on Watersheds
(New York, N.Y.) New Jersey students and teachers will soon be better caretakers of the environment through their participation in environmental education projects focused on the state?s watersheds. The projects, totaling almost $33,000, are funded by the U.S
More Time to Comment on Preliminary Regulatory Determination on Perchlorate
(11/10/08) In response to requests, EPA is providing more time for public comment on its preliminary regulatory determination not to regulate perchlorate in drinking water at a national level. The agency is now asking for comments by Nov. 28
Damages to Rock Creek (Lafayette, Colo.) result in $35,000 penalty
EPA cites Kenneth Schell and Twin Peaks Excavating for Clean Water Act violations (Denver, Colo. -- November 6, 2008) Kenneth L. Schell and Twin Peaks Excavating, Inc
Ten California Water Systems Facing Fines For Failing To Monitor E. Coli In Drinking Water/ U.S. EPA could levy tens-of-thousands in fines daily for each violation
(11/6/2008 -- SAN FRANCISCO) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has ordered ten California public drinking water systems to monitor for Escherichia coli (E. coli) in the source water of their drinking water systems, or face penalties of up to $32,500 per day for each violation. E
Public Television Stations to Air "Liquid Assets" Documentary on Challenges Facing Nation's Water Infrastructure Systems
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Nov
Booth Planned for NAFB Trade Talk Event
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Nov. 5, 2008) - EPA officials will attend the annual National Association of Farm Broadcasting Trade Talk event in Kansas City Thursday, Nov. 13. Attendees will be available for news interviews in Booth 70
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
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
On-line video underscores the importance of urban wetlands
Video featuring well-known authors explores the value of wetland ecosystems (Denver, Colo. -- November 4, 2008) 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
Bacardi Agrees to Purchase and Protect Sensitive Land and Pay Fine to Settle EPA Water Pollution Case
(San Juan, P.R.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Bacardi Corporation have reached an agreement that spells out the resolution of Clean Water Act violations at Bacardi?s rum manufacturing facility in Cataņo, Puerto Rico