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U.S. EPA Superfund and Brownfields News
Settlement Locks In Funding for Clean-up of Beede Site in Plaistow, N.H.
(Boston, Mass. Nov. 20, 2008) - A comprehensive settlement agreement between the federal government, the state of New Hampshire and 101 potentially responsible parties will ensure the steady progress of clean up work at the 41-acre Beede Waste Oil Superfund Site in Plaistow, N.H
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
Proposed Settlement Would Recover $2.7+ Million in Cleanup Costs from Berkshire Gas
(Boston, Mass. ? Nov. 20, 2008) ? EPA and the U.S
Collection of Soil and Water Samples Underway in Camden County, Mo.
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Nov. 19, 2008) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is currently sampling soil and water from private wells at residences in Camden County, Mo. The samples are being screened for the presence of lead and other metals
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
Progress Continues in Cleaning Up Hazardous Waste Sites
(Washington, D.C.-Nov. 17, 2008) EPA continues to make significant progress in cleaning up America?s most contaminated hazardous waste sites and making them ready for productive use
EPA Orders Mining Companies to Continue Cleanup Work at Midnite Mine
(Seattle, WASH. ? November 10, 2008) The U.S
EPA supplying bottled water to well water users in North Whitehall Township, Lehigh County, Pa.
PHILADELPHIA (November 7, 2008) -- The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency is supplying bottled water to North Whitehall Township residents whose private drinking water wells show elevated lead levels
Cleanup complete at Progressive Church in Marrero
(Baton Rouge, Louisiana - Nov. 3, 2008) Cleanup of the Progressive Church 18-acre site in Marrero is completed. In order to build a Family Life Center for the church, friable and non-friable asbestos and some limited hydrocarbon and lead contamination had to be removed
Companies agree to develop cleanup plan for Cass Lake, Minn., Superfund Site; meeting Nov. 13
CONTACT: Mick Hans, 312-353-5050, hans.mick@epa.gov
Don de Blasio, 312-886-4360, deblasio.don@epa.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
No. 08-OPA171 Companies agree to develop cleanup plan for Cass Lake, Minn., Superfund Site; meeting Nov. 13 CHICAGO (Nov
Agreements Ensure Funding for Cleanup of Southington, Conn. Superfund Site
(Boston, Mass. ? Oct
EPA issues Record of Decision on South Dakota Superfund site
Cleanup will protect human health and environment from releases of hazardous substances (Denver, Colo. -- Oct. 29, 2008) The U.S
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 to begin Jordan River Improvement Project
Jordan River Improvements mark a final milestone in the cleanup of the Midvale Slag Superfund Site (Denver, Colo. -- October 27, 2008) The U.S
More Than $22 Million Sought for Northern California Mine Site Cleanup / U.S. EPA, DTSC move to recover cleanup costs at Lava Cap Mine Superfund Site
U.S. EPA, DTSC move to recover cleanup costs at Lava Cap Mine Superfund Site SAN FRANCISCO ? The U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of the U.S
EPA and TCEQ to Set Up Household Waste Drop-off Center For Flood-Impacted Areas of La Porte, Morgan's Point and Shoreacres
(PASADENA, Texas - Oct. 27, 2008) - The Unified Command Incident Command Post has established one household hazardous waste drop-off station for residents of La Porte, Morgan's Point, Shoreacres, and surrounding areas for homes affected by flooding as a result of Hurricane Ike
Richmond Conference to Focus on Disaster Preparedness, Hazmat
PHILADELPHIA (Oct. 23, 2008) ? Who do you call when terrorists try to explode a dirty bomb, criminals set up a meth lab full of toxic chemicals, or a hurricane hits your town? These and other questions will be answered Oct. 26-29 at the Richmond, Va
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
National museum features planned Michigan redevelopment project
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
No. 08-OPA169 (Chicago, Ill. - Oct. 22, 2008) A planned Muskegon Heights housing development hasn't even been built yet, but it's already in a museum
Local Contractor Chosen to Continue Cleanup of Mine Waste in Jasper County, Mo.
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Oct. 21, 2008) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has selected Snyder Construction Co., 3400 East 20th Street, Joplin, Mo., to continue the cleanup of surface mine waste in Jasper County, Mo
EPA to hold emergency response training sessions, regional response team meeting on Guam/
Training will focus on monitoring equipment used at hazardous materials spills
(10/21/08) HONOLULU ? Emergency response staff from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency?s Pacific Southwest regional office will be holding two emergency response training sessions for Guam first responders on Nov
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