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| Mon, 21 May 2012 17:57:59 -0400 Portland area property management company cited for violations of federal lead rules (Seattle ? May 21, 2012) American Property Management of Portland, Oregon will pay a penalty for alleged violations of the federal Lead Disclosure Rule, according to a settlement with the federal government. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced the settlement today, while urging landlords and property owners to inform people of potential risks from lead. APM leases properties in Portland, Oregon Click here to read this news article. |
| Thu, 17 May 2012 15:43:13 -0400 El Paso Midstream Group to resolve Clean Air Act violations in Utah El Paso Midstream Group to resolve Clean Air Act violations in Utah Natural gas producer to pay penalties, implements air monitoring program Contacts: Alexis North, 303-312-7005; Matthew Allen, 303-312-6085 (Denver, Colo. ? May 17, 2012) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a Clean Air Act settlement with El Paso Midstream Group, LLC (El Paso) resolving violations at the Blue Bell Gas Plant near Roosevelt in Duchesne County, Utah Click here to read this news article. |
| Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:01 -0400 Keene, N.H.-based Wholesale Grocer Fined for Chemical Release in Hatfield, Mass. Joint News Release U.S. Attorney?s Office, District of Massachusetts U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, New England Regional Office Contacts: EPA: David Deegan, (617) 918-1017 USAO: Christina DiIorio-Sterling, (617)748-3356 (Boston, Mass. ? May 16, 2012) ? C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc., a large food distribution business headquartered in Keene, N.H., has agreed to pay a penalty of $126,700 to settle claims by that it violated the Clean Air Act Click here to read this news article. |
| Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:11 -0400 Colorado-based QEP Field Services Agrees to Pay $4 Million and Install Pollution Controls to Resolve Alleged Violations of the Clean Air Act WASHINGTON ? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice announced a settlement with QEP Field Services Co. (QEPFS) , formerly Questar Gas Management Co., to resolve alleged violations of the Clean Air Act at five natural gas compressor stations on the Uintah and Ouray Reservation in Northeastern Utah. Four members of the Ute Indian Tribe intervened as co-plaintiffs Click here to read this news article. |
| Tue, 15 May 2012 18:58:43 -0400 Washington landlord cited for failing to notify tenants of lead paint (Seattle ? May 15, 2012) Robert Kerr of Everett, Washington will pay a penalty for alleged violations of the federal Real Estate Notification and Disclosure Rule, according to a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Mr. Kerr leases properties located in Bellingham, Washington. From 2008-2010, Mr. Kerr leased 26 residential units numerous times and failed to notify tenants about the presence of lead paint and lead-based paint hazards, as required by the Disclosure Rule. Mr Click here to read this news article. |
| Tue, 8 May 2012 14:37:09 -0400 Syngenta Crop Protection to Pay $102,000 Penalty for Sale or Distribution of Misbranded Pesticides in Nebraska and Missouri Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., May 8, 2012) - Syngenta Crop Protection LLC, of Greensboro, N.C., has agreed to pay a $102,000 civil penalty to the United States to settle a series of environmental violations related to the sale or distribution of misbranded pesticides through its facility in Omaha, Neb., and through a farm supply retailer in Savannah, Mo Click here to read this news article. |
| Mon, 7 May 2012 15:18:39 -0400 Idaho Frozen Food company pays EPA penalty for chemical reporting violations (Seattle ? May 7, 2012) Rhodes International, Inc. will pay over $84,000 to settle hazardous chemical reporting violations at its facility in Caldwell, Idaho, according to a consent agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The Rhodes facility produces frozen cinnamon rolls and other frozen bread products Click here to read this news article. |
| Thu, 3 May 2012 16:46:37 -0400 EPA announces summary of enforcement actions for Winter 2012 (Seattle ? May 3, 2012) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) completed 35 enforcement actions from January 1 through March 31, 2012 to ensure individuals, businesses, and governments are complying with environmental regulations. The EPA?s compliance assistance programs help people understand and follow federal environmental laws. Enforcement deters those who might otherwise profit from violating the law and levels the playing field with environmentally compliant companies Click here to read this news article. |
| Thu, 3 May 2012 16:06:47 -0400 Portland chemical manufacturer failed to publicly disclose data on chemical use (Seattle?May 3, 2012) Kanto Corporation, a Portland, Oregon chemical manufacturer, failed to report the use of toxic chemicals at its facility in violation of community right-to-know laws, according to a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The company has agreed to correct violations of the federal Toxics Release Inventory Program and pay a fine Click here to read this news article. |
| Tue, 1 May 2012 15:17:07 -0400 Companies Fined for Failing to Notify Tenants About Lead Paint at Two Navy Bases in New England (Boston, Mass. ? May 1, 2012) ? Two companies have agreed to pay a penalty of $89,300 to settle EPA claims that they violated federal lead paint disclosure laws at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine and the Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn Click here to read this news article. |
| Tue, 1 May 2012 13:24:28 -0400 Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Settles Hazardous Waste Violations PHILADELPHIA (May 1, 2012) -- Sentara Norfolk General Hospital has agreed to pay a $19,920 penalty to settle alleged violations of hazardous waste regulations at its medical facility, located at 600 Gresham Drive in Norfolk, Va., the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today. EPA cited Sentara for violating the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the federal law governing the proper treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste Click here to read this news article. |
| Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:27:38 -0400 Jerome dairy processing facility failed to publicly disclose chemical use and disposal (Seattle?April 26, 2012) Idaho Milk Products, Inc., a dairy processing facility in Jerome, Idaho, failed to publicly report the use and disposal of several hundred thousand pounds of toxic chemicals in violation of community right-to-know laws, according to a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The company has corrected the violations of the Toxics Release Inventory Program and will pay a fine Click here to read this news article. |
| Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:58:53 -0400 EPA settles with BNSF Railway Company for improperly handling contaminated soil in North Portland (Portland, OR ? April 25, 2012) ? The BNSF Railway Company has settled with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for mishandling and transportation of contaminated soil from a construction project near the McCormick & Baxter Superfund site on the banks of the Willamette River. The BNSF Railway Company will pay a $37,500 penalty as part of the agreement Click here to read this news article. |
| Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:28:14 -0400 EPA Ensures Columbia Sportswear Company Properly Labels Pesticide-treated Clothing for Domestic Sale (Seattle ? April 25, 2012) Columbia Sportswear Company, headquartered in Portland, Oregon sold and distributed mislabeled pesticide-treated clothing in violation of federal pesticide rules, according to a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Click here to read this news article. |
| Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:19:30 -0400 Hess Corporation to Install $45 Million In Pollution Controls and Pay $850,000 Penalty to Resolve Clean Air Act Violations at New Jersey Refinery WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice announced that Hess Corporation has agreed to pay an $850,000 civil penalty and spend more than $45 million in new pollution controls to resolve Clean Air Act violations at its Port Reading, N.J., refinery Click here to read this news article. |
| Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:28:43 -0400 EPA Releases Innovative Mapping Tool to Improve Environmental Reviews and Planning / NEPAssist part of CEQ initiative to increase efficiency and effectiveness of environmental reviews WASHINGTON ? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the public release of a web-based mapping tool developed for Federal agencies to facilitate more efficient and effective environmental reviews and project planning Click here to read this news article. |
| Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:40:19 -0400 EPA Orders a Stop Sale of Zep, Inc. Disinfectant for Use in Hospitals ATLANTA - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Stop Sale, Use, or Removal Order (SSURO) to Zep, Inc., located in Atlanta, GA, to stop the sale of ?ZEP Formula 165,? a disinfectant intended for use in hospitals. Under EPA?s antimicrobial testing program, ZEP Formula 165 was evaluated, and it was determined that contrary to labeling claims, the product was ineffective against Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. The SSURO was issued to Zep, Inc Click here to read this news article. |
| Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:40:03 -0400 EPA Orders AVX Corp. to Clean Up New Bedford Harbor (Boston, Mass. ? April 18, 2012) ? EPA has issued an enforcement order to AVX Corp. to implement the ongoing cleanup work at New Bedford Harbor, including dredging PCB-contaminated sediment from the Harbor and disposing the dredged sediment to an appropriately licensed off-site facility, into a confined aquatic disposal cell in the Harbor, and into confined disposal facilities to be built along the shoreline Click here to read this news article. |
| Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:19:22 -0400 Providence Facility Faces EPA Penalty for Hazardous Waste Violations (Boston, Mass. ? April 17, 2012) ? The owner and operator of a hazardous waste management facility in Providence, R.I. face an EPA penalty for violating federal and state hazardous waste laws Click here to read this news article. |
| Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:28:46 -0400 U.S. and Tennessee Announce Clean Water Act Agreement with the City of Memphis WASHINGTON ? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Justice, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and the Office of the Tennessee Attorney General announced a comprehensive Clean Water Act (CWA) settlement with the City of Memphis, Tenn. Memphis has agreed to make improvements to its sewer systems to eliminate unauthorized overflows of untreated raw sewage. Memphis estimates such work will cost approximately $250 million Click here to read this news article. |
| Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:56:56 -0400 Petersen-Bubke, LLP, Beef Feedlot in Monona County, Iowa, to Pay $10,000 Penalty for Illegal Discharges into Rush Creek Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., April 16, 2012) - Petersen-Bubke, LLP, a beef cattle feedlot in Monona County, Iowa, has agreed to pay a $10,000 civil penalty to the United States for violations of the federal Clean Water Act related to discharges of pollutants into Rush Creek and its tributaries Click here to read this news article. |
| Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:10:22 -0400 Revised Settlement with Massachusetts Hazardous Waste Facility Will Benefit Braintree and Boston Citizens (Boston, Mass. ? April 11, 2012) ? Following public comment received on a proposed settlement to resolve hazardous waste violations by Clean Harbors of Braintree, Inc Click here to read this news article. |
| Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:38:12 -0400 Conn. And Mass. Based Landlords Face Fines for Failing to Notify Tenants about Lead Paint (Boston, Mass. ? April 11, 2012) The owners of rental properties in Bridgeport, Conn. as well as South Boston, Roxbury, and Dorchester, Mass., face EPA penalties for violating federal lead paint disclosure rules. In both cases, these violations potentially put tenants at risk of exposure to lead hazards Click here to read this news article. |
| Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:08:42 -0400 Holcim (US), Inc. Agrees to Pay $36,500 Penalty for Clean Water Act Violations in Florence, Colorado Holcim (US), Inc. Agrees to Pay $36,500 Penalty for Clean Water Act Violations in Florence, Colorado Company cited for unauthorized discharges to the Arkansas River and Bear Creek Contacts: David Gwisdalla, 303-312-6193; Matthew Allen, 303-312-6085 (Denver, Colorado ? April 5th 2012) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has entered into a Combined Complaint and Consent Agreement (CCCA) with Holcim (US), Inc Click here to read this news article. |
| Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:29:23 -0400 EPA Unveils New Permit for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations to Protect Water Quality in Idaho (Boise, Idaho ? April 9, 2012) A new water discharge permit for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) will help protect Idaho?s rivers, lakes and streams from animal waste, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in Boise, Idaho. The new EPA "General Permit? regulates discharges to surface waters from most Idaho CAFOs, including those on tribal lands Click here to read this news article. |
| Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:20:59 -0400 School Bus Company to Implement Anti-Idling Program and Pay Penalties under the Clean Air Act (Boston, Mass. ? April 10, 2012) - As part of a settlement for alleged excessive diesel idling in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Durham School Services will commit to reduce idling from its school bus fleet of 13,900 buses operating in 30 states. The anti-idling project is the result of an EPA New England enforcement action to address excessive school bus idling and reduce school children?s exposure to diesel pollution Click here to read this news article. |
| Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:48:23 -0400 EPA Fines U.S. Virgin Islands Health Department for Long Term Mismanagement of Chemicals and Pesticides; Decaying and Mislabeled Containers Found at Two Facilities (New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has found that the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health violated federal law governing the handling and storage of hazardous waste at two of its facilities and has fined the agency $68,000 for the violations. EPA inspections at the facilities, the Old Municipal Facility in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas and 3500 Estate Richmond, Christiansted in St Click here to read this news article. |
| Fri, 6 Apr 2012 10:09:55 -0400 Statement on Passing of Peter Lord, Environmental Reporter for Providence Journal (Boston, Mass. ? April 6, 2012) ? Many of us at EPA New England are saddened at the loss of long-time Providence Journal environmental reporter, Peter Lord. His decades of reporting on environmental issues in Rhode Island and New England illuminated not only local concerns, but also gave context to national and international environmental topics that affect our lives Click here to read this news article. |
| Thu, 5 Apr 2012 15:14:17 -0400 EPA Fines Violators of the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule WASHINGTON ? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced three enforcement actions for violations of the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP) and other lead rules. The RRP rule requires the use of lead-safe work practices to ensure that common renovation activities like sanding, cutting and demolition, which can create hazardous lead dust, are conducted properly by trained and certified contractors or individuals Click here to read this news article. |
| Thu, 5 Apr 2012 13:09:45 -0400 U.S. Announces Innovative Clean Air Agreement For Industrial Flares With Marathon Petroleum Company WASHINGTON ? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice today announced an innovative environmental agreement with Ohio-based Marathon Petroleum Company that already has significantly reduced air pollution from all six of the company?s petroleum refineries. In a first for the refining industry, Marathon has agreed to state-of-the-art controls on combustion devices known as flares and to a cap on the volume of waste gas it will send to its flares Click here to read this news article. |
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