EPA settles with Lawrence, Mass. over water pollution
May 5, 2015
The EPA announced recently that the City of Lawrence, Massachusetts, has entered into a Consent Decree to address violations of the Clean Water Act.
California cement quarry settles Clean Water Act violations
May 5, 2015
The EPA announced that a settlement has been reached with a Cupertino, California cement plant to resolve violations of the Clean Water Act.
Dairy company owner sentenced following water pollution incident
May 5, 2015
The owner of one of North Carolina's largest dairy farms, was recently sentenced to four years probation for his role in polluting North Carolina's French Broad River.
CDP facility facing pollution fines
May 5, 2015
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management recently proposed a $47,600 fine against the Center for Domestic Preparedness COBRA hazardous material training facility at Fort McClellan.
EPA settles with ExxonMobil over 2013 oil spill
April 28, 2015
The EPA and DOJ have reached a settlement with ExxonMobil over a 2013 oil spill.
EPA investigating illegal pesticide fumigation case
April 28, 2015
The EPA is investigating a methyl bromide fumigation case that caused a U.S. family to fall seriously ill.
EPA Brownfields funding to revitalize Philadelphia town
April 28, 2015
The EPA recently announced a $200,000 Brownfields Area-Wide Planning (AWP) grant to Temple University, a comprehensive public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
EPA proposes new reporting requirement for nanomatierals
April 28, 2015
The EPA may soon use its authority under the Toxic Substances Control Act to require nanoscale materials companies to report to it.
EPA settles with abrasives manufacturer over pollution violations
April 28, 2015
The EPA recently announced a settlement with United Abrasives, a bond abrasives manufacturer in North Windham, Connecticut.
Former steel mill owner fined for pollution
April 22, 2015
The Maryland Department of the Environment has hit Sparrows Point steel mill with a hefty $3 million penalty for pollution violations.
Snow park developer must remove asbestos, EPA says
April 22, 2015
The EPA has ordered a Boise, Idaho ski and snowboard park developer to comply with federal law and remove asbestos from the Lazy J Tavern complex.
Oil production company spends $1 million to meet SPCC requirements
April 21, 2015
Allenco Energy Inc. has invested $1 million on upgrades to comply with regulations.
Pennsylvania settles with gas company over pollution violations
April 21, 2015
Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection recently announced that it has reached a settlement with Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC., over multiple violations of the Clean Streams Law.
EPA settles with egg producer over Clean Water Act violations
April 15, 2015
The EPA recently announced a settlement with Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., one of the nation's largest egg producers.
Pesticide companies to pay civil penalties for FIFRA violations
April 14, 2015
The EPA announced that two South Carolina and Missouri pesticide companies will pay civil penalties to settle FIFRA violations.