EPA awards grants for brownfields cleanup in Maine and Massachusetts cities
March 31, 2015
The EPA announced recently that Lawrence and New Bedford, Massachusetts, and Portland, Maine will receive funding for Brownfields Area-Wide Planning projects.
Continental Carbon Company agrees to reduce air pollution
March 30, 2015
Continental Carbon Company has reached a settlement with the EPA to reduce air pollution at three of its facilities.
EPA grant $1.18 million to reduce diesel engine pollution
March 30, 2015
The EPA is supporting local efforts to curb diesel engine pollution across the nation.
Duke Energy vows to contest $25 million groundwater contamination fine
March 27, 2015
North Carolina's environmental agency has hit Duke Energy, the nation's largest electric utility, with the highest environmental fine in state history.
Louisiana oil drilling services fined for environmental violations
March 26, 2015
Louisiana oil drilling services agree to pay a six-figure penalty for environmental violations involving hazardous waste.
$22 million paid for cleanup at electronics site in New Jersey
March 25, 2015
$22 million was received for cleanup at a New Jersey electronics manufacturing Superfund site.
EPA to expand Clean Water Act
March 23, 2015
The EPA is moving forward with its expansion of the Clean Water Act.
EPA announces clean up plan for air force base
March 23, 2015
The EPA has announced a clean up plan for a major portion of the former McClellan Air Force Base.
Chemical manufacturer fined for hazardous waste violations
March 18, 2015
Chemical production company fined by the EPA for alleged hazardous waste violations.
What You Need to Know About the SSM SIP Call
March 17, 2015
By: Paul Hansen, P.E. – PPM Project Engineer On September 17, 2014, the EPA supplemented…
Oil and gas company agrees to resolve Clean Air Act violations at plant
March 16, 2015
Western Operating Company has agreed to resolve alleged Clean Air Act violations at their gas plant.
Transportation company reaches agreement with EPA over derailment cleanup
March 16, 2015
CSX Transportation reaches agreement with EPA over derailment cleanup.
EPA selects 20 communities for brownfields grant
March 16, 2015
The EPA announced 20 new AWP grants for brownfield remediation.
Oil train derailment threatens Mississippi River, says EPA
March 16, 2015
A BNSF train derailment and oil spill threatens the Mississippi River, says EPA.
Pan Am facing hefty EPA fines in Waterville
March 5, 2015
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a $375,000 fine for Pan Am Railways for alleged environmental law violations.