EPA delays new power plant rules
January 14, 2015
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is delaying the release of all new carbon-emission rules for United States power plants until mid-summer.
$968,000 soil contamination clean up effort planned by the EPA
January 12, 2015
Last week the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced plans to hold a public meeting to address soil contamination cleanup efforts in the Benfield Industries, Inc. Superfund Site in Waynesville, North Carolina.
EPA fines DuPont $531,000 for environmental violations
January 12, 2015
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has fined DuPont $531,000 for allegedly violating the Clean Air Act at its Deepwater, New Jersey, chemical manufacturing plant.
Mountaintop removal mining under fire
January 12, 2015
Mountaintop removal coal mining is under attack on several fronts, necessitating the use of experienced environmental consultants.
Benzene Removal
January 6, 2015
The overall objective of the Benzene NESHAP Compliance Improvement (BNCI) project is to meet the…
Flurry of environmental regulations expected in coming months
January 5, 2015
While these new rules have been expected in the wake of the recent domestic energy boom and flurry of production activity, they are also thought to serve as part of President Obama's legacy of environmental focus.
Arizona mine runoff draws federal concern
December 30, 2014
The Lead Queen and Trench mines outside of Tucson, Arizona, have been polluting nearby creeks with high-iron runoff.
Ansonia Copper and Brass Factory to be redeveloped
December 30, 2014
Progress at Ansonia Copper and Brass Factory reveal the economic benefits of remediation.
EPA issues new national standards on coal ash
December 30, 2014
With the most recent ruling from the EPA, companies will be able to treat coal ash similarly to regular garbage, with states left to develop their own standards.
New Jersey manufactured gas plant to undergo full remediation
December 29, 2014
A shuttered manufactured gas plant in New Jersey will undergo full remediation.
Contaminated Savannah waterfront property to be revitalized
December 29, 2014
The property boasts a desirable location in the Port of Savannah, close to downtown.
Small pipeline leak prompts infrastructure review
December 19, 2014
The Michigan Petroleum Pipeline Task Force has confirmed a small leak in the Line 5 pipeline.
Great Lakes could soon receive extensive cleanup funds
December 17, 2014
The Senate is set to vote on The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act, which will provide upwards of $300 million for cleanup efforts.
Saudi Arabia Can’t Stop the U.S. Fracking Boom
December 15, 2014
World oil producers have put oil prices into a free fall, refusing to pare back…
EPA finalizes hazardous material recycling rule
December 15, 2014
The EPA has updated its Definition of Solid Waste (DSW) rule.