EPA selects 20 communities for brownfields grant
The U.S. Environmental Protection Firm (EPA) recently announced that 20 communities from 16 states will receive approximately $4…
Oil train derailment threatens Mississippi River, says EPA
A BNSF train derailment and oil spill threatens the Mississippi River, says EPA.
Pan Am facing hefty EPA fines in Waterville
The U.S. Environmental Protection Firm has proposed a $375,000 fine for Pan Am Railways for alleged environmental law violations.
Company fined over $360,000 for crude oil spill
The Virginia DEQ is taking action against CXS Transportation Inc. for a 2014 crude oil spill.
Pesticide violations discovered at Kansas company
An EPA inspection of Quest Products LLC revealed violations of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.
Drugs and personal products may taint pool water
Research suggests that pharmaceuticals and chemicals from personal care products may end up in pool water.
Criminal charges filed against Duke Energy
Duke Energy is facing federal criminal charges for pollution at five North Carolina power plants.
Hazardous waste fines upheld against two Virginia companies
The EPA Appeals Board upheld fines against two companies for hazardous waste violations at a Roanoke facility.
EPA sued for alleged environmental violations
Farm and environmental groups filed a motion in the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals requesting…
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By: Paul Hansen, P.E. – Project Engineer During July 2010 the EPA published a “final”…
Settlement reached in PCB disposal violations case
The EPA reached a settlement with the Imperial Irrigation District valuing over $920,000
EPA announces settlement to resolve Clean Water violations in Harrisburg
The EPA announced a proposed settlement agreement to resolve Clean Water Act violations with the city of Harrisburg.
National grocery chain settles with EPA over violations
The EPA settled a claim with national grocery chain SuperValu over water pollution violations.
Inspection of Columbia lab reveals Clean Water Act violations
The EPA recently reached a settlement with ABC Labs over hazardous waste violations.
New air quality standards give some states trouble
Many states are struggling to meet standards set by the EPA's Clean Air Act.