Former West Virginia industrial site eyed for commercial development
November 12, 2014
The site, owned by Union Carbide Corp., operated as a warehouse and drum storage facility from the early 1940s until the late 1990s.
Measured approach to environmental regulation helped reclaim Mississippi river
November 11, 2014
Before the passage of the Clean Water Act, the Mississippi River paid the price for the state's economic progress.
Hydraulic fracturing to begin in Illinois
November 7, 2014
Oil and gas drillers will be able to apply for permits to begin production in the state within the coming months.
Proposed D.C. stadium site requires significant remediation efforts
November 7, 2014
D.C. United may soon have a new 20,000 seat stadium that could revitalize a struggling industrial area.
Remediation of Colorado missile sites moves forward
November 5, 2014
Remediation efforts to remove trichlorethylene from the soil surrounding three missile silos are underway.
Waterfront oil storage facilities are vulnerable to extreme weather
November 5, 2014
Historical concentration of industrial activity near ports and rivers has left potential environmental liabilities in many East Coast cities.
TCEQ Adopts Expedited Air Permitting
November 3, 2014
On October 22, 2104, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) adopted rules to implement…
Landfill remediation considered key aspect of community’s economic growth
November 3, 2014
Somerville Mayor Brian Gallagher estimated that the remediation and development of the property could add an additional $300 million to $500 million to his community's tax base.
Former Siemens site progress draws criticism from local stakeholders
October 30, 2014
Failure to address remediation in a timely and cost-efficient manner can negatively impact an organization's public image, as well cause a drain on local economies.
Milwaukee’s 30th St. Corridor brownfields targeted for development
October 27, 2014
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is addressing Milwaukee's 30th St. Corridor as part of his "Transform Milwaukee" effort.
SPCC updates ease compliance requirements for farms
October 27, 2014
Under the Water Resources Reform and Development Act, the EPA is exempting more facilities from its Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule.
EPA awards grants to address Lake Erie’s toxic blooms
October 24, 2014
Toxic algae blooms have been present on Lake Erie for a better part of a decade, and continue to expand.
Connecticut receives $1.6 million to aid brownfield remediation at historic sites
October 21, 2014
The state has received $1,698,400 in assessment grants to support projects aimed at restoring economic vitality to historic Connecticut communities.
Montana landfill remediation plan includes public feedback
October 20, 2014
One of the most warmly received strategies for remediation involved the the installation of a soil vapor extraction system.
Growth of Pennsylvania oil and gas industry leads to new regulatory considerations
October 20, 2014
The Marcellus Basin, spreading from Pennsylvania into West Virginia, is responsible for nearly 40 percent of domestic natural gas production in the U.S.