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U.S. EPA Compliance and Enforcement News
Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:38:51 -0400

U.S. EPA issues Order to investigate chromium contamination in Glendale

(3/12/2008 -- LOS ANGELES) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has ordered a Glendale, Calif. business to conduct a soil and groundwater investigation for hexavalent chromium contamination at the 718 West Wilson Avenue property

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Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:11:26 -0400

EPA orders Pa. company to clean up hazardous materials from Marietta warehouses

PHILADELPHIA (March 13, 2008) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has ordered Strube Inc

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Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:31:25 -0400

Maine Construction Company Settles With EPA for Clean Water Violations



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Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:45:06 -0400

W.R. Grace to pay for cleanup of asbestos contamination in Libby, Mont.

(Denver, Colo. ? March 11, 2008) W.R

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Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:29:10 -0400

Rhode Island Town Will Pay Fines for Illegal Sewage Discharges

BOSTON - In a settlement with the U.S

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Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:19:09 -0400

EPA Orders Massachusetts Town to Fix Harmful Sewage Overflows

(Boston?March 10, 2008) EPA has ordered the town of Milford, Massachusetts to take steps to stop harmful sewage overflows from discharging from the Town?s sewer pipes onto streets and into buildings and surface waters, including tributaries of the Blackstone River and Charles River

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Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:10:52 -0400

EPA Conducts Compliance Assistance Outreach to Ethnic Marketplaces

Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., March 10, 2008) - EPA Region 7 has developed a flier in six languages to inform and educate ethnic marketplaces that sell imported products. Often, languages other than English are spoken at these businesses

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Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:36:44 -0400

EPA Fines Authority for the Port of the Americas for Contractor Dredging Violations

(San Juan, P.R.) Demonstrating its strong commitment to protect our oceans and marine life, the U. S

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Fri, 7 Mar 2008 14:53:59 -0400

Greka Facing Additional Fines From U.S. EPA

(3/7/2008--SAN FRANCISCO) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has ordered Greka Oil and Gas, Inc. to immediately comply with the Federal Water Pollution Control Act at their California Lease Well, or face fines of up to $32,500 per day, for each violation

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Fri, 7 Mar 2008 11:50:33 -0400

EPA Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Changes to HOVENSA Cleanup; Public Meeting Set for March 12

(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will join HOVENSA at its public meeting, to get feedback from the public on proposed modifications to its EPA permit

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Wed, 5 Mar 2008 17:43:04 -0400

U.S. EPA settles with Riverside Cement Company for $394,000 over air quality violations Company will also spend at least $385 million replacing old kilns

(03/05/08) LOS ANGELES ? Thousands of San Bernardino County, Calif., residents will enjoy cleaner air under the terms of a $394,000 settlement between the U.S

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Wed, 5 Mar 2008 14:46:58 -0400

U.S. EPA fines Southern California technology company $208,000 for ?nano coating? pesticide claims on computer peripherals

IOGEAR made unverified claims that coating on keyboard and mouse accessories would eliminate pathogens and kill bacteria SAN FRANCISCO ? The U.S

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Tue, 4 Mar 2008 15:29:25 -0400

EPA fines University of Guam $10,000 for hazardous waste violations

(03/04/08) HONOLULU ? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today fined the University of Guam $10,000 for hazardous waste and other waste management violations at its facility located at University of Guam Station in Mangilao, Guam

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Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:28:37 -0400

EPA reaches agreement with Dow Corning on clean-air violations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 08-OPA028 CHICAGO (Feb. 29, 2008) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 has reached an agreement with Dow Corning Corp. on alleged clean-air violations at two of its production processes at 3901 S. Saginaw Road, Midland, Mich

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Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:16:43 -0400

CHEMCENTRAL to Pay $400,000 for Fiery Explosion

Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Feb. 28, 2008) - CHEMCENTRAL Midwest Corporation of Kansas City will pay a $225,000 fine to settle a civil complaint filed against the company by EPA Region 7 in connection with a massive fire and explosion at CHEMCENTRAL a year ago

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Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:49:23 -0400

N.H. Based Manufacturing Company Faces $125K Fine for Environmental Violations in South Hadley, Mass.

(Boston, Mass. - Feb. 28, 2008) - A Hudson, New Hampshire-based company that manufactures digital plates for the printing industry faces a combined fine of $125,678 for environmental violations related to a chemical spill at the company's South Hadley, Mass. manufacturing facility

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Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:58:22 -0400

16 Facilities in the Southeast Commit to Environmental Improvements Beyond Regulatory Requirements

(Atlanta, Ga. ? February 28, 2008) 16 facilities in the Southeast are committing to go above and beyond environmental requirements as members of EPA's National Environmental Performance Track Program. The 16 new facilities to join Performance Track in the Southeast are: Northrop Grumman, St

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Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:45:49 -0400

Chiawana, Inc. Fined $58,000 for Clean Air Act Violations

(Yakima, Wash. ? Feb. 27, 2008) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that Chiawana, Inc. will pay $58,000 for alleged federal Clean Air Act (CAA) emergency prevention and planning violations. Chiawana, Inc

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Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:15:29 -0400

Massachusetts Municipality Fined for Clean Water Violations

(Boston, Mass. ? Feb. 27, 2008) - The City of Malden, Massachusetts has been fined for violating the federal Clean Water Act (CWA)

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Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:12:57 -0400

New Hampshire Municipality Fined for Clean Water Violations

(Boston, Mass. - Feb. 27, 2008) - The town of Atkinson, New Hampshire has been fined for violating the federal Clean Water Act (CWA)

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Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:10:51 -0400

Failing to Provide Community Disclosure Information Yields Penalties for 11 Companies

(Boston, Mass. ? Feb. 27, 2008) ? Eleven companies based in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island will pay EPA a penalty for failing to submit chemical inventory reports on chemicals present at their facilities, under terms of settlements recently reached

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Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:55:54 -0400

Agreement Ensures Funding for Second Phase of Cleanup at Industri-Plex Site in Woburn, Mass.

(Boston, Mass. ? Feb. 27, 2008) ? A comprehensive settlement between the federal government, the Pharmacia Corporation and Bayer CropScience Inc. will ensure the second phase of cleanup actions at the Industri-Plex Superfund Site in Woburn, Massachusetts

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Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:24:50 -0400

Home Depot Settles Storm Water Violations

Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Feb

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Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:40:05 -0400

Home Depot Settles Storm Water Violations

(Washington, D.C. - Feb. 26, 2008) Home Depot has agreed to pay a $1.3 million penalty and implement a nationwide compliance program to resolve alleged violations of the Clean Water Act, the Justice Department and Environmental Protection Agency announced today

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Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:20:04 -0400

Two Connecticut Companies Fined for Hazardous Waste Violations

(Boston, Mass. ? Feb. 26, 2008) - Two closely-related Connecticut companies will pay a combined penalty of over $325,000 for alleged violations of federal hazardous waste laws, according to a settlement filed by the U.S. Dept. of Justice and U.S. EPA

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Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:49:07 -0400

Home Depot Settles Storm Water Violations

(Washington, D.C. - Feb. 26, 2008) Home Depot has agreed to pay a $1.3 million penalty and implement a nationwide compliance program to resolve alleged violations of the Clean Water Act, the Justice Department and Environmental Protection Agency announced today

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Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:11:02 -0400

EPA and DOJ extend public comment period for agreement with S.H. BELL on clean-air violations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 08-OPA026 CHICAGO (Feb. 22, 2008) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Justice have extended the public comment period for a proposed agreement with S.H. Bell Co

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Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:34:30 -0400

Property Management Company and EPA Settle Case Involving Lead Paint Notification Violations in Greater Boston and Rhode Island

(Boston, Mass. - Feb

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Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:32:34 -0400

New Haven Landlords Agree to $182,000 Settlement in Lead Paint Disclosure Case

(Boston, Mass. ? Feb. 21, 2008) - Three closely-related New Haven, Conn. non-profit housing corporations ? Edgewood Village, Inc., F.O.H., Inc., and Yedidei Hagan, Inc

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Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:30:36 -0400

N.H. Landlord to Pay Penalty and Take Steps to Reduce Risk of Lead Poisoning ; EPA Settlement Affects Apartments in Manchester and Antrim

(Boston, Mass. ? Feb. 21, 2008) - Manchester, N.H. landlord Juliet Ermitano will pay a penalty and take action to reduce the risk of lead poisoning at apartment buildings in Manchester and Antrim, N.H. This settles EPA claims that Ms

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