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EPA Settles with Imperial Irrigation District for Safe Drinking Water Act Underground Injection Well Claims
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Imperial Irrigation District for violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) at its El Centro Generating Station site located in El Centro, California. The district will pay a $67,110 penalty and make facility improvements to ensure it complies with underground injection control program requirements.
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC penalized $600,000 for hazardous waste management violations
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that Northern Star (Pogo) L.L.C. was fined $600,000 for improper storage, treatment, and disposal of hazardous materials at its gold mine and laboratory in Delta Junction, Alaska.
EPA Settlement Improves Safety of Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center (DECC) will pay penalties totaling $118,195 to resolve alleged violations of federal requirements to report on the storage, use and releases of hazardous substances.
Los Angeles Businessman, Utah Fuel Plant Operators and Employees Sentenced to Prison for Billion-dollar Biofuel Tax Fraud Scheme
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
Five individuals were sentenced this week to prison for their roles in a $1 billion biofuel tax conspiracy:
EPA Fines Weiler Inc. in Iowa for Alleged Hazardous Waste Violations
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
Weiler Inc. in Knoxville, Iowa, will pay $54,488 in civil penalties to resolve alleged violations of the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
Unified command responds to vessel fire in Tacoma, Washington
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
The Tacoma Fire Department, the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Washington Department of Ecology and other agencies are continuing their response to the fishing vessel, Kodiak Enterprise, that caught fire early Saturday morning while moored at Trident Seafoods in the Hylebos Waterway in Tacoma.
EPA Region 4 Announces 2023 Pollution Prevention Recognition Awards Program
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Region 4 announces the 2023 Pollution Prevention (P2) Recognition Awards Program.
EPA and DOE Honor 2023 ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year Award Winners in Pennsylvania
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Mid-Atlantic Region and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are honoring seven ENERGY STAR partners in Pennsylvania for their outstanding leadership in promoting energy efficiency and tackling climate change.
EPA Celebrates Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding at Wichita Event
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 officials were joined by representatives from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), City of Wichita, and Chisholm Creek Utility Authority (CCUA) to recognize the second wave of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding for Superfund sites in Kansas.
EPA Orders Valero Refining to Improve Chemical Safety at Benicia, CA Refinery
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Valero Refining-California to resolve violations of the Clean Air Act's Chemical Accident Prevention regulations at their Benicia Refinery.
Biden-Harris Administration announces $ 62 million for improvements to drinking water infrastructure in Puerto Rico
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
( April 4, 2023 ) Today, the United States Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA, ) announced $ 62,283,000 for essential improvements to drinking water infrastructure in Puerto Rico as well as throughout the country through the State Rotary Drinking Water Fund ( DWSRF).
EPA Highlights Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding for Cleanup of Legacy Contamination in Ottawa, Illinois
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency was joined by elected officials to highlight $90 million to clean up the remaining area contaminated with radium as part of the Ottawa Radiation Areas site in Ottawa, Illinois.
EPA announces $4 million for Washington to tackle climate pollution
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $3 million to develop innovative strategies to cut climate pollution and build clean energy economies across Washington.
The EPA and Seal Shield, LLC reach a settlement for alleged violations of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a settlement with Seal Shield, LLC (Seal Shield), headquartered in the state of Florida, for alleged violations of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $98.53M for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Maryland
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $98,531,000 to Maryland to upgrade essential drinking water infrastructure.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $98.53M for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Maryland
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $98,531,000 to Maryland to upgrade essential drinking water infrastructure.
EPA announces $29 million investment for water infrastructure upgrades in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced $29,691,000 from the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act for states, Tribes and territories through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Funds.
EPA announces $29 million investment for water infrastructure upgrades in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced $29,691,000 from the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act for states, Tribes and territories through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Funds.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $265.9M for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Pennsylvania
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $265,913,000 to Pennsylvania for upgrades to essential drinking water infrastructure.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $96.21M for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Virginia
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $96,211,000 to Virginia for upgrading essential drinking water infrastructure.