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CertaPro Painters of Maine Fined for Alleged Lead-Based Paint Violations

News Release: BOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with IDK Ventures (which operates as Certa


EPA Fines Turbocharged Performance LLC in Sibley, Iowa, for Alleged Automobile ‘Defeat Device’ Violations

News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (JAN. 24, 2023) – Sibley, Iowa, auto repair shop Turbocharged Performance LLC will pay a $30,000 civil penalty for allegedly tampering with car engines to render emissions controls inoperative, in violation of the federal Clean Air Act. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the company sold or installed so-called “defeat devices” on at least 581 occasions.


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards on Jan. 24

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page rule on Jan. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services Inc. to Address Clean Air Act Violations in Settlement with United States

News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice announced a settlement with Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services Inc. and numerous affiliated companies (collectively, GWRSI) for violation of Clean Air Act (CAA) locomotive regulations. The complaint, also ...


Hazardous Waste Management System; Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste Proposed Rule discussed on Jan. 23 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a nine page proposed rule on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Environmental Protection Agency publishes 5 notices in week ending Jan. 14

There were five notices published by the Environmental Protection Agency in week ending Jan. 14, according to the Federal Register.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) issued the following statement on the 50th Annual March for Life...


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a five page rule on Jan. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


EPA Announces Plans for Wastewater Regulations and Studies, Including Limits for PFAS, New Study for Nutrients

News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 15 (Plan 15), which lays out how the Agency will work to protect the nation’s waterways by following the science and the Clean Water Act to develop technology-based pollution limits and studies on wastewater discharges from industrial sources.


News Release: MOODY, Ala. (Jan. 20, 2023) - The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken lead in the response to extinguish the ongoing fire at the Environment Landfill Inc. in Moody, Ala., after receiving results from air monitoring and sampling.


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Jan. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) issued the following statement after the National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity’s (NSABB) issued a report titled: “Proposed Biosecurity Oversight Framework For The Future of Science."


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Proposed Information Collection Request; Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Programs on Jan. 19

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page notice on Jan. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $50 million in grant funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help states, Tribes and territories develop and implement Underground Injection Control (UIC) Class VI programs. Under ...


News Release: DALLAS, TEXAS – (Jan. 19, 2023)- Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Community Advisor Group Members (CAG) and Dallas city officials hosted an event at the Lane Plating Superfund site in Dallas, Texas to witness the demolition of the electroplating facility and to recognize the work of local, state and federal officials who have worked on the site’s cleanup.


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Jan. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


EPA takes Action at Environmental Landfill Inc in Moody, Ala.

News Release: MOODY, Ala. (Jan. 19, 2023) - The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) has formally requested the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to lead the response in extinguishing the ongoing fire at the Environment Landfill Inc. in Moody, Ala., after receiving results from air monitoring and sampling.


EPA Fines Newton, Kansas, Landowner for Illegal Dumping in Streams

News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (JAN. 19, 2023) – Newton, Kansas, landowner Stan Jost will pay a $50,000 civil penalty to resolve alleged violations of the federal Clean Water Act.


News Release: PHILADELPHIA (Jan. 19, 2023) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will host a virtual community meeting for residents of Zelienople, Pennsylvania, to share information about health risks from the chemical, ethylene oxide or EtO. The community meeting will take place virtually on February 2 at ...


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Jan. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.