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A leading national environmental services provider has reached a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address violations at multiple facilities across the country. The U.S. Department of Justice also participated in the announcement, accusing Heritage-Crystal Clean, LLC (HCC) of breaching laws related to the disposal of used oil.
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EPA announces a total of $20 million in grants to improve Long Island Sound
Federal and state environmental agencies, alongside officials from New England and New York, recently collaborated with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to announce that they will provide $12 million in grants aimed at enhancing the Long Island Sound. These funds represent part of an extensive effort to protect and improve the water quality and overall health of this vital estuary.
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World’s largest producer of biofuel in violation of Clean Air Act
Menlo, Iowa-based bioethanol producer, POET Biorefining – Menlo LLC and its parent company POET LLC, has been fined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for violations of the Clean Air Act. The world's largest producer of biofuel has been identified as a "major air emission source", with an imposed penalty amounting to $89,860.
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National ice cream manufacturer to pay fine for violating Clean Air Act
A national ice cream manufacturer will pay $115,849 to settle claims by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that it violated federal laws regulating the handling and storage of ammonia at its facility in Suffield, Conn. The settlement arises from a violation of the Clean Air Act's chemical accident prevention regulations, which puts public health and safety at risk.
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Artificial turf installation company to pay over $1 million after EPA finds violations of Clean Water Act
Thom Fischer, CEO of Electron Hydro, LLC, will have to pay over a $1 million civil penalty after the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found that the company violated the Clean Water Act. The settlement arises from an incident in 2020 involving inappropriate installation of artificial turf at a construction site.
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Coffeyville, Kansas-based refinery reaches $13 million settlement with EPA
A Coffeyville, Kansas-based refinery has reached a settlement with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act. This comes as part of a larger crackdown on industrial companies contributing to air pollution.
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EPA recognizes eight distilleries for being the first to earn their ENERGY STAR certification
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it is recognizing eight distilleries for being the first to earn EPA’s ENERGY STAR certification. This certification is an acknowledgement of their dedication towards energy efficiency and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
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Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Corp to invest over $100 million in emission reductions at Dearborn facility
The Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Corporation has agreed to resolve ongoing Clean Air Act violations, according to an announcement from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice
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Regan: ‘The science is clear: exposure to lead can cause irreversible and life-long health effects in children’
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has declared that lead emissions from small piston-engine planes pose a public health risk under the Clean Air Act. This determination sets the stage for future regulations to reduce such emissions, aimed at protecting public health and the environment.
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EPA allocates over $1M for pollution prevention in Oregon and Washington
EPA announces $1.1M in grants to support local environmental justice initiatives, including a major award to Portland State University for aiding Native American businesses.
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Kerry White warns of "top-down overreach by the USFWS" in proposed 5.8 million-acre Montana conservation area plan
In a recent interview, Kerry White of Citizens for Balanced Use urged landowners to be wary of a proposed plan to create a vast conservation area in Montana, which he claims would increase federal government control over the land and would prioritize wildlife over local residents' access to the land.
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Biden-Harris Administration allocates record funding for Milwaukee environmental cleanup
This financial infusion stands out as the most substantial non-federal input to any Great Lakes Legacy Act cleanup
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Soil Stabilizer application begins in Lāhainā
Environmental Protection Agency and local authorities take precautionary measures on fire rehabilitation steps.
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Penn State Hershey Medical Center awarded $1.19M EPA grant for environmental justice
Penn State College of Medicine will spearhead a project providing technical assistance to businesses in Pennsylvania and New York
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Illinois Universities receive EPA grants for pollution prevention
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the University of Illinois Chicago receive a combined $2.6 Million in funding to promote environmental justice
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AFPI opposes Biden Administration's proposal on NEPA regulations
The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) has filed comments opposing the Biden Administration's proposed revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Implementing Regulations. The AFPI alleges that the proposal, known as the "Phase 2 Proposal," would roll back important reforms made in the past and add further complexity and delays to the federal permitting process.
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EPA reminds landlords of lead paint obligations amidst children's health month
Enforcement actions in New Jersey highlight continued commitment to protect children.
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EPA grants New York $336M for water infrastructure initiatives
A significant chunk of this aid, exceeding $253 million, originates from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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EPA announces measures to reduce HFC emissions
New actions to significantly decrease hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) emissions.
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The latest target in Biden's 30x30 plan: 5.8 million acres of Montana
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced a plan to establish a massive 5.8 million-acre conservation area in Southwest Montana, covering 9,000 square miles. This proposal, part of President Biden's 30x30 plan to conserve 30% of U.S. lands and waters by 2030, includes a mix of government-owned and private land and is centered around the Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge.
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