Enforcement


EPA, Massachusetts Settle with City of Lowell Over Water Pollution Concerns

Lowell commits to major sewer upgrades to curb Merrimack River pollution.

Marrs Construction Co. Fined for Lead Safety Violations on HGTV Show

Marrs Construction Co. Fined for Lead Safety Violations on HGTV Show

The company failed to exercise the necessary precautions during renovations featured on HGTV’s Fixer to Fabulous.

North Dakota DEQ Reprimands Scientist for Water Safety Concerns

North Dakota DEQ Reprimands Scientist for Water Safety Concerns

Environmental expert faced retaliation after flagging public water system issues.

Strengthening Oil Spill Response: EPA Finalizes New Standards for National Contingency Plan

Strengthening Oil Spill Response: EPA Finalizes New Standards for National Contingency Plan

The new rule focuses on Subpart J, which regulates agents that can be used in cleanup, per the EPA.

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President’s FY2024 Budget Includes $12 Billion for EPA

The budget includes funding for environmental justice and climate change.

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A Look at EPA’s New Civil Monetary Penalty Amounts

The effective date of the new penalties was January 6, 2023.

Toxics Release Inventory List Now Includes Nine Additional PFAS

Toxics Release Inventory List Now Includes Nine Additional PFAS

The EPA announced in early January which PFAS, also called forever chemicals, were added to the list.

Streamlining Tier II Reporting With Digitization and Automation

Streamlining Tier II Reporting With Digitization and Automation

Using technology can also help businesses ensure proactive environmental compliance.



EPA to Oversee Superfund Site in Minneapolis

EPA to Oversee Superfund Site in Minneapolis

The General Mills/Henkel Corp. Superfund site was previously overseen by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

Settlement Proposes $1.6M in Civil Penalties for Alleged CAA, RCRA Violations

Settlement Proposes $1.6M in Civil Penalties for Alleged CAA, RCRA Violations

The U.S. and Wisconsin announced the settlement on December 1.

EPA Collecting Comments on Proposed NJ Superfund Site Cleanup Plan

EPA Collecting Comments on Proposed NJ Superfund Site Cleanup Plan

The public can comment on the EPA’s proposed cleanup plan of mercury-contaminated soil at the New Jersey site until December 12.

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A Year in Review: EPA’s Work on PFAS

One year after the PFAS Strategic Roadmap was announced, the EPA is looking back at the progress it’s made.

$53 Million Announced for Air Pollution Monitoring Across 37 States

$53 Million Announced for Air Pollution Monitoring Across 37 States

The EPA said the $53.4 million will go to 132 projects in the United States.

EPA Announces Recipients of Pollution Prevention Grant

EPA Announces Recipients of Pollution Prevention Grant

A combined total of $9 million will be given to over 30 recipients.

Settlement Leads to Actions, Penalty for Massachusetts Site

Settlement Leads to Actions, Penalty for Massachusetts Site

The EPA alleged violations of standards relating to hazardous waste management.

Clean Water Act Violations: Idaho and Missouri Companies Agree to Pay Penalty

Alleged Clean Water Act Violations: Idaho and Missouri Companies Agree to Pay Penalty

The Missouri company will pay $210,000 and the Idaho company will pay $222,400.

ASTM 1527-21 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Standards Update Summary

ASTM 1527-21 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Standards Update Summary

The standard was revised last November.

The Environmental Protection Agency Loosens Pollution Rules During Pandemic

The Environmental Protection Agency Loosens Pollution Rules During Pandemic

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the EPA drastically reduced pollution rules for power plants, factories and other facilities.

The Clean Water Regulations of 2015 are No Longer, Thanks to the EPA

The Clean Water Regulations of 2015 are No Longer, Thanks to the EPA

In September of 2019, the Trump administration announced the real of one of the Obama-era’s biggest environmental actions: The Waters of the United States rules, among others. Now, it’s a new game for chemical use.

Encamp Launches First Ever Compliance Calendar

Encamp Launches First Ever Compliance Calendar

Today, environmental software platform, Encamp, announced the release of Encamp Calendar. Now, users can use an organized calendar to stay on top of their federal and state compliance reporting schedule.