Enforcement


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What Invasive Species Reveal About Public Engagement With Local Ecosystems

Invisible environmental hazards like wild parsnip and invasive pampas grass trigger severe chemical burns and chronic allergies, driving a push for localized community stewardship.

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Fenceline Monitoring for Construction Sites – Better In Than Out

Active perimeter tracking protects neighboring communities and shelters developers from severe EPA Clean Air Act fines by mapping dust, noise, and vibration spikes.

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Federal Government Files Complaint Against Chemical Importer

A New York-based chemical supplier is facing legal action for allegedly importing millions of pounds of toxic materials without proper oversight.

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Targa Resources Named April Polluter of the Month

New satellite data and field investigations reveal frequent methane super-emitter events at Targa midstream facilities.

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Microplastics and Pharmaceuticals Added to Federal Water Watch List

The draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List marks a historic expansion of the agency’s priorities for monitoring unregulated drinking water threats.

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EPA Targets Major Reduction in Animal Testing

The agency will significantly reduce mammalian animal testing in chemical safety evaluations and expand the use of alternative scientific methods.

Clean Air

Colorado Resumes Daily Alerts for Ozone Pollution Season

With summer underway, residents across the state are getting crucial updates to help protect their health and reduce harmful emissions during peak ozone months.

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.

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.