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EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 4/3

3/31/2023

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 4/3

In this week's Roundup, six animal fat and vegetable oil companies, an oil and gas company, and a national freight company face civil penalties for alleged violations of US EPA's air and water regulations.
The Clean Water Act Turns 50

10/21/2022

The Clean Water Act Turns 50

The United States’ signature water pollution law turned 50 years old last week. The Clean Water Act (CWA) became law on October 18, 1972.
 
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 1/10

1/10/2022

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 1/10

In this week's Roundup, four ducks were contaminated, cleaned, and released after hot liquid asphalt was accidentally released. Plus, a paper mill agrees to pay $1.1 million following Clean Air Act violations related to hydrogen sulfide.
Another New WOTUS Definition Incoming

8/30/2021

Another New WOTUS Definition Incoming

A virtual public meeting will be held on September 2 at 2:00 PM ET to hear stakeholders' recommendations concerning the definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS). 
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 6/21

6/21/2021

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 6/21

In this week's Roundup, a New England city agrees to over $100 million in repairs to its sewage system to reduce  accidental discharges. Plus, a power company is ordered to pay at least $30K to install electric vehicle charging stations to resolve alleged Clean Air Act violations.
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 6/14

6/14/2021

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 6/14

In this week's Roundup, 42,000 gallons of jet fuel was accidentally released from a bulk fuel storage facility. Plus, a maritime logistics company modifies its loading practices and pays $27K to prevent scrap metal discharges to resolve alleged Clean Water violations.
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 3/29

3/29/2021

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 3/29

In this week's Roundup, an energy company faces a $1.9 million penalty after alleged Clean Water Act violations at 76 locations. Plus, EPA finds alleged SPCC Plan violations resulting from an oil company's improper discharges of 455 barrels of crude oil.
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 11/24

11/24/2020

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 11/24

In this week's Roundup, a chemical manufacturer is set to pay $800K for alleged SPCC violations. Plus, a pet and gardening suppy company allegedly distributed pesticides with outdated labeling, resulting in a $286K FIFRA violation.
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 3/24

3/24/2020

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 3/24

In this week's Roundup, a Wyoming oil production facility pays $115,000 to resolve alleged violations related to two improper releases. Plus, EPA fines an industrial metalworking company in Arizona for allegedly violating their fugitive dust plan from a previous settlement. 
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 9/3

9/3/2019

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 9/3

In this week's Roundup, a trucking company will pay $3 million for illegal hazardous materials transport, a former chemical plant manager is sentenced to 12 months probation for Clean Water Act violations, and five San Francisco bay-area marinas will pay for SPCC Plan violations. 

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