hazardous release News
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Heartland Plating Co., of Bettendorf, Iowa, ordered to address Hazardous waste issues at metal electroplating facility (IA)
EPA Region 7 has ordered Heartland Plating Co., of Bettendorf, Iowa, and its owners to immediately address a series of issues related to the improper storage and management of hazardous wastes at the metal electroplating facility. Last month, EPA representatives inspected Heartland Plating’s operations at 3900 Elm Street in Bettendorf, and documented throughout the facility spilled and ...
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Pharmaceutical chemical manufacturer in Coventry, RI faces fines for violating hazardous waste laws
In a complaint stemming from a September 2009 inspection, EPA alleges that Rhodes Technologies violated the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and its implementing regulations by failing to obtain required tank integrity assessments or provide secondary containment for seven of its hazardous waste tanks; failing to label pipes and other equipment associated with the tanks as ...
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TargetSolutions’ Advanced HAZWOPER Awareness Training Series Explains Perils of Hazardous Materials
Even with the best prevention methods in place, incidents involving hazardous materials are bound to happen. Understanding the nature of hazardous materials – and how to respond to various types of incidents – will help you quickly manage a dangerous situation and minimize damage. TargetSolutions’ Advanced HAZWOPER Awareness is a four-module series of online training courses ...
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EPA Fines Clean Harbors for Violations of Environmental Laws
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently issued a consent agreement and final order to Clean Harbors Deer Park, LLC, in La Porte, Texas. The company violated laws under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) related to the storage and handling of hazardous waste. The company will pay a $22,400 civil penalty and is required to take steps to protect the local community from ...
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Universal Pressure Pumping Inc. Ordered to Comply with Environmental Laws and Protect Public Health
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently issued a consent agreement and final order to Universal Pressure Pumping Inc. (UPP) and eight of their facilities across Texas. The company violated laws under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) related to the storage and handling of hazardous waste. The company will pay a $501,175 civil penalty and is required to take steps to ...
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Seabrook N.H. Metal Finisher Improves Hazardous Waste Management under EPA Settlement
Under a recent settlement, a Seabrook, N.H., metal finishing company will improve its hazardous waste management practices, thereby improving health protections for the community. Aero-Dynamics, Inc. will also pay a penalty of $118,000, settling EPA claims that it violated hazardous waste regulations. The improved hazardous waste management practices will greatly reduce the risk of a release of ...
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Sumter Coatings Inc. to pay civil penalty for resource conservation and recovery act violations
Sumter Coatings Inc. (SCI) agreed to pay a $55,000 civil penalty as part of a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a series of hazardous waste violations at its facility in Sumter, South Carolina. As part of the settlement, SCI agreed to develop a personnel training program, develop a schedule for implementation of the training program and identify facility employees ...
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Ellwood quality steels company settles hazardous waste violations at New Castle, Pa. facility
Ellwood Quality Steels Company has agreed to pay a $150,000 penalty to settle alleged violations of hazardous waste regulations at its manufacturing facility in New Castle, Pa., the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today. EPA cited the company for violating the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the federal law governing the treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous ...
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Three phoenix area firms fined for hazardous waste violations
Three Phoenix area companies were fined for violating state and federal hazardous waste laws, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today. In separate actions, the manufacturing and processing companies will pay penalties that total $131,000. “We impose strict environmental controls to make sure hazardous waste is properly handled,” said Jared Blumenfeld, EPA’s ...
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U.S. EPA files complaint against Nevada businessman for solid and hazardous waste violations in Indian Country (NV)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is citing Gardnerville, Nevada, businessman Reed Skenandore with violating federal law governing the safe handling and disposal of solid and hazardous waste. Skenandore operates an auto dismantling business and an un-permitted illegal waste disposal site that has resulted in open dumping and illegal disposal of hazardous waste over an 80-acre site. The ...
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Home Depot Pays $9.9 Million for Hazwaste Violations
LOS ANGELES, California, August 21, 2007 (ENS) - Home Depot agreed Friday to pay $9.9 million settle charges that the giant retailer failed to properly store and transport hazardous waste. The settlement is one of the largest of its kind in the United States for violations of hazardous waste laws by a big box retail store chain. The civil case was filed by the California Attorney General, and ...
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