RCRA News
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Zippo Manufacturing settles hazardous waste violations at Bradford, Pa. plant
Zippo Manufacturing Company will pay a $186,000 penalty to settle alleged violations of hazardous waste regulations at its manufacturing facility in Bradford, Pa., the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today. EPA cited Zippo for violating the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the federal law governing the treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste. RCRA is ...
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Hazmat and SARA Training Come to Charlotte
May 6, 2010 – When workers handle hazardous waste or ship hazardous materials, training is not just a good idea, it’s the law. According to the EPA, workers who handle hazardous waste must be trained annually, and the federal DOT requires that workers involved in the shipment of hazardous materials be trained at least every three years. In addition, SARA Title III (Emergency Planning ...
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U.S. EPA makes available data on compliance with hazardous waste, air regulations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released new information on EPA and state enforcement of hazardous waste and air regulations. In addition, the EPA posted data that allows the public, for the first time, to compare toxic releases with compliance data from facilities. This is part of EPA’s ongoing commitment to increase transparency and promote the public’s right to know by ...
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Compliance with environmental laws protects air, land, and water in communities across Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10, completed 60 environmental compliance and enforcement actions in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington from July 1, 2014 through September 30, 2014. Violations of environmental laws put public health and the environment at risk. EPA enforces federal environmental laws to protect communities and to keep the region’s air, land, and water ...
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Compliance with environmental laws protects air, land, and water in communities across Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10, completed over 40 environmental compliance and enforcement actions in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington from January 1, 2015 through March 31, 2015. Violations of environmental laws put public health and the environment at risk. EPA enforces federal environmental laws to protect communities and to keep the region’s air, land, and ...
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Compliance with environmental laws protects air, land, and water in communities across Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10, completed over 40 environmental compliance and enforcement actions in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington from April 1, 2015 through June 30, 2015. Violations of environmental laws put public health and the environment at risk. EPA enforces federal environmental laws to protect communities and to keep the region’s air, land, and water ...
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Compliance with environmental laws protects air, land, and water in communities across Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10, completed over 25 environmental compliance and enforcement actions in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington from October 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. Violations of environmental laws put public health and the environment at risk. EPA enforces federal environmental laws to protect communities and to keep the region’s air, land, and ...
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Fertilizer Company agrees to pay $1.8 million penalty to resolve hazardous waste violations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that Agrifos, a former phosphoric acid and phosphate fertilizer producer, has agreed to pay a $1.8 million dollar penalty and conduct an environmental project to resolve alleged violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and the Clean Air Act. Violations include processing and disposing of hazardous wastewater ...
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Hazmat Training Comes to Cary, NC
September 22, 2010 - When workers handle hazardous waste and/or hazardous materials, training is not just a good idea, it’s the law. According to the EPA, workers who handle hazardous waste must be trained annually. Environmental Resource Center’s DOT and RCRA Annual Update and Refresher course is the perfect way to meet both your annual review and DOT 49 CFR recurrent training ...
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HPI Products, Inc., related company and owner to pay $150,000 in civil penalties for state, federal environmental violations (MO)
HPI Products, Inc., of St. Joseph, Mo., along with an affiliated property holding corporation and the owner of both companies, have agreed to pay a total of $150,000 in civil penalties, in addition to covering undetermined cleanup costs at six of their chemical processing and manufacturing facilities, to settle a series of alleged violations of state and federal environmental laws. HPI Products, ...
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Steve Leifer to Lead Environmental Team at Baker Botts L.L.P.
New Department Chair to Continue Building on Success of Firm's National, International Practice HOUSTON - Steve Leifer, the new Environmental Department chair for Baker Botts L.L.P., plans to continue building on the success of the firm's national and international environmental practice. "One key challenge facing our environmental team is to expand our global footprint while at the same time ...
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EPA Rule Promotes Responsible Hazardous Materials Recycling, Protects Communities
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today finalized new safeguards that promote responsible recycling of hazardous secondary materials and demonstrate a significant step forward in promoting recycling innovation, resulting in both resource conservation and economic benefits, while strengthening protections for environmental justice communities. “Americans do not have to choose ...
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EPA announces summary of enforcement actions for winter 2012
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) completed 35 enforcement actions from January 1 through March 31, 2012 to ensure individuals, businesses, and governments are complying with environmental regulations. The EPA’s compliance assistance programs help people understand and follow federal environmental laws. Enforcement deters those who might otherwise profit from violating the law ...
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Lynn L. Bergeson Will Speak on Nanotechnology Issues and Moderate Panel on Global Initiatives at CHEMCON THE AMERICAS 2010
Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C), The Acta Group, L.L.C. (Acta), and The Acta Group EU, Ltd (Acta EU) are pleased to announce that B&C is a proud Sponsor of CHEMCON THE AMERICAS 2010 and that Lynn L. Bergeson will speak, Wednesday, November 10, 2010, at Session 7 -- “Similarities and Differences in Global Legislation” about developments and emerging issues on ...
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Lynn L. Bergeson Will Moderate Panel on Key U.S. Nano Regulatory and Science Policy Issues at NanoBusiness 2010
Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C) is pleased to announce that on September 27, 2010, Lynn L. Bergeson will moderate a panel discussing key nanotechnology-related U.S. regulatory and science policy issues impacting businesses at the Ninth Annual NanoBusiness Conference in Chicago, Illinois. Panel participants include representatives from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), state ...
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Lynn L. Bergeson Will Moderate Panel on Key U.S. Nano Regulatory and Science Policy Issues at NanoBusiness 2010
Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C) is pleased to announce that on September 27, 2010, Lynn L. Bergeson will moderate a panel discussing key nanotechnology-related U.S. regulatory and science policy issues impacting businesses at the Ninth Annual NanoBusiness Conference in Chicago, Illinois. Panel participants include representatives from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), ...
By Acta Group
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Arnette limited of Richmond, Mo., to pay $90,591 civil penalty for hazardous waste and community right-to-know violations
Arnette Limited, LLC, a manufacturer of epoxy blends and advanced resins, has agreed to pay a $90,591 civil penalty to the United States to settle a series of violations of environmental regulations related to the storage of hazardous wastes and the public reporting of toxic chemicals at its facilities in Richmond, Mo. According to an administrative consent agreement filed by EPA Region 7 in ...
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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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Lynn L. Bergeson will speak on nanotechnology issues and moderate panel on global initiatives at CHEMCON THE AMERICAS 2010
Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C), The Acta Group, L.L.C. (Acta), and The Acta Group EU, Ltd (Acta EU) are pleased to announce that B&C is a proud Sponsor of CHEMCON THE AMERICAS 2010 and that Lynn L. Bergeson will speak, Wednesday, November 10, 2010, at Session 7 -- "Similarities and Differences in Global Legislation" about developments and emerging issues on nanotechnology. Ms. ...
By Acta Group
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EPA announces summary of Pacific Northwest and Alaska enforcement actions for Fall 2011
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) filed 26 enforcement actions from October through December 2011 to ensure individuals, businesses and governments are complying with environmental regulations. The EPA’s compliance assistance programs help people understand and follow federal environmental laws. Enforcement deters those who might otherwise profit from violating the law and ...
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