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Sunoco Settles Hazardous Waste Violations at its Former Philadelphia Facility

Sunoco, Inc. (R&M) has agreed to pay a $117,000 penalty to settle alleged violations of hazardous waste regulations at its former facility located at 4701 Margaret St., Philadelphia, Pa., the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today. EPA cited Sunoco for violating the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the federal law governing the treatment, storage, and disposal of ...

Oct. 25, 2012

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Pinnacle Oilfield Services Violates Environmental Laws in La.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently issued a consent agreement and final order to Pinnacle Oilfield Services, Inc., in Broussard, La. The company violated the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) related to the storage and handling of hazardous waste. The company will pay a $146,585 civil penalty and is required to take steps to protect the local community from health and ...

Mar. 23, 2015

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

EPA Fines Wharton Chemical for Hazardous Waste Violations

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently conducted a compliance evaluation of Wharton Chemical in Hungerford, Texas. The evaluation revealed violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) related to the storage and handling of hazardous waste at the facility. The company will pay a $230,000 civil penalty to settle allegations that it violated RCRA, and taking steps to ...

Mar. 10, 2015

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

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 ...

May 12, 2015

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

EPA Settlement with Whitford Corporation Ensures Proper Management of Hazardous Waste in Elverson, Pa.

In a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Whitford Corporation has agreed to properly manage the hazardous paint waste at its paint manufacturing operation in Elverson, Pa. Whitford, located at 47 Park Ave., has also agreed to pay a $20,240 penalty to settle the alleged violations of hazardous waste regulations. EPA cited Whitford for violating the Resource Conservation and ...

Oct. 22, 2014

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Maryland Air National Guard Settles Hazardous Waste Violations at Baltimore Facility

In a consent agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Maryland Air National Guard (MDANG), 175th Wing, has agreed to pay a $75,000 penalty to settle alleged violations of hazardous waste regulations at its facility at 2701 Eastern Blvd., Baltimore, Md. EPA cited MDANG for violating the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the federal law governing the treatment, ...

Oct. 18, 2012

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

EPA Settlement with Dura Bond Pipe will Help Protect Residents in the Harrisburg Area

In an EPA settlement, Dura Bond Pipe, LLC, located in Steelton, Pa., has agreed to pay a $45,040 penalty to settle alleged violations of hazardous waste regulations at its metal coating facility in Steelton, Pennsylvania. EPA cited Dura Bond Pipe for violating the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the federal law governing the treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste. ...

Nov. 10, 2014

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

DWD International, LCC Agrees to Address RCRA Violations in Texas

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently issued a consent agreement and final order to DWD International, LLC in Houston, 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 $91,773 civil penalty and is required to take steps to protect the local community from health and ...

May 28, 2015

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Red Lion, Pa. manufacturing company agrees to pay a penalty to settle hazardous waste violations (PA)

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, Inc. has agreed to pay a $38,500.00 civil penalty to settle alleged violations of hazardous waste regulations at its ordnance projectile, housing and parts manufacturing facility in Red Lion, Pa. EPA cited General Dynamics for violating the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the federal law governing the treatment, storage and disposal ...

Aug. 4, 2010

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

EPA Settlement Protects Community Health and the Environment from Hazardous Waste Pollution in Petersburg, Va.

In a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to resolve alleged violations of hazardous waste regulations, Pre Con, Inc. has agreed to regularly inspect and monitor its hazardous waste storage areas. By inspecting the storage areas weekly, and through monthly monitoring of equipment that comes in contact with volatiles, the company will prevent accidents that could release ...

May 8, 2014

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

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 ...

May 28, 2015

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

EPA Settlement with Mack Trucks Inc. Protects Community Health and the Environment from Hazardous Waste Pollution in Lehigh County, Pa.

In a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Mack Trucks Inc. has agreed to properly manage the hazardous waste at its truck assembly plant in Macungie, Pa. Mack Truck, located at 7000 Alburtis Road, Macungie, Pa., has also agreed to pay a $54,800 penalty to settle the alleged violations of hazardous waste regulations. EPA cited Mack Trucks for violating the Resource ...

Nov. 13, 2014

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Spray Products Corp. Settles Hazardous Waste Violations at Montgomery County, Pa. Facility

Spray Products Corp. has agreed to pay a $25,000 penalty to settle alleged violations of hazardous waste regulations at its manufacturing facility in Plymouth Meeting, Pa., the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today. EPA cited Spray Products for violating the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the federal law governing the treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous ...

Mar. 25, 2013

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Phillips 66 Company Settles Hazardous Waste Violations at its Former Refinery in Trainer, Pa.

Phillips 66 Company has agreed to pay a $50,000 penalty to settle alleged violations of hazardous waste regulations at its former refinery located in Trainer, Pa., the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today. Phillips 66 Company is the successor to ConocoPhillips Corporation, which owned the refinery at 4104 Post Rd., Trainer, Pa. The facility was sold to Monroe Energy, a subsidiary ...

Jan. 22, 2013

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

U.S. Navy Settles hazardous waste violations at facility in Virginia Beach, Va.

The U.S. Navy has agreed to pay a $32,800 civil penalty to settle alleged violations of hazardous waste regulations and underground storage tank (UST) regulations at the Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story facility in Virginia Beach, Va. , the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today. EPA cited the U.S. Navy for violating the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act ...

Aug. 23, 2012

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

EPA Settlement with Baltimore Companies Helps Provide Safe Handling of Hazardous Waste

American Plating Service, Inc. and Monument Street Properties LLC have agreed to pay a $5,000 penalty to settle alleged violations of hazardous waste storage regulations at a commercial metal plating and finishing facility in Baltimore, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today. In a separate agreement with EPA, the companies further agreed to conduct a facility investigation ...

Jan. 29, 2014

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

U.S. Navy Settles Hazardous Waste Violations at its Patuxent River Naval Air Station

The U.S. Navy has agreed to pay a $38,500 penalty to settle alleged hazardous waste violations at the Naval Air Station Patuxent River, located at 22268 Cedar Point Road in Patuxent River, Md. This settlement resolves alleged violations alleged by EPA of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the federal law governing the treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste. RCRA is ...

Oct. 23, 2012

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Powercon Corp. settles hazardous waste violations at Severn, Md. facility

Powercon Corporation has agreed to pay a $40,000 penalty to settle alleged violations of hazardous waste regulations at its manufacturing facility in Severn, Md., the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today. As part of the settlement, Powercon has also implemented a recycling project that will significantly reduce its hazardous waste. The settlement addresses compliance with ...

Nov. 19, 2015

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

EPA Settlement Protects Community Health and the Environment from Hazardous Waste Pollution in Baltimore

In a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over alleged violations of hazardous waste regulations, Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc. has agreed to fully comply with hazardous waste regulations that will help protect community health and the environment in Baltimore, Md., the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today. The company operates a manufacturing plant located ...

Jul. 10, 2014

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

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 ...

Mar. 8, 2012

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

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