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State to investigate radioactive waste site fire in Nevada

Nevada state officials said Tuesday they don't know what sparked an apparent explosion and fire at a closed commercial radioactive waste dump in a predominantly rural county, but they vowed that the state will handle the investigation and cleanup. "We have the jurisdiction. We have the assets, and that's the course of action," James Wright, state Department of Public Safety chief, said after ...

Oct. 20, 2015

By Associated Press

EPA to Begin Site Investigation at Superfund Site in Windham, ME

Starting the week of October 26th, the US EPA will initiate a further investigation of the Keddy Mill Superfund Site in Windham, Maine to determine current site conditions. This investigation is known as a Remedial Investigation (RI). The RI will primarily include collection and analysis of samples from soil, surface water, sediments, groundwater and fish tissue. This investigation will identify ...

Oct. 26, 2015

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Single field mobilization completes site investigation and removal actions

The Kentucky Research Consortium for Energy and the Environment (KRCEE) worked with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) last summer to introduce new approaches and technologies to the site cleanup program operating at the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant (PGDP) in western Kentucky. A Triad demonstration was conducted at PGDP's Area of Concern (AOC) 492 that integrated several real-time ...

Jan. 31, 2009

By The Hazardous Waste Clean-Up Information (CLU-IN)

EPA announces additional groundwater investigation at Delaware City PVC Superfund site

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a new investigation to determine the nature and extent of groundwater contamination at the Delaware City PVC Superfund site in New Castle County. Under an administrative settlement with the EPA, Bayer CropScience L.P. will investigate groundwater contamination in the shallow aquifer east of the PVC plant property and evaluate potential ...

Oct. 15, 2015

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

EPA investigates US hazardous waste site for soil & groundwater contamination

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is conducting a geophysical survey and will conduct a preliminary assessment of an illegal disposal site known as the Smith and Thompson Pumping Company Site in Lancaster, California. Court-ordered surface clean-up of the site is complete; the EPA’s investigation will determine if hazardous waste is buried underground. 'We’re conducing a thorough ...

Feb. 20, 2008

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Leicester Flood Risk Management Scheme site investigations underway

The Environment Agency is beginning work with Leicester City Council on a new plan to reduce flood risk in Leicester. This follows additional funding released by the Government after last winter’s floods. As part of the project, the Environment Agency will begin a four week programme of exploratory ground investigations early in January. A significant area of Leicester is at risk of ...

Jan. 8, 2014

By The Environment Agency - England and Wales

Current, former owners of Earlysville, Va., aircraft plant to investigate site contamination

In a settlement announced today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the former and current owners and operators of Avionics Specialties Inc. in Earlysville, Va., have agreed to investigate discharges of hazardous chemicals into the soil and groundwater at the manufacturing plant and to evaluate alternatives for cleanup of the releases. The 12-acre facility, located in Albermarle County ...

Jun. 14, 2012

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Fine after illegal waste sites investigated by Environment Agency

The tenant of three consecutive illegal waste sites was fined a total of £6,000 and ordered to pay a contribution of £2,000 towards Environment Agency costs by Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on 28 January 2014. Trading as ABS Skips and a registered waste carrier, Michael Garry Bowers failed to take appropriate measures to prevent his staff from running an illegal waste site from ...

Jan. 29, 2014

By The Environment Agency - England and Wales

BacTech Commences Field Investigation on Snow Lake Plant Site

BacTech Environmental Corporation ("BacTech" or the "Company") (CNSX: BAC)(OTC: BCCEF)(WKN: A1H4TY) today announced that it has commenced Field Investigation on the future bioleach remediation processing plant site at Snow Lake, Manitoba. The Field Investigation includes the drilling of deep test holes with a continuous flight auger drill rig. Samples will be collected at regular intervals ...

Nov. 5, 2012

Open houses on Reilly Tar and chemical site environmental investigation in ST. Louis park, minn., March 3

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the Minnesota Department of Health and the city of St. Louis Park will hold two open houses Thursday, March 3, to answer questions about upcoming vapor intrusion testing near the Reilly Tar & Chemical Superfund site. The open houses will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the St. Louis Park Public ...

Feb. 24, 2011

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Calls for the US Government Accountability Office to Investigate the Two Ambler Superfund Sites in Pennsylvania

The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), the largest independent non-profit organization in the U.S. which combines education, ...

Aug. 18, 2015

By Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO)

RSK merges with Structural Soils to become the UK’s number one site investigation company

A merger with the 130-strong site investigation contractor Structural Soils, a major player in the geotechnical industry with over 40 years of experience, has transformed RSK Group into the largest, most technically proficient geotechnical service provider in the UK. The merger – the largest in the company’s history – represents RSK’s first major strategic business decision since successfully ...

May 4, 2007

By RSK Group plc

RSK merges with Structural Soils to become the UK’s number one site investigation company

A merger with the 130-strong site investigation contractor Structural Soils, a major player in the geotechnical industry with over 40 years of experience, has transformed RSK Group into the largest, most technically proficient geotechnical service provider in the UK. The merger – the largest in the company’s history – represents RSK’s first major strategic business decision since successfully ...

May 4, 2007

By RSK Group plc

Triad use at naval base San Diego saves an estimated six years and US$3m for site investigation

The U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest (NAVFAC SW) used the Triad approach to collect an integrated hydrogeologic and chemical dataset for expediting and optimizing characterization of a volatile organic compound (VOC) plume at Naval Base San Diego (NBSD), CA. The 295-acre 'IR Site 22' was identified in 2003 when VOC concentrations reaching 100 mg/L were reported in an upgradient ...

Jan. 31, 2009

By The Hazardous Waste Clean-Up Information (CLU-IN)

EPA invites public to discuss ongoing investigation and cleanup at Hegler Zinc Smelter Site (IL)

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 will hold open house-style availability sessions Thursday, Oct. 28, to discuss with residents the ongoing investigation and cleanup plan for the former Hegeler Zinc smelter Superfund site in Hegeler, Ill. There will be two sessions: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Westville High School, 918 N. State St., Hegeler. EPA as well as state and local ...

Oct. 15, 2010

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Vienna wells site in Vienna, Mo., added to superfund’s national priorities list; allows EPA to investigate water contamination (MO)

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced its decision to place the Vienna Wells site in Vienna, Mo., on the federal Superfund National Priorities List (NPL). The NPL is a list of the nation's hazardous waste sites with the highest priority for cleanup. This site is eligible for extensive, long-term response action money authorized by Congress under the Superfund program. The ...

Sep. 27, 2010

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

British columbia`s new guidance for groundwater site characterization - better investigations for better decision making

Synopsis: Environmental practitioners are often constrained by rigorous time and monetary constraints, which can lead to the collection of limited data sets and decisions made based on an inadequate understanding of site conditions. To facilitate effective site assessments in British Columbia, the BC Ministry of Environment recently released a new guidance document, "Technical Guidance #8", for ...

Mar. 9, 2011

By Solinst Canada Ltd.

ARCO Ordered to Investigate Radioactivity at Anaconda Mine

SAN FRANCISCO, California (ENS) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Friday ordered to the Atlantic Richfield Company, ARCO, to begin an investigation to determine the nature and extent of contamination at the Anaconda Copper Mine in Yerington, Nevada. The order requires ARCO to conduct a remedial investigation and feasibility study for most of the 3,468 acre mine site. ...

Jan. 18, 2007

By Environment News Service (ENS)

What makes railway noise annoying? Research investigates

A new study into the impact of railway noise has revealed that it is not just the level of noise that contributes to annoyance for local residents, but also the number of trains and the vibrations they cause. As railway transport is likely to increase in coming years, plans are needed to reduce these effects. A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that one in ...

Nov. 30, 2012

By European Commission, Environment DG

Niger Delta oil spills cause investigations

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), at the request of the government of Nigeria, is conducting an environmental assessment of the impacts of oil spills in Ogoniland, in the Niger Delta, and options for remediation. UNEP's decision to respond to this request by a member state recognises the human and environmental tragedy associated with oil contamination in Ogoniland and the fact ...

Aug. 25, 2010

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