hazardous waste reporting News
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7 California companies penalized for failing to report 285 tons of hazardous waste
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has fined seven California companies for not filing biennial hazardous waste reports with the Agency. The companies, listed below, are located throughout the state in the cities of South San Francisco, Burbank, Alameda, Irvine, Anaheim, Arleta, and Sausalito. Even in very small amounts, hazardous waste can cause severe health effects. The federal ...
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Illegal shipments of e-waste on the increase, new report warns
The number of reported illegal shipments of hazardous waste from European Union countries to developing countries is increasing and better reporting of legal shipments needs to be made to understand the problem, a new report warns. European Environment Agency report Waste without borders in the EU published on 4 March, says statistical data reported to the Commission by the member states “show a ...
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European hazardous waste management improving, but its prevention needs attention
Despite improvements in hazardous waste management, more measures would be required to prevent the build-up of hazardous waste across Europe, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) report released today. The report reviews the application of waste prevention programmes across European countries regarding waste types that are considered to be most dangerous to human health and the ...
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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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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 ...
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U.S. EPA settles with two San Joaquin Valley companies to ensure safe handling of hazardous waste
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced the conclusion of separate investigations into the hazardous waste management practices of two companies in the San Joaquin Valley. Collectively, they have agreed to pay $75,200 for their violations of a federal environment law. “Facilities that deal with hazardous waste are responsible for its safe storage and handling,” said ...
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VelocityEHS Wins 2016 New Product of the Year Award for its Environmental Management Software
VelocityEHS, the leading cloud environment, health, safety (EHS) and sustainability software provider, was awarded top honors in the Environmental Protection 2016 New Product of the Year Awards. The company’s comprehensive environmental management software – which includes Air Emissions, Water Quality and Waste Compliance modules – makes it easier and more affordable for ...
By VelocityEHS
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Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson settles with EPA for hazardous waste law violations
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage failed to comply with federal hazardous waste management laws and has agreed to pay a fine to resolve the violations, according to a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The base has taken action to correct the violations and will pay a fine of over $21,000. “Careful hazardous waste management protects human lives and the ...
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VelocityEHS Strengthens Award-Winning EHS&S Platform with Addition of Air Emissions, Water and Waste Compliance Products
VelocityEHS, the leading cloud environment, health, safety (EHS) and sustainability software provider, announced today it has strengthened its award-winning EHS software platform with the addition of three new cloud software products, including Air Emissions, Water Quality and Waste Compliance. The three new solutions are part of a strategic acquisition of e3 Solutions’ environmental ...
By VelocityEHS
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Antea Group Releases New White Paper on Hazardous Waste Management Services in the Healthcare Sector
Since the early 1980’s hazardous waste management in this country has largely consisted of a “one size fits all” set of stringent regulations promulgated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The regulations presume that manufacturers and commercial operations generate relatively predictable amounts of hazardous waste from specific locations and processes. ...
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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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EPA analysis shows reduction in 2008 Toxic Chemical Releases
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is releasing its annual national analysis of the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI). The TRI database contains information on chemical releases into the air, land and water, as well as waste management and pollution prevention activities. The analysis of the 2008 data, the most recent data set available, shows that 3.86 billion pounds of toxic chemicals were ...
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EPA releases 2010 toxics release inventory national analysis
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing its annual national analysis of the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI), providing all Americans with vital information about their communities. The TRI program publishes information on toxic chemical disposals and other releases into the air, land and water, as well as information on waste management and pollution prevention activities in ...
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Cority’s Waste Management Solution Earns Top Product of the Year Award from Environment + Energy Leader
Cority, the global enterprise EHS software provider, today announced that its Waste Management solution received the Top Product of the Year Award in the elite Environment + Energy Leader Awards program. This win is an indication that the program’s expert judges consider Cority’s Waste Management solution a top example of the exemplary work being done today in the fields of energy and ...
By Cority
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New EPA report reviews cruise ship discharges
A final national report on cruise ship discharges will help EPA determine whether the existing State of Alaska discharge standards for sewage and graywater from cruise ships operating in Alaskan waters are adequate, or if more stringent standards are needed. The Cruise Ship Discharge Assessment Report reviewed five waste streams from cruise ships: sewage, graywater, oily bilge water, solid waste ...
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Hazardous waste in the UK is not being treated properly
According to the Environmental Services Association, an incalculable amount of hazardous waste is not being treated properly in the UK. A report by the Environmental Services Association (ESA) namely, Making Defra’s hazardous waste strategy a reality, the report discusses how the treatment of hazardous waste in the UK has significant economic and environmental implications. Member ...
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National lab reports violations of hazardous waste permit
An extensive review at one of the nation's premier federal laboratories has turned up violations in how the lab handled hundreds of containers of radioactive waste over the past decade. The latest revelations are on top of the permit violations Los Alamos National Laboratory first reported last year in the wake of a radiation release at the federal government's underground nuclear waste dump in ...
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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 ...
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August Mack Environmental, Inc. hosts Pennsylvania-specific webinar series
August Mack Environmental, Inc., a full-service environmental, health and safety consulting firm, is pleased to announce its upcoming webinar schedule for the first quarter of 2008. As part of its commitment to provide the industry with unmatched levels of customer service and awareness, August Mack offers informative webinars to support facilities in their efforts to stay apprised of existing ...
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K-Mart Discloses Environmental Violations, Pays Lower Fine
HOFFMAN ESTATES (ENS) - Kmart will pay a $102,422 fine to settle self-disclosed violations of federal environmental regulations discovered at 17 distribution centers in 13 states. The company reported violations of clean water, hazardous waste, and emergency planning and preparedness regulations to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. If EPA had discovered Kmart's violations through an ...
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