U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA Notifies 15,000 Workplaces Nationwide of High Injury and Illness Rates
Source: U.S. Dept. of Labor (March 9, 2010)
Oregon DEQ Penalizes Richfield Inc. $1,914 for Violations at Underground Storage Tank Facility in Portland
Source: Oregon DEQ (March 9, 2010)
Missouri DNR Refers Case Against Tire Hauler to Attorney General for Enforcement Action for Solid Waste Violations
Source: Missouri DNR (March 9, 2010)
OSHA Extends Deadline for Submitting Comments on Recordkeeping Proposed Rule
Source: U.S. Dept. of Labor (March 8, 2010)
Massachusetts Attorney General Files Court Action Against Scrap Yard for Wetlands and Solid Waste Violations
Source: Attorney General of Massachusetts (March 2, 2010)
Ohio EPA Settles Air Pollution Control Rule and Law Violations with Four Gas Stations
Source: Ohio EPA (March 2, 2010)
Owner of Former Gas Station in Massachusetts Fined $4,500, Ordered to Finalize Waste Site Cleanup
Source: Massachusetts DEP (March 2, 2010)
EPA Fines Military for Underground Petroleum Storage Tank Violations at West Point
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 2 (February 23, 2010)
United Parcel Service to Pay $53,931 Civil Penalty to Settle Alleged Violations of Waste Regulations at Kansas Facility
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 7 (February 23, 2010)
EPA Takes Action on Underground Petroleum Tanks; Binghamton, N.Y. Gas Stations to Install New Equipment to Ensure Tanks Are Not Leaking
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 2 (February 23, 2010)
Cummins Inc. Agrees to Pay $2.1 Million Penalty for Diesel Engine Clean Air Act Violations
Source: U.S. EPA (February 22, 2010)
Pennsylvania Fines Battery Manufacturer $225,000 for Air Quality Monitoring, Reporting Violations
Source: Pennsylvania DEP (February 19, 2010)
Ohio EPA Helps Clean Up Nearly 7,000 Scrap Tires in Four Counties
Source: Ohio EPA (February 19, 2010)
New York State Facilities Cited for Falsifying 20,000+ Vehicle Emission Inspections
Source: New York State DEC (February 18, 2010)
Washing Diesel Vehicle Air Filters Cited in
$2,500 Fine for Massachusetts Company
Source: Massachusetts DEP (February 17, 2010)
Arizona DEQ Announces Upcoming “Notice of Ranking Period” for Underground Storage Tank State Assurance Fund Payments
Source: Arizona DEQ (February 12, 2010)
Oregon DEQ Proposes Approval of Cleanup of Waste Oil at Military Department Site
Source: Oregon DEQ (February 11, 2010)
Ohio EPA Orders Scrap Tires Removed from Mahoning County Property
Source: Ohio EPA (February 5, 2010)
Alaska DEC Announces Grand Jury Indictment on Emissions Scam
Source: Alaska DEC (February 1, 2010)
$891,000 Environmental Penalty for Minnesota Ethanol Facility
Source: Minnesota PCA (January 29, 2010)
Minnesota Company Agrees to $24,500 Civil Penalty and Corrective Actions on Storage Tank Violations
Source: Minnesota PCA (January 28, 2010)
OSHA Releases Workplace Injury and Illness Information
Source: OSHA (January 27, 2010)
Court Orders $1.2 Million Penalty for Underground Tank Violations in Pennsylvania
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 3 (January 27, 2010)
South Carolina's Underground Storage Tank Plan Receives Federal Approval and Endorsement
Source: South Carolina DHEC (January 25, 2010)
Canadian Centre for Pollution Prevention Announces Merger with Ontario Centre for Environmental Technology Advancement
Source: OCETA (January 19, 2010)
OSHA Announces "OSHA Listens" Public Meeting to Solicit Comments and Suggestions from Stakeholders
Source: OSHA (January 15, 2010)
Federal Recovery Act Helping Clean Up Leaking Underground Storage Tanks in Pennsylvania
Source: Pennsylvania DEP (January 14, 2010)
Federal Aviation Administration Commits to Closing Vehicle Waste Disposal Wells in Alaska
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 10 (January 12, 2010)
Oregon DEQ Plans Clean-up of Petroleum Contamination from Underground Storage Tanks
Source: Oregon DEQ (January 4, 2010)
Ohio Company Fined $20,000 for Hazardous Waste Management Violations
Source: Ohio EPA (December 29, 2009)
ADEQ Announces that 75% of Federal Stimulus Funds for Leaking Storage Tanks is Already Being Used
Source: Arizona DEQ (December 22, 2009)
CARB Settles with Chrysler Group for $37,000 Fine on Catalytic Converter Violations
Source: California ARB (December 21, 2009)
Oregon DEQ Issues $11,116 in Penalties for Violations of Waste Tire Regulations
Source: Oregon DEQ (December 18, 2009)
California Air Resources Board Fines Target Corporation $500,000 for Clean Air Violations, Including Non-Compliant Windshield Washer Fluid
Source: California ARB (December 16, 2009)
Auto Recyclers Help Washington State Collect Toxic Mercury from Salvaged Vehicles
Source: Washington Department of Ecology (December 15, 2009)
Massachusetts Auto Recycler Fined $3,500 for Oil Release
Source: Massachusetts DEP (December 11, 2009)
EPA Fines Puerto Rico Air National Guard for Improperly Managing Undergroung Petroleum Storage Tanks
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 2 (December 9, 2009)
Louisiana Man Arrested for Fraud Pertaining to Waste Tire Program
Source: Louisiana DEQ (December 8, 2009)
New Online Forum Increases Public Access to EPA
Source: U.S. EPA (December 3, 2009)
Ohio Man Must Pay $120,000 for Violations at Auto Salvage Yard
Source: Ohio EPA (November 24, 2009)
Oregon DEQ Plans Cleanup of Petroleum Contamination at Yamhill Station
Source: Oregon DEQ (November 24, 2009)
Ohio EPA Announces Settlement on Violations at Eight Gas Stations
Source: Ohio EPA (November 18, 2009)
ARB Agreement with Diesel Parts Manufacturer on Sales and Labeling Violations Includes $650,000 Penalty
Source: California ARB (November 17, 2009)
Environmental Violations Result in $26,600 Penalty at Ohio Truck Service Center
Source: Ohio EPA (November 17, 2009)
EPA Announces Final Amendments to Oil Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Rules
Source: U.S. EPA (November 10, 2009)
EPA Study Reveals Widespread Contamination of Fish in U.S. Lakes and Reservoirs
Source: U.S. EPA (November 10, 2009)
OSHA Provides Workplace H1N1 Influenza Precaution and Protection Information for Workers and Employers
Source: U.S. Dept. of Labor, OSHA (November 9, 2009)
Pennsylvania DEP Issues $15,000 Penalty for Storage Tank Testing Violations
Source: Pennsylvania DEP (November 9, 2009)
EPA Teams Up with NASCAR's Jeff Gordon in Race to Clean Air
Source: U.S. EPA (November 6, 2009)
Minnesota Companies Agree to EPA Order on Stratospheric Ozone Protection, Including Refrigerant Recovery from Motor Vehicle Air Conditioners
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 5 (November 2, 2009)
Michigan Used Oil Processor Settles with EPA on Hazardous Waste Violations
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 5 (October 30, 2009)
Pennsylvania DEP Issues $6,000 Fine for Waste Tire Violations at Processing Facility
Source: Pennsylvania DEP (October 30, 2009)
Violations at Ethanol Production Facility Result in $425,000 Environmental Penalty
Source: Minnesota PCA (October 29, 2009)
California Companies Avoid Nearly $400,000 in Penalties by Self-Reporting Environmental Violations
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 9 (October 27, 2009)
Illinois Recycling Facility Agrees to EPA Order on Stratospheric Ozone Protection, Including Refrigerant Recovery from Motor Vehicle Air Conditioners
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 5 (October 22, 2009)
Wisconsin Scrap Metal Company Agrees to EPA Order on Stratospheric Ozone Protection, Including Refrigerant Recovery from Motor Vehicle Air Conditioners
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 5 (October 22, 2009)
School Bus Company to Implement Nationwide Anti-Idling Program and Pay Penalties for Clean Air Act Violations
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 1 (October 21, 2009)
Five Cleveland Companies Agree to EPA Orders on Stratospheric Ozone Protection, Including Refrigerant Recovery from Motor Vehicle Air Conditioners
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 5 (October 21, 2009)
Milwaukee Scrap Metal Facility Agrees to EPA Orders on Stratospheric Ozone Protection, Including Refrigerant Recovery from Motor Vehicle Air Conditioners
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 5 (October 21, 2009)
Hawaii Department of Health Fines Company for Multiple UST Violations
Source: Hawaii Department of Health (October 14, 2009)
EPA Fines Firebird International Raceway $31,851 for Hazardous Waste Violations
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 9 (October 13, 2009)
EPA Settles UST Violations with Washington, D.C., Shopping Center
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 3 (October 13, 2009)
Court Upholds Penalty Imposed by Michigan DEQ for Underground Storage Tank Violations
Source: Michigan DEQ (October 12, 2009)
Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Settles UST Violations
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 5 (October 2, 2009)
EPA Order Requires Investigation and Cleanup of Spills at Kansas Truck Salvage Yard
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 7 (October 1, 2009)
Accident at Tire Recycling Facility Results in OSHA Penalties of $51,650
Source: OSHA (September 24, 2009)
Underground Storage Tank Violations Result in $3,246 Penalty for Oregon Service Provider
Source: Oregon DEQ (September 21, 2009)
Delaware Schedules Public Workshops on Proposed Air Quality Regulations for Facilities that Surface Coat Parts and Products
Source: Delaware NREC (September 18, 2009)
Preston Hood Chevrolet Among 11 Energy Star Award Winners Named by EPA
Source: U.S. EPA (September 16, 2009) More on Preston Hood Chevrolet
State of Indiana Honors Church Brothers Collision Repair for Environmental Excellence
Source: Indiana DEM (September 16, 2009)
Missouri DNR and Partners Clean Up More than 15 Million Scrap Tires
Source: Missouri DNR (September 9, 2009)
Montana DEQ Resolves Underground Storage Tank Violations
Source: Montana DEQ (September 1, 2009)
EPA Orders Arizona Gas Station to Continue Cleaning Up Fuel Spill
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 9 (August 31, 2009)
EPA Seeks Public Input on National Enforcement Priorities Through Online Forum
Source: U.S. EPA (August 31, 2009)
California Air Resources Board Announces Policy for Service Stations That Do Not Meet September 1, 2009, In-Station Diagnostic (ISD) Deadline
Source: California ARB (August 13, 2009)
Keenan Auto Body Installs Solar Panels
Source: Automotive Body Repair News (August 17, 2009)
ARB Investigation Leads to $1.875 Million Judgment Against Los Angeles Company for Selling Non-Certified Vehicles
Source: California ARB (August 13, 2009)
OSHA Publishes Direct Final Rule and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Updating the National Consensus Standards in Acetylene Standard
Source: OSHA (August 11, 2009)
EPA Reaches Settlement with USDA for Underground Storage Tank Violations in Puerto Rico
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 2 (August 7, 2009)
EPA Seeks Comments in Reevaluation of Chemical Perchlorate
Source: U.S. EPA (August 5, 2009)
Boston-Based Bus Company Agrees to $650,000 Penalty for 234 Violations of Clean Air Act and Anti-Idling Regulations
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 1 (August 4, 2009)
Illinois EPA Refers Waste Tire Case to State Attorney General for Enforcement
Source: Illinois EPA (July 26, 2009)
EPA Announces Underground Storage Tank Assessment and Clean-up Funding
Source: CCAR (July 22, 2009)
Washington State Fuel Distributor to Pay $10,000 and Train Employees to Settle UST Penalty
Source: Washington Dept. of Ecology (July 21, 2009)
National Automotive Service Task Force Announces Improved Information Request System
Source: NASTF (July 21, 2009)
Chemical Skin Hazard Strategy Revised by NIOSH to Provide More Useful, Detailed Notations
Source: NIOSH (July 17, 2009)
U.S.D.A. Facility in Maryland Settles Underground Storage Tank and Hazardous Waste Violations
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 3 (July 2, 2009)
Pennsylvania Seeks $6.1 Million in Recovery Funds for Cleanup of Leaking USTs
Source: Pennsylvania DEP (July 1, 2009)
New Rule Bans "Topping Off," Goes into Effect for Oregon Gas Stations
Source: Oregon DEQ (July 1, 2009)
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