Environmental & Related News

CCAR-GreenLink® continually reviews sources of news and related environmental information of interest to the automotive industry, including compliance and enforcement actions. Click the links below to read the latest reports.

Vehicle Maintenance Facility Fined $19,136 by Oregon DEQ for Hazardous Waste, Used Oil Management and Wastewater Violations
Source: Oregon DEQ (April 22, 2008)

EPA Issues Final Decision in Gasoline Release Cleanup on D.C.-Maryland Border
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 3 (April 16, 2008)

Michigan DEQ Awards Funding for Scrap Tire Market Development
Source: Michigan DEQ (April 8, 2008)

EPA’s Energy Star Launches Low Carbon IT Campaign
Source: U.S. EPA (April 3, 2008)

Connecticut Gasoline Storage Facility Fined for Clean Air Violations
Source: U.S. EPA Region 1 (April 2, 2008)

EPA Makes $50 Million Available to Clean Up Diesel Engines Nationwide
Source: U.S. EPA (April 2, 2008)

EPA Celebrates Earth Day Throughout April with New Web and Multimedia Features
Source: U.S. EPA (March 31, 2008)

California Air Resources Board Votes to Triple Proposed Amount of Zero Emissions Vehicles
Source: California ARB (March 27, 2008)

Pennsylvania Auto/Truck Recycling Facility Wins Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence
Source: Pennsylvania DEP (March 19, 2008)

EPA Upholds $3.16 Million Penalty for UST Violations in Maryland, Virginia, District of Columbia
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 3 (March 18, 2008)

Louisiana DEQ Implements Delivery Prohibition (“Red Tag”) Regulations for Underground Storage Tanks
Source: Louisiana DEQ (March 14, 2008)

Massachusetts Auto Recycler Penalized for Environmental Violations
Source: Massachusetts DEP (March 13, 2008)

Massachusetts Auto Recycler Fined for Wetlands and Hazardous Waste Violation
Source: Massachusetts DEP (March 5, 2008)

EPA to Celebrate One Millionth Mercury Auto Switch Collection Milestone
Source: U.S. EPA Region 4 (February 25, 2008)

California Air Resources Board to Give Rebates to Clean Vehicle Buyers
Source: California ARB (February 22, 2008)

New Jersey Firm Fined $290,000 for Performing Underground Storage Tank Services Without Certifications
Source: New Jersey DEP (February 20, 2008)

EPA's FY 2009 Budget Will Push for Enforcement and Energy Savings
Source: U.S. EPA (February 4, 2008)

OSHA Issues Enforcement Procedures Directive for New Hexavalent Chromium Standards
Source: OSHA (February 4, 2008)

Connecticut Waste Oil Facility Fined for PCB Violations
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 1 (January 29, 2008)

OSHA Upgrades its Small Business Assistance Website: New Look, Updated "Safety Pays" eTool, and Spanish Language Safety Link
Source: OSHA (January 28, 2008)

New Jersey DEP Launches Stewardship Program to Recognize Businesses that Exceed Regulatory Expectations
Source: New Jersey DEQ (January 18, 2008)

Saving the Environment Can Save Your Shop Money
Source: CollisionWeek (January 16, 2008)

U.S. EPA Final Paint Rule Published in Federal Register
Source: U.S. EPA (January 9, 2008)

Onondaga County, N.Y., to Review Environmental Practices at Fleet Maintenance Facilities in Agreement with EPA
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 2 (January 8, 2008)

Ohio EPA Orders Tires Removed from Ashtabula County Property
Source: Ohio EPA (January 8, 2008)

Ace Hardware Fined $850,000 for Air Quality Violations Involving Polluting Wiper Fluid
Source: California Air Resources Board (January 7, 2008)

U.S. EPA Fines Admiral Transportation $15,000 for Hazardous Waste Violations
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 9 (January 7, 2008)

UST Violations at West Virginia Facility Settled with EPA
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 3 (January 4, 2008)

Court Rules in EPA's Favor to Enforce Agreement on New Jersey Superfund Site
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 2 (January 4, 2008)

OSHA Enforcement Programs Report Positive Results for FY 2007
Source: OSHA (December 28, 2007)

CARB Receives $250,000 Settlement from Wal-Mart on Air Quality Violations from Portable Gas Cans
Source: California Air Resources Board (December 27, 2007)

Illinois EPA Eliminates Over 800,000 Waste Tires in 2007
Source: Illinois EPA (December 19, 2007)

OSHA Publishes Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for New Respirator Fit-Testing Protocol
Source: OSHA (December 19, 2007)

Missouri Convenience Store Loses Over 20,000 Gallons of Gas from Leaking Fuel Tank
Source: Missouri DNR (December 17, 2007)

OSHA's New Publications Web Page Responds to Audience Needs
Source: OSHA (November 20, 2007)

EPA Announces Final Rule on National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Aerosol Coatings
Source: U.S. EPA (November 15, 2007)

OSHA Announces Employer-Paid Personal Protective Equipment Final Rule
Source: OSHA (November 15, 2007)

Michigan DEQ Report Clean Up of Over One Million Scrap Tires in Hillsdale County
Source: Michigan DEQ (November 1, 2007)

Oregon DEQ Proposes Amendments to Underground Storage Tank Compliance Rules
Source: Oregon DEQ (October 31, 2007)

EPA Orders Gas Station Owner to Pay $193,538 for UST Violations in Pennsylvania
Source: EPA, Region 9 (October 23, 2007)

Pennsylvania DEP Takes Action Against Illegal Waste Tire Pile
Source: Pennsylvania DEP (October 5, 2007)

U.S. EPA Fines Bay Area Auto Dealer for Air Violations
Source: U.S. EPA (October 2, 2007)

U.S. Department of Labor Announces Drug-Free Work Week 2007 for October 14-20
Source: U.S. DOL (October 2, 2007)

EPA Proposes Amendments to Oil Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Rule
Source: U.S. EPA (October 1, 2007)

Oregon OSHA Launches Workplace Motor Vehicle Safety Campaign
Source: Oregon OSHA (September 26, 2007)

U.S. EPA and Navajo Nation Inspect Underground Storage Tanks on Tribal Lands
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 9 (September 24, 2007)

Failure to Immediate Report Fuel Spill to MassDEP Results in $8,000 Penalty
Source: Massachusetts DEP (September 21, 2007)

Pennsylvania DEP Approves Waste Tires as Fuel for Co-Generation Power Plant
Source: Pennsylvania DEP (September 18, 2007)

Toxic Chemical Reporting Violations Result in $24,910 Settlement with U.S. EPA for Truck Lining Company
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 9 (September 17, 2007)

Connecticut Fuel Supply Company Faces Clean Water Act Violations of Up to $157,000
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 1 (August 28 , 2007)

Ohio EPA Creates Video Documentary on State's Scrap Tire Program
Source: Ohio EPA (August 24, 2007)

Pennsylvania Gasoline Spill Results in $8,500 Fine
Source: Pennsylvania DEP (August 13, 2007)

$30,000 Penalty Assessed in California for Violations in Underground Storage Tank Testing
Source: California State Water Resources Control Board (August 10, 2007)

Massachusetts DEP Assesses $10,000 Penalty to Auto Dealer for Violating Waste Site Cleanup Requirements
Source: Massachusetts DEP (August 9, 2007)

Massachusetts Auto Parts Company Penalized $10,000 for Wetlands Violation
Source: Massachusetts DEP (July 19, 2007)

Pennsylvania DEP Extends Underground Storage Tank Programs Through 2012
Source: Pennsylvania DEP (June 29 , 2007)