Environmental & Related News

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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)

Virginia Gas Station Owner Settles Underground Storage Tank Violations
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 3 (June 30, 2009)

EPA Grants California GHG Waiver
Source: U.S. EPA (June 30, 2009)

California Air Resources Board Reaches Settlement on Non-Certified Catalytic Converters
Source: CARB (June 24, 2009)

Pennsylvania DEP Accepting Grant Applications to Provide Nitrogen Tire Inflation
Source: Pennsylvania DEP (June 17, 2009)

$43,000 Penalty Settles Hazardous Waste Violations for Auto Parts Company at Maryland Facility
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 3 (June 12, 2009)

7-Eleven Settles UST Violations at Two Western Pensylvania Locations
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 3 (June 12, 2009)

EPA Extends the Compliance Dates for All Facilities Subject to Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Rule
Source: U.S. EPA (June 12, 2009)

New York DEC Offers Help for Auto Body Shops
Source: New York DEC (June 11, 2009)

Massachusetts DEP Issues $33,750 Penalty for Hazardous Waste and Solid Waste Management Violations at Auto Salvage Yard
Source: MassDEP (June 10, 2009)

Environmental Violations Result in $2,000 Fine for Massachusetts Gasoline Station/Repair Shop
Source: MassDEP (June 10, 2009)

Massachusetts Auto Recycler Penalized $4,000 for Hazardous Waste and Air Quality Violations
Source: MassDEP (June 3, 2009)

Oregon Tire Repair Business Receives $6,014 Penalty for Water Quality Permit Violations
Source: Oregon DEQ (June 1, 2009)

Frederick County, Md., Settles Underground Storage Tank Violations
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 3 (May 28, 2009)

Federal Facilities Agree to Pay Fine, Reduce Pollution to Settle UST Violations at Puerto Rico Facility
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 2 (May 28, 2009)

Massachusetts Auto Repair Facility Fined for Violating State Environmental Regulations
Source: Massachusetts DEP (May 27, 2009)

Water Quality Permit Violation Results in $4,928 Penalty for Oregon Auto Auction Facility
Source: Oregon DEQ (May 21, 2009)

Auto Parts Company to Pay $13,500 Penalty for Massachusetts Environmental Violations
Source: Massachusetts DEP (May 21, 2009)

EPA Reaches Agreement with Automotive Parts Manufacturer on Clean Air Violations
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 5 (May 19, 2009)

Oregon DEQ Issues $7,600 Penalty for Used Oil Violations
Source: Oregon DEQ (May 18, 2009)

Oregon DEQ Issues $5,944 Penalty to Auto Salvage Company for Water Quality Permit Violation
Source: Oregon DEQ (May 18, 2009)

Car Dealership Fined $175,000 for Installing Unapproved Aftermarket Parts
Source: California ARB (May 11, 2009)

Washington Repair Shop Reaches $9,300 Settlement for PCBs in Used Oil
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 10 (May 4, 2009)

Oregon DEQ Penalizes Auto Salvage Business $9,061 for Operating Without Stormwater Permit
Source: Oregon DEQ (May 1, 2009)

California Integrated Waste Management Board Awards $2 Million in Grants for Tire Cleanup Projects
Source: CIWMB (April 21, 2009)

U.S. Army Settles Underground Storage Tank Violations at Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 3 (April 20, 2009)

Massachusetts Firm Fined for Hazardous Waste Violations
Source: Massachusetts DEP (April 16, 2009)

OSHA Notifies Workplaces with High Injury and Illness Rates
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA (April 17, 2009)

Air Resources Board Fines Nissan Motor Company $4.4 Million for Failing to Monitor Emissions
Source: CARB (April 16, 2009)

Oregon to Receive Federal Funds for Leaking Underground Storage Tanks Program
Source: Oregon DEQ (April 13, 2009)

UST Violations Result in $70,000 Penalty for Virginia Company
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 3 (April 9, 2009)

Massachusetts DEP Inspection Finds Multiple Violations at Auto Parts Facility
Source: Massachusetts DEP (April 2, 2009)

OSHA's New Guidance Document Provides Employers with Vital Information for Selecting Respirators for Employees
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA (April 1, 2009)

Washington Company Fined $24,000 for Hazardous Waste Violations
Source: Washington DOE (March 30, 2009)

EPA Further Extends Effective Date of SPCC Requirements Finalized in December 2008
Source: U.S. EPA (March 30, 2009)

Ohio EPA Reaches Settlement with Auto Dealer for Hazardous Waste Violations
Source: Ohio EPA (March 27, 2009)

California Air Resources Board to Require Tire Pressure Checks by Automotive Maintenance Industry
Source: CARB (March 26, 2009)

Pennsylvania DEP Offers Energy Statewide Workshops to Help Small Businesses Improve Efficiency, Cut Costs
Source: Pennsylvania DEP (March 25, 2009)

Navajo Nation EPA to Inspect Underground Storage Tanks on Behalf of U.S. EPA in Pilot Program
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 9 (March 24, 2009)

Oregon Company to Pay Penalty for Failure to Monitor Underground Storage Tank
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 10 (March 17, 2009)

EPA Settles with Delphi Automotive Systems on Chemical Spills Reporting Violation
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 5 (March 13, 2009)

EPA Concludes Clean-up of Hazardous Substances at Hawaii Property that Include Waste Oil, Paints, Solvents
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 9 (March 13, 2009)

Bay Area Company Fined $12,000 for Emissions Violations
Source: California ARB (March 12, 2009)

Two Massachusetts Educational Institutions Face Penalties for Oil Spill Prevention and EPCRA Violations
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 1 (March 12, 2009)

Company Fined $10,000 for Diesel Emission Violations
Source: California ARB (March 10, 2009)

EPA Awards Contract for Development Process to Produce Low-Cost Biodiesel
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 8 (March 9, 2009)

BP Products to Pay Penalty to Settle Environmental Violations at Refinery
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 6 (March 9, 2009)

Oregon DEQ Issues $5,580 Penalty for Underground Storage Tank Violations
Source: Oregon DEQ (March 5, 2009)

California Air Resources Board Announces Policy for April 1 Enhanced Vapor Recovery (EVR) Deadline
Source: California ARB (March 5, 2009)

Washington Department of Ecology Seeks Public Comment on “Beyond Waste” Plan Update
Source: Washington DOE (March 4, 2009)

Clean Water Act Violations Cost Idaho Oil Distributor Over $123,000 to Settle
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 10 (March 2, 2009)

Illinois Company Fined $10,252 by Oregon DEQ for Performing Unlicensed UST Services
Source: Oregon DEQ (March 2, 2009)

ADEQ Improves Air Quality in Nogales by Completing 55 Truck Retrofits that will Reduce Harmful Emissions
Source: Arizona DEQ (Febuary 20, 2009)

ARB fines San Francisco scooter importer $4,350 for improper vehicle engine labels
Source: California ARB (Febuary 17, 2009)

Massachusetts Inspection Station Fined $12,000 for Performing Fraudulent Auto Emissions Tests
Source: Ohio EPA (Febuary 12, 2009)

BP America to Pay $66,850 Penalty for Air Pollution Control Violations at Two Ohio Gas Stations
Source: Ohio EPA (Febuary 11, 2009)

Oregon DEQ Issues $11,200 Penalty to Company for Failure to Comply with State Spill Rules
Source: Oregon DEQ (Febuary 10, 2009)

Illinois EPA Reports Collection and Recycling of Vehicle Mercury Switches Doubles from Previous Year
Source: Illinois EPA (February 5, 2009)

Oil Company Fined for Inadequate Spill Prevention Controls
Source: U.S. EPA, Region 1 (February 5, 2009)

California Air Resources Board Issues $10,000 Fine to Company Producing Uncertified Stretch Limousines
Source: California ARB (February 5, 2009)

California ARB Adopts Regulation to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from DIY Cans of Automobile Refrigerant
Source: California ARB (January 22, 2009)

Massachusetts Gasoline Station Site Owner Fined $2,000 for Failure to Complete Cleanup Actions
Source: Massachusetts DEP (January 21, 2009)

OSHA Publishes Proposed Rulemaking to Establish Revised Procedures for Fit Testing Respirators
Source: OSHA (January 21, 2009)

New Jersey Trucking Company Fined For Hazardous Waste Transportation Violations
Source: Pennsylvania DEP (January 21, 2009)

Automotive Lift Institute Releases Updated Lifting Point Guide
Source: Automotive Lift Institute, Inc. (January 14, 2009)

EPA Encourages the Use of Solvents with Smaller Environmental Impact
Source: U.S. EPA (January 13, 2009)

National Safety Council Calls Nationwide Ban on Cell Phone Use While Driving
Source: NSC (January 12, 2009)

Kragen Auto Fined $600,000 for Selling Products that Don't Comply with California Air Quality Requirements
Source: California ARB (January 9, 2009)