The Bullet: The Cherry Island Landfill, operated by the Delaware Solid Waste Authority was issued several Notice of Violations (NOVs) by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) for several potential violations of the state’s Solid and…
Army Settles With EPA for Hazardous Waste Violations at Fort Wainwright, AK – Pays $59,220 in Penalties
The Bullet: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached a settlement with the U.S. Army for alleged violations of its hazardous waste permit at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. As part of the settlement, the Army has agreed to pay $59,220 in…
NASA Pays $50,660 Penalty to Settle Alleged Violations of the Clean Air Act and RCRA
The Bullet: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has agreed to pay a $50,660 penalty to settle alleged violations of federal environmental regulations of the USEPA at the Goddard Space Flight Center, Wallops Island, VA. Who: United State Environmental Protection…
NY DEC Announces Second Arrest in Schenectady Illegal Dumping Case
The Bullet: Police made a second arrest in the illegal dumping of approximately 125 gallons of waste oil in the city of Schenectady, NY following the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect. Who: New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NY DEC).…
North Slope Borough Settles With EPA for Hazardous Waste Violations
The Bullet: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the North Slope Borough, Alaska have reached a settlement that resolves alleged violations of hazardous waste requirements under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. North Slope Borough Settles With EPA for Hazardous…
Pinnacle Oilfield Services Violates Environmental Laws in Louisiana
The Bullet: Pinnacle Oilfield Services, Inc in Broussard, LA will pay a $146,585 civil penalty along with undertaking other measures due to its violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Who: Pinnacle Oilfield Services, Inc., in Broussard, LA…
Oregon DEQ Fines Agilyx Corporation $45,600 for Hazardous Waste Violations
The Bullet: The Oregon DEQ fined Agilyx Corporation $45,600 for multiple and repeated violations of the state’s hazardous waste regulations. The facility was developing a production process that converts plastic to crude oil under contract with Waste Management. Read the Oregon…
Metal Finisher in Seattle pays $24,000 to Settle Hazardous Waste Violations After Corrections are Made
The Bullet: A firm that applies rust-resistant coating to iron and steel has corrected past environmental violations, but will pay a $24,000 fine for having allowed the non-compliance to occur. More… Who: Washington State Department of Ecology Larry Altose, communications,…
Royal Farms Store in Dover, DE Issued RCRA Violation for not Conducting a Hazardous Waste Determination
The Bullet: A Dover, DE store in the Royal Farms chain was issued a violation by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control for a simple – but common – violation of the State’s hazardous waste regulations. Contact…
Household Hazardous Waste Collection in Illinois – Fall of 2014
Hazardous waste generated by a household – including single and multiple residences, hotels and motels, bunkhouses, ranger stations, crew quarters, campgrounds, picnic grounds and day-use recreation areas – is specifically excluded from regulation as a hazardous waste at 40 CFR 261.4(b)(1),…