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Published on September 30, 2014 - 16:15 GMT

EPA Finalizes $11 Million Plan to Clean Up Soil and Groundwater at Toxic Site in Glen Cove, New York

(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized its cleanup plan to address contaminated groundwater and soil at the Mattiace Petrochemical Co., Inc. Superfund site in Glen Cove, New York. The groundwater and soil are contaminated …

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Published on September 26, 2014 - 15:09 GMT

St. Lawrence County Cheese Manufacturer to Upgrade its Operations in Agreement with the EPA; New Manufacturing Equipment Will ...

(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a legal settlement with Losurdo Foods Inc. of Heuvelton, New York that will reduce the amount of pollutants the company discharges to the municipal water treatment plant. Losurdo has …

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Published on September 24, 2014 - 14:21 GMT

EPA Finalizes Plan to Address Contaminated Soil at Maywood Chemical Company Superfund Site in NJ

(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized its plan to address chemically-contaminated soil at the Maywood Chemical Company Superfund site in Maywood, Lodi and Rochelle Park, New Jersey. Previous industrial activity at the site …

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Published on September 22, 2014 - 19:05 GMT

BJ’s Wholesale Club Joins EPA’s Food Recovery Challenge Program; Emphasis on Feeding the Hungry and Not Landfills during Hunger ...

Release Date: 09/22/2014 Contact Information: EPA, Jennifer May-Reddy, may.jennifer@epa.gov, cell phone 646-369-0039 and BJ’s Wholesale Club, Maria Fruci, mfruci@bjs.com, cell phone 781-686-7724 (Edison, NJ) Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency …

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Published on September 22, 2014 - 15:46 GMT

EPA Announces Cleanup Plan for Radiation Technology Superfund Site in Rockaway Township, New Jersey; Congressmember Rodney ...

(New York, N.Y.) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Judith A. Enck and Congressmember Rodney P. Frelinghuysen today announced a plan to demolish or remove 34 buildings and structures at the Radiation Technology, Inc. Superfund site …

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Published on September 18, 2014 - 15:57 GMT

EPA Accepting Comment on Proposed Agreement for the Purchase of Sparrows Point Facility

EPA Accepting Comment on Proposed Agreement for the Purchase of Sparrows Point Facility Release Date: 09/18/2014 Contact Information: Donna Heron 215-814-5113, heron.donna@epa.gov The proposed Prospective Purchaser Agreement (PPA) requires SPT to perform …

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Published on September 16, 2014 - 17:24 GMT

EPA Adds Pierson’s Creek Site in Newark, NJ to the Federal Superfund List Due to High Levels of Mercury

(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today added the Pierson’s Creek site in Newark, New Jersey to its Superfund list of the country’s most hazardous waste sites. Past industrial activity at and in the vicinity of the site, including …

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Published on September 16, 2014 - 15:58 GMT

EPA Decision on State of New York’s Proposal to Use Clean Water Funding for Projects Related to Replacing the Tappan Zee Bridge

EPA Decision on State of New York’s Proposal to Use Clean Water Funding for Projects Related to Replacing the Tappan Zee Bridge Release Date: 09/16/2014 Contact Information: Each year, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides millions of …

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Published on September 16, 2014 - 14:39 GMT

$120,000 EPA Grant Will Help Puerto Rico Community Group to Reduce Air Pollution

(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $120,000 to Desarrollo Integral del Sur Inc. to help them identify sources of air pollution in the Tallaboa-Encarnacion, Puerto Rico community. The community is located in an industrial …

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Published on September 15, 2014 - 18:50 GMT

EPA Extends Comment Period for Proposed Cleanup Plan for Housatonic River “Rest of River” to October 27, 2014

EPA Extends Comment Period for Proposed Cleanup Plan for Housatonic River “Rest of River” to October 27, 2014 Release Date: 09/12/2014 Contact Information: David Deegan, (617) 918-1017 BOSTON – EPA is extending the comment period on its Draft …

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Published on September 12, 2014 - 14:52 GMT

Navy settles alleged environmental violations at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads

Navy settles alleged environmental violations at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads Release Date: 09/12/2014 Contact Information: Roy Seneca seneca.roy@epa.gov 215-814-5567 PHILADELPHIA (September 12 , 2014) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency …

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Published on September 8, 2014 - 16:06 GMT

Partnership Releases New Blueprint to Protect and Restore Long Island Sound; Public Meetings Planned September 16 and 17 in New ...

(Stamford, CT) The Long Island Sound Study, a partnership of federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as nonprofit and community groups and businesses, today released a new updated Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan for restoring …

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Published on September 4, 2014 - 17:27 GMT

EPA to Hold Free Citizen Science Conferences in San Juan, Puerto Rico; September 11 and 12 Workshops to be Held at the University ...

(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will be holding day-long workshops on September 11 and 12 at the University of Puerto’s Rio Piedras Campus to share information about ways in which people can get involved in collecting …

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Published on September 4, 2014 - 17:27 GMT

Owners of Buffalo-Area Gas Stations Ordered to Pay $290,000 in Penalties

(New York, N.Y.) The owners and operators of four gasoline stations in the Buffalo, New York area have been ordered to pay the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency a total of $287,100 in penalties. In August 2012, the EPA issued a complaint to owners and …

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Published on August 28, 2014 - 17:17 GMT

EPA Takes Action to Protect Public from Hazardous Waste Fines SUNY Downstate Medical Center for Improper Storage and Handling of ...

(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a legal complaint against SUNY Downstate Medical Center for violating federal hazardous waste law. The hospital must come into compliance with hazardous waste requirements and faces fines …

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Published on August 25, 2014 - 23:24 GMT

Marysville metal caster invests $230,000 in hazardous waste reduction as part of EPA settlement

Marysville metal caster invests $230,000 in hazardous waste reduction as part of EPA settlement Release Date: 08/25/2014 Contact Information: Hanady Kader, EPA Public Affairs, 206-553-0454, kader.hanady@epa.gov Agreement also includes $18,000 civil …

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Published on August 19, 2014 - 18:16 GMT

News Brief: U.S. EPA Accepting Public Comments on Cleanup Plan for National Fireworks OU2 Superfund Site

News Brief: U.S. EPA Accepting Public Comments on Cleanup Plan for National Fireworks OU2 Superfund Site Release Date: 08/19/2014 Contact Information: James Pinkney, (404) 562-9183 (Direct), (404) 562-8400 (Main) pinkney.james@epa.gov Atlanta-The U.S. …

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Published on August 19, 2014 - 17:35 GMT

EPA Agreement with Prince Georges County School District Ensures Compliance with Safeguards for Asbestos in Schools

EPA Agreement with Prince Georges County School District Ensures Compliance with Safeguards for Asbestos in Schools Release Date: 08/19/2014 Contact Information: Donna Heron 215-814-5113 / heron.donna@epa.gov PHILADELPHIA (August 19, 2014) -- In a …

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Published on August 15, 2014 - 18:46 GMT

Proposed Plan Meeting Scheduled for Escambia Treating Company Superfund Site

Proposed Plan Meeting Scheduled for Escambia Treating Company Superfund Site Release Date: 08/15/2014 Contact Information: James Pinkney, (404) 562-9183 (Direct), (404) 562-8400 (Main) pinkney.james@epa.gov ATLANTA – Today the U.S. Environmental …

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Published on August 15, 2014 - 17:13 GMT

New York Organizations Use EPA Grants to Monitor Water Pollution in their Communities; EPA Launches Equipment Loan Program to Help ...

“Citizen science is an important, growing field that can provide invaluable insight into pollution problems in local communities,” said EPA Regional Administrator Judith A. Enck. “This funding will help inform local residents about the environmental …

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