Massachusetts Company Agrees to Pay $28,110 for PCB Violations (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:07:27 -0400) (Boston—July 23, 2008) Ludlow Industrial Realties, Inc. (LIR) of Ludlow, Massachusetts will pay a penalty of $28,110 and will spend at least $45,536 to perform a supplemental environmental project (SEP) to settle EPA claims that it violated federal polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) regulations
Electrical Transformers to be Removed from Montville, Conn. Superfund Site (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:58:55 -0400) Boston, Mass
Blog Question of the Week: What do you use: paper, plastic, or reusable bags? (Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:17:35 -0400) (7/21/08) Ever wanted to tell EPA what you thought on an environmental topic? Each week, you have your chance in the EPA blog, Greenversations. Each question is an open-ended blog entry; please share your thoughts as comments
Epson Portland, Inc. Facility in Hillsboro, Oregon Joins EPA’s Partnership, Pledges to Reduce Hazardous Waste (Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:35:10 -0400) (Portland, Oregon – July 17, 2008) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) marked the entry of Epson Portland, Inc. (EPI) in Hillsboro, Oregon into the National Partnership for Environmental Priorities (NPEP)
Vote for the Winner of the Rachel Carson Sense of Wonder Contest (Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:03:05 -0400) (Washington, D.C. - July 17, 2008) The U.S
U.S. EPA fines landscaping business $12,300 after misused pesticides reach Northern California waterway (Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:50:29 -0400) (San Francisco, Calif. -- 07/15/08) – The U.S
Large Boston Real Estate Corporation Charged With Failing to Warn Tenants About Lead Paint in Mass. and Conn. (Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:48:07 -0400) (Boston, Mass
Blog Question of the Week: Do you pay attention to where your food comes from? (Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:00:56 -0400) (Washington, D.C. – July 14, 2008) Ever wanted to tell EPA what you thought on an environmental topic? Each week, you have your chance in the EPA blog, "Greenversations." Each question is an open-ended blog entry; please share your thoughts as comments
Soil Fumigant Pesticides Subject to New Safety Measures (Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:22:09 -0400) (Washington, D.C. - July 10, 2008) New safety measures for soil fumigant pesticides will increase protections for agricultural workers and bystanders - people who live, work, or otherwise spend time near fields that are fumigated
Blog Question of the Week: Why do you drink bottled water or tap water? (Mon, 7 Jul 2008 11:57:24 -0400) (Washington, D.C. – July 7, 2008) Ever wanted to tell EPA what you thought on an environmental topic? Each week, you have your chance in the EPA blog, "Greenversations." Each question is an open-ended blog entry; please share your thoughts as comments
Importing or Exporting? New EPA Web Portal Provides Environmental Requirements (Tue, 1 Jul 2008 13:00:52 -0400) (7/1/08) EPA has developed a one-stop Web portal to help importers and exporters of goods meet requirements to protect human health and the environment
EPA files complaint against Nevada Onion for alleged pesticide violations (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:19:54 -0400) SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency filed a complaint against Nevada Onion, an agricultural establishment, for the improper and unsafe use of registered pesticides, a violation of federal pesticide law
Blog Question of the Week: What would convince you to change your driving habits? (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:41:53 -0400) (Washington, D.C. – June 30, 2008) Ever wanted to tell EPA what you thought on an environmental topic? Each week, you have your chance in the EPA blog, "Greenversations." Each question is an open-ended blog entry; please share your thoughts as comments
Foxboro, Mass. Landlord to Pay Penalty and Take Steps to Reduce Risk of Lead Poisoning (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:02:26 -0400) (Boston, Mass. - June 25, 2008) - Landlord Daniel J. Lynch will pay a fine and take action to reduce the risk of lead poisoning at an apartment building in Foxboro, Mass. This will settle EPA claims that Mr
EPA Honors Recipients of 2008 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards (Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:09:43 -0400) (6/24/08) For the 13th straight year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is recognizing chemical technologies developed by leading researchers and industrial innovators that are making significant contributions to pollution prevention in the United States
Blog Question of the Week: How would you use blogs, wikis, podcasts, and other Web 2.0 tools to protect the environment? (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:31:03 -0400) (Washington, D.C. – June 23, 2008) Ever wanted to tell EPA what you thought on an environmental topic? Each week, you have your chance in the EPA blog, "Greenversations." Each question is an open-ended blog entry; please share your thoughts as comments
Pfizer To Pay $975,000 For Alleged Clean Air Violations at Connecticut Facility (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:15:39 -0400) (Boston, Mass. - June 23, 2008) - The pharmaceutical company Pfizer Inc
EPA Signs Agreement with Companies to Remove Major Source of Dioxin from the Lower Passaic River (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:26:14 -0400) (New York, N.Y.) A momentous agreement between EPA, Occidental Chemical and Tierra Solutions calls for the most significant removal of contaminated material from the Passaic in history
EPA to Undertake Scientific and Regulatory Evaluation of Formaldehyde Use in Pressed Wood Products (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:10:48 -0400) EPA is launching a broad effort to gain a greater scientific understanding of the potential health risks of formaldehyde’s use in pressed wood products
Pesticide Product Recalls (Wednesday, 23 April 2008) No product recall announcements listed. (See item below "Consumer Alerts for pesticide products" for additional information.) Pesticide registrants are required to report any potential problems with EPA-registered pesticide products. EPA works with registrants to recall products deemed faulty or substandard or that could potentially cause consumer injury or harm the environmental. Registrants often voluntarily recall products and reformulate or repair potential hazards.
Consumer Alerts for Pesticide Products (Wednesday, 23 April 2008) Contains information on illegal pesticides, "stop sale" orders, product use phase-outs or cancellations and pesticide label issues.
Stop Sale Order Issued (Wednesday, 23 April 2008) EPA orders Scotts to stop selling two Miracle-Gro products. These products are illegal, unregistered and misbranded pesticides. EPA will also issue a stop sale order to Scotts Lawn Care Service. Find out what consumers should do.
Motor Vehicle Recalls (Weds, 2 Apr 2008 9:00:00 EST) EPA publishes calendar year summaries of all emission-related recalls beginning with 1991. The report for 2007 has been completed and is posted on www.epa.gov/otaq/recall.htm.