EPA, Alliant Techsystems Operations settle hazardous waste violations at Elkton, Maryland facility
PHILADELPHIA (Dec. 3, 2020) – Alliant Techsystems Operations LLC has agreed to pay a $36,920 penalty to settle alleged violations of federal and Maryland hazardous waste regulations at its Elkton, Maryland, manufacturing plant.
EPA Proposes to Approve Partial Coal Ash Permit Program for the State of Texas
WASHINGTON (December 3, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to approve the Texas partial permit program for the management of coal combustion residuals – commonly known as CCR or coal ash – in landfills and surface impoundments.
LA port giving near real-time info to help empty container returns
[caption caption="The data generated by the new Return Signal platform in Los Angeles-Long Beach is updated every five minutes and is pushed to users. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com."][/caption]The Port of Los Angeles is hoping a new digital platform that provides near-real-time information meant to ease the return of empty containers will...
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EPA Celebrates 50 Year of Progress, Dedicates Conference Center to First Administrator
WASHINGTON (December 2, 2020) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) celebrates 50 years of protecting human health and the environment in the United States, on tribal lands, and around the world.
EPA Finalizes Clean Air Act Permit for Limetree Bay Facility on St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
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OOCL to levy US West Coast surcharge, citing congestion
[caption caption="OOCL will implement a congestion surcharge due to ongoing delays at US West Coast ports. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com."][/caption]Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) Tuesday said it will implement an “emergency intermodal surcharge” of $350 per dry container at US West Coast ports from Jan. 1, becoming the latest carrier to...
EPA and Western Equipment & Truck, Inc., agree on plan to address company’s impacts to Big Thompson River habitat
DENVER (December 1, 2020) – The U.S.