News Release
Per USEPA News Release 19 July 2012
Company Fails to Properly Report Chemical Storage & Useage
A chemical producer faces an EPA fine of $93,900 for failing to report the use and storage of hazardous chemicals at its Fairfield, Conn. facility, in violation of the federal right-to-know law.
According to a recent EPA complaint, the company, 5N Plus, …
Read MoreOne “Extra” Day
The federal USEPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Report under EPCRA Section 313 (commonly referred to as “Form R”) are normally due on July 1 of each calendar year. However, since July 1 falls on a Sunday this year, the USEPA will accept Reporting Year (RY) 2011 TRI forms that are posted and/or postmarked …
Per USEPA News Release 07 May 2012:
Rhodes International, Inc. will pay over $84,000 to settle hazardous chemical reporting violations at its facility in Caldwell, Idaho, according to a consent agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
The Rhodes facility produces frozen cinnamon rolls and other frozen bread products. According to EPA, the facility stored large amounts …
Read MorePer USEPA News Release 03/27/2012
Clean Air Act (CAA) and Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA) Violations
The USEPA and the State of Kansas have reached an agreement with the National Cooperative Refinery Association (NCRA) to settle violations of federal environmental laws and the Kansas State Implementation Plan at its petroleum refinery and …
As posted on the USEPA’s website – January 5, 2012:
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing its annual national analysis of the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI), providing all Americans with vital information about their communities. The TRI program publishes information on toxic chemical disposals and other releases into the air, land and water, as …
Release Date: 11/09/2011 – USEPA.gov
The Issue:
According to USEPA data, a pharmaceutical manufacturer, has agreed to pay a $44,623 civil penalty to settle four violations of environmental regulations related to the public reporting of toxic chemicals at its facility in Bridgeton, Mo. Submission of the annual toxic chemical reports is a requirement of the …
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On August 22, 2011 the USEPA announced a penalty assessment against a chemical processing facility in Cranston, Rhode Island for failing to appropriately report chemicals used on site in violation of federal right-to-know laws. The company is currently facing a penalty of $33,400.
According to EPA’s New England office, John R. Hess & Company failed to file Toxic …
Read More7/18/2011 – USEPA
The USEPA found the Tenaris Global Services, (USA) Corp. in violation of federal reporting standards under the Emergency Planning Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) pursuant to Section 313 of the standard (commonly referred to as Form R). The company failed to report quantities of chemicals on site that were manufactured, processed or otherwise used …
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