Awards Aim to Reduce Pollution to Pacific Ocean

  On October 10, 2012, the Environmental Protection Agency announced that $214,000 in grants is being provided to the Product Stewardship Institute, Inc. and the Monterey Bay Aquarium in order to reduce the amount of debris entering the oceans.     The Product Stewardship Institute, Inc. is receiving $164,245 ...

$30 Million Awarded for Clean Diesel Projects

  On October 11, 2012, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it was awarding $30 million to go to clean diesel projects.  The funds are part of a continuing campaign that is trying to reduce the amount of harmful diesel exhaust—which is a main factor in asthma attacks, respiratory disease, and even ...

$1.2 Million Issued to Improve Indoor Air Quality

  On October 10, 2012, the US Environmental Protection Agency announced that it was awarding $1.2 million to 32 different state and local governments, non-profit organizations, and tribes.  The EPA is certain the support to the governments and organizations will lead to better air quality in classrooms, communities, and even ...

Cleanup Decision for Woonasquatucket River in RI

  On October 10, 2012, the Environmental Protection Agency announced that it has selected a cleanup plan for contaminated soil, sediment, surface water, and groundwater for the Centredale Manor Restoration Project Superfund site in North Providence.    The EPA reports that Dioxins and Polychlorinated Biphenyals ...

40 Freight Companies Awarded for Efficiency

  On October 9, 2012, the Environmental Protection Agency announced 40 freight industry companies were receiving the 2012 SmartWay Excellence Awards.  The achievements go to companies that have worked to move freight efficiently and reduce carbon dioxide emissions at the same time.     The partners under ...

Joplin Receives $2.4M for Contaminated Soil Projects

  On October 4, 2012, the Environmental Protection Agency announced that it was providing the city of Joplin, Missouri with $2.4 million to sample and clean up contaminated soils that were displaced in May of 2011 when an EF-5 tornado tore through the city.  The contaminated soil contains lead and cadmium.     On ...

Finalized $14.5 Million Cleanup Plan for Holley NY

  On October 3, 2012, the Environmental Protection Agency announced a finalized plan for the cleanup of contaminated soil and ground water at Diaz Chemical Corporation in Holley, New York.  The site is a Superfund site where soil and ground water were contaminated with volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds.   The ...

Two Washington Fruit Companies Violate Air Regulations

  On October 2, 2012, the Environmental Protection Agency announced that two fruit companies in east Washington State failed to meet requirements under the Clean Air Act.  The violations result from the misuse of ammonia, and the two companies will have to pay fines and submit numerous reports.     The EPA ...

York Company Settles Hazardous Waste Violations

  On October 2, 2012, the Environmental Protection Agency announced that Bimax, Inc. in York County, Pennsylvania agreed to pay a $36,455 penalty for hazardous waste violations.  The violations occurred at the company’s chemical manufacturing facility on 158 Industrial Road in Glen Rock, Pennsylvania.     Bimax ...

New York Receives $1.4 Million for Invasive Species

On October 2, 2012, the Environmental Protection Agency announced that New York State will receive $1.4 million to combat invasive species.  The grants are a part of 21 grants offered the EPA’s Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.   The grants are listed below: 1. Paul Smith’s College of Arts and Sciences ...

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