Under Settlement, North Windham, Conn. Company Reduces Hazardous Waste BOSTON – In a recent settlement with EPA, the manufacturer of bonded abrasives in North Windham, Conn. has acquired new equipment that will reduce its generation of waste epoxy resins. The settlement resolves allegations by EPA that United Abrasives, Inc. violated...
Southern Nevada’s Club Ride Commuter Service Wins EPA Honor
Southern Nevada’s Club Ride Commuter Service Wins EPA Honor Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada one of seven awardees nationwide SAN FRANCISCO – This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is honoring Club Ride Commuter Services with its 2015 Clean Air Excellence Award for their commuter program designed to...
Mercury incident at Banks, Oregon home requires EPA emergency cleanup
Mercury incident at Banks, Oregon home requires EPA emergency cleanup (Seattle—April 17, 2015) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has completed an emergency cleanup of elemental mercury at a residential home in Banks, Oregon. EPA worked closely with state and local authorities to complete the cleanup and ensure that public health...