| Corrected news release: EPA asks for comments on Duke Energy disposal wells |
| CORRECTION TO U.S. EPA Region 5's December 18, 2008 News Release No. 08-OPA182 (EPA Asks For Comments On Duke Energy Disposal Wells.): This press release contains a statement that is overly broad |
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| City and County of Honolulu wastewater treatment plants’ exemptions not renewed / Sand Island and Honouliuli plants will be required to upgrade to full secondary treatment |
| (01/06/09) HONOLULU – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today issued final decisions to not renew the City and County of Honolulu’s variances exempting the Sand Island and Honouliuli Wastewater Treatment plants from full secondary treatment requirements |
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| EPA and Perdue Farms Inc. Sign Water Protection Initiative |
| PHILADELPHIA (January 6, 2009) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced an agreement today with Perdue Farms, Inc., to help protect our nation’s waters in the mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions |
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| Groups Work Together on Water Efficiency Research |
| (Washington, D.C. – Jan. 6, 2009) Five national organizations are joining forces in a historic partnership to further research into water efficiency in plumbing |
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| New Report Reviews Cruise Ship Discharges |
| (Washington, D.C. – Jan. 6, 2009) A final national report on cruise ship discharges will help EPA determine whether the existing State of Alaska discharge standards for sewage and graywater from cruise ships operating in Alaskan waters are adequate, or if more stringent standards are needed |
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| City of Hutchinson, Kan., Honored for Public Water Projects |
| Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Jan |
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| $140,000 settlement lodged in federal court over 2006 oil spill near Scottsburg, Oregon |
| (Seattle, Wash., January 5, 2009) On Wednesday, December 31, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) lodged a Consent Decree in federal court to settle alleged violations of the federal Clean Water Act by Pacific Northern Environmental Corporation(PNE), of Longview, Washington |
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| EPA Orders Hagerman, ID, Property Owner to Repair Damage to the Snake River |
| (Seattle, Washington – December 30, 2008) Mr. John Shaw, a property owner in Hagerman, Idaho, has received a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Clean Water Act Compliance Order for unauthorized dredging and filling of the Snake River near his home |
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| Alaska Property Owner and Contractor agree to pay $30,600 for wetlands violations |
| (Kotzebue, Alaska – December 30, 2008) Quality Asphalt Paving, Inc. (QAP) of Anchorage, Alaska and Kikiktagruk Inupiat Corp. (KIC) of Kotzebue has reached a combined $30,600 settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act (CWA) |
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| EPA Orders Oregon Landowner and Contractor to restore wetlands |
| (Seattle, WASH. December 30, 2008) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a Compliance Order to Mr. Kurt Carstens (landowner) and Mr. Steve Morrill (excavator operator), of Lincoln County near Siletz, Oregon, to address wetlands violations of the federal Clean Water Act (CWA) |
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| John Rapanos agrees to pay for Clean Water Act violations |
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Washington, D.C. - Dec. 29, 2008) John A |
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| $477,000 Grant to Mason City, Iowa, for Water Infrastructure |
| Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Dec. 23, 2008) - EPA has awarded $477,000 to Mason City, Iowa, for improvements to the city's existing sanitary sewer collection system |
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| Town of Bristol, NH Wastewater Treatment Facility
Recognized Nationally for Excellence, along with the NHDES |
| (Boston—December 23, 2008) – EPA has recently selected the Town of Bristol, New Hampshire’s Wastewater Treatment Plant for a National First Place “Operations and Maintenance Excellence Award” in the Most Improved Plant category |
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| Kansas is Making Progress in Assessing and Restoring its Waters |
| Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Dec. 18, 2008) - EPA has approved Kansas' 2006/2008 list of impaired waters |
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| Vessel Discharges Require Permit |
| (Washington, D.C. – Dec. 18, 2008) A new general permit will reduce releases of 26 types of discharges from vessels operating in U.S. waters. Beginning Dec. 19, approximately 61,000 domestically flagged commercial vessels and 8,000 foreign flagged vessels will need to comply with the permit |
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| Summary of enforcement actions to ensure safe drinking water in Montana, Utah and Wyoming |
| (Denver, Colo. -- December 18, 2008) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issues biannual press releases for all drinking water enforcement cases that it initiated during the prior six-month period |
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| EPA asks for comments on Duke Energy disposal wells |
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
No. 08-OPA182 (Chicago, Ill. - Dec. 18, 2008) Duke Energy Indiana of Plainfield, Ind., has applied for federal permits to construct eight underground injection wells at its plant just south of Edwardsport |
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| Three Towns in Southern Maine Seek “No Discharge” Designation to Stem Boat Pollution |
| (Boston, Mass. – Dec. 18, 2008) – EPA is considering a proposal from the State of Maine to designate the coastal waters of Kennebunkport, Kennebunk and Wells as “No Discharge Areas.” If approved, discharges of treated and untreated boat sewage would be prohibited within the town boundaries |
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| EPA awards Arkansas nearly $1 million for water pollution program |
| (Dallas, Texas – December 18, 2008) The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $950,000 to the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) to plan and implement a comprehensive water pollution program |
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| Finalists for Grants to Improve the Gulf of Mexico Include The Nature Conservancy In Tennessee |
| (ATLANTA – Dec. 18, 2008) A total of $3.7 million is available to help selected organizations reduce pollutants that contribute to the oxygen-depleted zone in the northern Gulf of Mexico |
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| Finalists for Grants to Improve the Gulf of Mexico Include Two Organizations In Kentucky |
| (ATLANTA – Dec. 18, 2008) A total of $3.7 million is available to help selected organizations reduce pollutants that contribute to the oxygen-depleted zone in the northern Gulf of Mexico |
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| Deadline for National CARE Grant Applications is March 16 |
| Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Dec. 17, 2008) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is accepting applications for grants from the national Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) program |
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| Grants promote community health and environmental justice in Colorado |
| EPA boosts projects in Alamosa, Denver, Fort Collins and Silverton (Denver, Colo. -- December 17, 2008) A series of grants from the U.S |
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| A Drop Reduced, A Drop Saved: PepsiCo, Pinellas County Utilities Named Water Efficiency Leaders |
| (Washington, D.C. - Dec. 16, 2008) Water efficiency is critical to the growing U.S. economy and quality of life. Water Efficiency Leaders are being recognized for their contributions in reducing, reusing and recycling water through leadership, innovation and water saved |
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| Alaska Property Owner Agrees to pay $15,300 for tidelands violation |
| (Sitka, Alaska – December 16, 2008) Allen Marine, Inc., of Sitka, Alaska, has reached a $15,300 settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act |
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| EPA awarding $2.8 Million to help protect Western estuaries and Watersheds |
| (Seattle, WASH. – December 16, 2008) On December 9, 2008, the U.S |
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| Austin company recognized as a 2008 Water Efficiency Leader |
| Acequia increases projected water efficiency across nearly 70 commercial properties (Dallas, Texas – December 16, 2008) The Environmental Protection Agency recognized Austin-based company Acequia as a 2008 Water Efficiency Leader today for exceeding expectations in water management |
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| Santa Fe organization recognized as a 2008 Water Efficiency Leader |
| Homewise, Inc |
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| How Healthy Are America’s Coasts?
EPA’s Environmental Assessment Provides Wellness Check-Up |
| (Washington, DC – December 16, 2008) The overall condition of the nation’s coastal waters has improved slightly, based on a recently released environmental assessment. The National Coastal Condition Report III (NCCRIII) is the third in a series of environmental assessments of U.S |
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| U.S. EPA applauds Orange County for wastewater purification / Water district ’s treated sewer water exceeds federal drinking water standards |
| LOS ANGELES – The Orange County Water District is being awarded the prestigious Water Efficiency Award by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in recognition of the district’s leadership in wastewater purification for groundwater replenishment |
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