U.S. EPA News for Region 01 http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/By+Date!open en-us http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/D3B7EF94183C3D7F85257B67006616C2Boston, Mass. – May 10, 2013) – Blount Boats, Inc., which operates a shipbuilding and ship repair facility in Warren, R.I., has agreed to pay a $24,000 penalty and spend at least $230,000 on a clean air project to resolve EPA claims that Blount violated both federal and state clean air regulations. Blount’s facility builds and repairs vessels such as transport ferries and small cruise shipsFri, 10 May 2013 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/D3B7EF94183C3D7F85257B67006616C2http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/912889DAB3DD4C6E85257B670051938B(Boston, Mass. – May 10, 2013) – EPA has awarded $12 million in Brownfield grants to protect people’s health and lead to a cleaner environment in New England communities. The grants, funded by EPA’s Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup (ARC) grants, provide communities with funding necessary to assess, clean up and redevelop contaminated properties, boost local economies and leverage jobs while protecting public health and the environmentFri, 10 May 2013 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/912889DAB3DD4C6E85257B670051938Bhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/CEAA78358650F51E85257B660080A321(Boston, Mass. – May 9, 2013) – EPA is beginning the process of routine Five-Year Reviews of 16 Superfund sites across New England. EPA conducts evaluations every five years on previously-completed clean up and remediation work performed at sites listed on the “National Priorities List” (aka Superfund sites) to determine whether the implemented remedies at the sites continue to be protective of human health and the environmentThu, 9 May 2013 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/CEAA78358650F51E85257B660080A321http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/97362D7E9C51F94485257B5F006256F8(Boston, Mass. – May 2, 2013) – The Moore Company, based in Providence R.I., has paid a civil penalty of $198,500 to resolve Clean Air Act violations at its Fulflex facility in Brattleboro, Vermont. The Brattleboro facility manufactures and distributes natural and synthetic rubber and elastic tapes, threads, and sheets for use in a broad range of productsThu, 2 May 2013 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/97362D7E9C51F94485257B5F006256F8http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/142138669C8E178185257B5E006EA52C(Boston, Mass. – May 1, 2013) – With the onset of warmer weather, EPA urges New Englanders to be aware of the increased risk of ground-level ozone and fine particle pollution (when combined, often referred to as smog), and take health precautions when smog levels are high. Air quality forecasts are issued daily by the New England state air agenciesWed, 1 May 2013 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/142138669C8E178185257B5E006EA52Chttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/C99C88801692B09485257B5E00598D50(Boston, Mass. – May 1, 2013) – A Rhode Island boatyard will pay a $31,500 penalty and take steps to reduce emissions of volatile organic compounds from paints and thinners used at its Portsmouth, R.I. facility, under a settlement with EPA to resolve allegations of Clean Air Act violationsWed, 1 May 2013 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/C99C88801692B09485257B5E00598D50http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/02E7A4D722EF504485257B5900562007(Boston, Mass. – April 26, 2013) – Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center was honored with an EPA Food Recovery Challenge Achievement Award at this year’s CleanMed Conference in Boston, Mass. This is the first hospital in the country to join and be recognized in EPA’s Food Recovery ChallengeFri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/02E7A4D722EF504485257B5900562007http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/C78A7E9756B24C1785257B56006C1956(Boston, Mass. – April 23, 2013) – In a competition in which more than 3,000 buildings across the country went head-to-head to see which one could reduce its energy use the most over the course of one year, buildings located in New England states made significant strides on energy savings. Building managers made smart energy conservation decisions in areas including improvements in operations and maintenance, and upgrades in equipment and technology. Webster Bank’s facility in Darien, ConnTue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/C78A7E9756B24C1785257B56006C1956http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/B10E4F9706FE84CD85257B55006C9987(Boston, Mass. – April 22, 2013) – Twenty-three colleges and universities in New England have joined an EPA effort to cut the amount of food that goes to waste. This doubles the participation of EPA’s Food Recovery Challenge in 2013, since eleven New England colleges and universities were already participating in the challenge. In 2011, these schools recovered a total of 4,538 tons of foodMon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/B10E4F9706FE84CD85257B55006C9987http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/D40EDF9AED4FB17985257B510053C44C(Boston, Mass. – April 18, 2013) – Two Rhode Island landlords will pay an EPA penalty of $13,900 for violations of federal lead disclosure lawsThu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/D40EDF9AED4FB17985257B510053C44Chttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/157026D0A114929985257B50006E3E36(Boston, Mass. – April 17, 2013) – Three large Massachusetts companies, Ahold USA of Quincy, Staples of Framingham and State Street of Boston, have been recognized by EPA as being among the nation’s top 50 purchasers of Green Power. As part of EPA’s Green Power Partnership, more than 1,400 organizations are purchasing more than 26 billion kilowatt-hours of green power annually, avoiding carbon pollution equal to that created by the electricity use of more than 2.8 million American homesWed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/157026D0A114929985257B50006E3E36http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/FDF3307EB660840F85257B47006DD0BE(Boston, Mass. – April 8, 2013) – A packaging company has agreed to pay $484,900 in penalties to settle EPA claims that it violated numerous federal and state environmental regulations at its liquid and aerosol packaging facility in Dudley, Mass. According to EPA’s complaint, filed in Sept. 2012, Shield Packaging Company, IncMon, 8 Apr 2013 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/FDF3307EB660840F85257B47006DD0BEhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/08CFDD1B9E17930885257B430069E2EA(Boston, Mass. – April 4, 2013) –Torromeo Industries, Inc. will pay a $135,000 civil penalty and implement a compliance program to resolve numerous violations of the Clean Water Act (CWA) at its Kingston, N.H. sand, gravel and stone mining and ready-mix concrete plant. The settlement is pursuant to a consent decree lodged today in the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire, between the company and the U.S. GovernmentThu, 4 Apr 2013 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/08CFDD1B9E17930885257B430069E2EAhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/43E69AA935758F7885257B400064FA10(Boston, Mass. – April 1, 2013) – Seven College and Universities were recently honored by EPA with Food Recovery Challenge Achievement Awards. EPA recognized the following educational institutions for significantly cutting food waste below previous years’ levels: - Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. - Clark University in Worcester, Mass. - Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Mass. - Suffolk University in Boston, Mass. - Middlebury College in Middlebury, VtMon, 1 Apr 2013 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/43E69AA935758F7885257B400064FA10http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/FA6EA4291726CC8285257B3C00501D0F(Boston, Mass. – Mar. 28, 2013) – A Fairfield, Conn. company that develops and produces specialty metal and chemical products will pay a $13,250 penalty, and in addition will purchase at least $47,900 worth of equipment for the Fairfield fire department to settle EPA claims that it violated environmental right-to-know requirements. According to a recent settlement with EPA, 5N Plus IncThu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/FA6EA4291726CC8285257B3C00501D0Fhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/8A8F088C3303697085257B3B0053A0E8(Boston, Mass. – Mar. 27, 2013) – Red Shield Acquisition LLC has agreed to pay a $126,000 fine to resolve claims that it violated the terms of wastewater and stormwater permits at its Old Town, Maine pulp mill, in violation of the Clean Water Act. EPA alleged that Red Shield, which does business under the trade name Old Town Fuel & Fiber, discharged process wastewater and stormwater from the facility in violation of the terms and conditions of permits issued by the Maine DeptWed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/8A8F088C3303697085257B3B0053A0E8http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/6D69E9DFFB73D8D085257B3A005C6001(Boston, Mass. – March 26, 2013) - Eight New England organizations have received 2013 Energy Star Partner of the Year awards. Each year the U.S. EPA and the Department of Energy (DOE) honor organizations that have made outstanding contributions to protecting the environment through energy efficiency. Organizations are recognized in several different categories including Energy Management, Energy Efficiency Program Delivery, Energy Efficiency Program Sponsor, and Energy Star PromotionTue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/6D69E9DFFB73D8D085257B3A005C6001http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/3C47E040C993AAC285257B360063C112(Boston, Mass. – March 22, 2013) – Juan Hernandez, the owner of approximately 80 rental units in 17 properties in Bridgeport, Conn., will pay a penalty of $69,000 under a settlement with EPA for allegations that he violated federal lead paint disclosure rulesFri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/3C47E040C993AAC285257B360063C112http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/446C14AE260461FB85257B340066443F(Boston, Mass. – March 20, 2013) – The City of Portland has agreed to pay a penalty of $53,250 to settle EPA claims that the City did not adequately prevent raw sewage overflows to surface waters from its sewer system. As part of the settlement, the City has agreed to address erosion along the banks of Dole Brook. EPA also previously issued a related order requiring Portland to better manage its sewer system to prevent additional overflowsWed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/446C14AE260461FB85257B340066443Fhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/F4AEBFB39C27C4D385257B34005AC8F3(Boston, Mass. – March 20, 2013) – Over the past several months, EPA has taken a series of enforcement actions against several New England firms for alleged violations of the federal law that governs pesticides in the U.S. (the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, or “FIFRA”) Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/F4AEBFB39C27C4D385257B34005AC8F3http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/0B616FD9575281F085257B320064272D(Boston, Mass.—March 18, 2013) The Kennebec Valley Community College (KVCC) and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) Green Plumbers Training program are teaming up to fix water leaks and recommend efficiency measures during the EPA’s Fix a Leak Week March 18-24Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/0B616FD9575281F085257B320064272Dhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/576F8171DEEB4FF185257B2D00646091(Boston, Mass. – Mar. 13, 2013) – Boston is again being recognized by EPA for its commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions and save money through energy efficiency under an annual list of U.S. metropolitan areas with the most Energy Star buildings certified in 2012. During 2012, Boston ranked 10th among the list of top 25 U.S. metropolitan areas, having 188 buildings certified as Energy Star during the year. Boston was also ranked 10th in 2011Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/576F8171DEEB4FF185257B2D00646091http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/FA1E6025CF40509985257B2B006F8876(Boston, Mass. – Mar. 11, 2013) – EPA is seeking public comment on a proposed agreement to allow the Massachusetts Army National Guard to begin training with M69 hand grenade simulator training devices on the Massachusetts Military Reservation (MMR). The comment period, which runs through April 9, 2013, provides an opportunity for public input on this proposed modification to EPA’s 1997 Safe Drinking Water Act Administrative OrderMon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/FA1E6025CF40509985257B2B006F8876http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/1E90E58F983055CF85257B2400536248(Boston, Mass. – Feb. 28, 2013) – Today, at the Climate Leadership Conference, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Center for Corporate Climate Leadership, the Association of Climate Change Officers (ACCO), the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES), and The Climate Registry (TCR) is recognizing two New England companies with 2013 Climate Leadership Awards. Those New England companies being recognized for their climate leadership are Raytheon of Waltham, MassThu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/1E90E58F983055CF85257B2400536248http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/2ACC7B90B161187B85257B1F0068BCBE(Boston, Mass. – Feb. 27, 2013) – Beginning this week, the first phase of soil removal is beginning at the Beede Waste Oil Superfund Site in Plaistow, N.H. The lightly contaminated soil was previously excavated and/or relocated and stockpiled on site in order to construct a new temporary driveway and access road to the Site. The soil will be trucked off-site utilizing the newly-constructed temporary driveway and access roadWed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/2ACC7B90B161187B85257B1F0068BCBEhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/EB8373831E9F333C85257B1F005D0E57(Boston, Mass. – Feb. 27, 2013) – A Newport R.I. yacht repair facility will take steps to reduce emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from paints and thinners used at its facility, under the terms of a Clean Air Act settlement with EPA. American Shipyard CoWed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/EB8373831E9F333C85257B1F005D0E57http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/3D4670B7EAB2CB3885257B1D006C5719(Boston, Mass. – Feb. 25, 2013) – New Hampshire Plate Glass Corp., based in Portsmouth, N.H., faces a penalty of up to $90,750 for allegedly violating requirements designed to protect children from exposure to lead-based paint during painting and other renovation activities. The alleged violations occurred during a window renovation project performed by the company at the former Frisbee School in Kittery, MaineMon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/3D4670B7EAB2CB3885257B1D006C5719http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/D3676C97BB40F30B85257B190072ED2D(Boston, Mass. – Feb. 21, 2013) – The Uxbridge, Mass. Wastewater Treatment Plant was recently selected by EPA for a 2012 Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Excellence Award. The Uxbridge Wastewater Treatment Plant staff, led by Jim Legg, Chief Operator, William Buma, Operations Manager, and Benn Sherman, DPW Director, was recognized by EPA's New England Office for exceptional work in operating and maintaining the wastewater treatment plantThu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/D3676C97BB40F30B85257B190072ED2Dhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/BBFC7228713205F985257B190072C8FE(Boston, Mass. – Feb. 21, 2013) – Peter Laramie, Chief Operator of the Fair Haven, Vermont Wastewater Treatment Plant is being honored with a "2012 Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Excellence Award" by EPA. Mr. Laramie has done an outstanding job over the years in maintaining and operating the facility. MrThu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/BBFC7228713205F985257B190072C8FEhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/4454FF3439B05C4585257B190072AF78(Boston, Mass. – Feb. 21, 2013) – The City of Taunton, Mass. was recently selected by EPA for a 2012 Regional Industrial Pretreatment Program Excellence Award. The pretreatment program staff of Taunton, Mass., led by Darlene Domingos, Pretreatment Coordinator, was recognized by EPA's New England Office for exceptional work in inspecting, permitting and sampling of its industrial users. The plant was among two facilities in New England acknowledged for exemplary performance during 2012Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/4454FF3439B05C4585257B190072AF78