U.S. EPA News for Region 10 http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/By+Date!open en-us http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/75FC8C6868B96AB885257678005AF21E(Seattle, Wash. – November 23, 2009) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has required the U.S. Navy to consider more rigorous cleanup options for residential and shoreline property near the Jackson Park Housing Complex in Bremerton, WashingtonMon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/75FC8C6868B96AB885257678005AF21Ehttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/E8A3A844BD801AF1852576770067B52D(Seattle, Wash. – Nov. 23, 2009) The City of Kendrick, Idaho has reached a $3,500 settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for alleged Clean Water Act violations at the city’s wastewater treatment plantMon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/E8A3A844BD801AF1852576770067B52Dhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/1B341941C6CB024A852576770066A096(Seattle, Wash.—Nov.23, 2009) A company and an individual on Indian reservations in the Northwest have agreed to pay penalties for violations of the Federal Air Rules for Indian Reservations under the Clean Air Act, according to two orders issued by the Environmental Protection AgencyMon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/1B341941C6CB024A852576770066A096http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/CACB78B39DA74784852576730069F16A(Seattle, Wash. – Nov. 19, 2009) The people of Nelson Island and nearby coastal communities will be better able to protect themselves from toxic chemicals thanks to a nearly $300,000 Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyThu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/CACB78B39DA74784852576730069F16Ahttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/265C0B897CB3AB3185257672006F3002(Seattle, Wash.—Nov. 18, 2009) Three companies in Washington, Oregon and Idaho are the target of enforcement actions for their failure to follow federal pesticide laws, according to orders issued by the Environmental Protection Agency. J.RWed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/265C0B897CB3AB3185257672006F3002http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/4DE4993AA9AFCB3485257670006FEBA7(Seattle, Wash.—November 16, 2009) The public is encouraged to take a close look at a new proposed Clean Water Act permit that would affect animal feeding operations in Idaho. If enacted as proposed, this permit, issued by the U.SMon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/4DE4993AA9AFCB3485257670006FEBA7http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/2BF785A762142E008525766A0058FD23(Seattle, Wash. – NovTue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/2BF785A762142E008525766A0058FD23http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/F9A20FB5E525FFC78525766400024014(Haines, Alaska – Nov. 3, 2009) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has filed a complaint against Chilkoot Fish & Caviar, Inc. for violations of the federal Clean Water Act. The violations occurred at Chilkoot’s fish processing plant located at Mile 5 Lutak Road in Haines, AlaskaTue, 3 Nov 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/F9A20FB5E525FFC78525766400024014http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/5A65DE5197F9A504852576620072F0ED(Portland, Ore.—Nov. 2, 2009) A former owner and operator of Beetham Ranch in Powell Butte, Ore. and the company he owns and controls have been ordered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to complete the cleanup of hazardous wastes that began in 2007Mon, 2 Nov 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/5A65DE5197F9A504852576620072F0EDhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/27E8FCAABFA951608525765E00719DCFFirst air monitoring results at four Washington and Oregon schools are now available on the agency’s Web site. (Seattle, WashThu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/27E8FCAABFA951608525765E00719DCFhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/C3E2B671E5937E698525765C007A035D(Seattle, Wash. – October 27, 2009) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that it is now accepting project proposals for $10 million in grant dollars targeted specifically to protect and restore Puget Sound watershedsTue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/C3E2B671E5937E698525765C007A035Dhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/A3D7C9E7473E359D8525765B007472C9(Boise, Idaho – October 26, 2009) Developers conducting work in Idaho are facing $125,000 in proposed penalties for violating the federal Clean Water Act at a construction site in Smiths Ferry, Idaho, according to a complaint issued by the Environmental Protection AgencyMon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/A3D7C9E7473E359D8525765B007472C9http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/66A28F8E72D5A927852576560079766D(Seattle, WA – October 21, 2009) The East Shoshone County Water District (District) will complete a water filtration plant and distribution rehabilitation project, perform a $20,000 mine adit cleanup project and pay a $5,000 penalty to settle an EPA complaint about their failure to comply witWed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/66A28F8E72D5A927852576560079766Dhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/2F71F61DF073FE26852576500075455C(Boise, Idaho – October 15, 2009) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) added the Lower Boise River and Hem Creek to the State of Idaho’s List of Impaired Waters. Both of these waters have been on the state’s list in prior years until the State removed these two waters in 2008Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/2F71F61DF073FE26852576500075455Chttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/AC1D04AFB1E317DD8525765000589DF0(Boise, ID – October 15, 2009) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) and Parsons RCI, Inc. (Parsons, RCI) a Complaint seeking $65,000 in penalties for numerous storm water violations associated with a project near Sandpoint, IDThu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/AC1D04AFB1E317DD8525765000589DF0http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/6C167011F4DD0E0B8525764F007DA120(Vancouver, B.C. - October 14, 2009) The Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre, one of Canada’s preeminent aquariums in British Columbia, will be designated the 23rd Coastal Ecosystem Learning Center (CELC) by Coastal AmericaWed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/6C167011F4DD0E0B8525764F007DA120http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/C7EA2F8196F225748525764900706D2FIncludes areas in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington (Seattle, Wash. - October 8, 2009) Today EPA designated 31 areas across the country as “nonattainment” for fine particle air pollution known as PM2.5Thu, 8 Oct 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/C7EA2F8196F225748525764900706D2Fhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/8DF8C052668A503085257642006819A7(Boise, Idaho – October 1, 2009) Precision Demolition and Abatement, LLC., (Precision) an asbestos abatement and demolition contractor in Boise, Idaho has agreed to pay a $36,000 penalty to settle with EPA for alleged violations of the asbestos National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air PollThu, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/8DF8C052668A503085257642006819A7http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/FF723A2A471F83A385257642005BC4E5(Seattle, Wash.—Oct. 1, 2009) The future of children’s health is at center stage for the next two days as leading researchers, health care providers, and policymakers gather at the Northwest Children’s Environmental Health Forum in Tukwila, WashThu, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/FF723A2A471F83A385257642005BC4E5http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/60E40A2413D7582A852576410073B36CClean diesel projects reduce early deaths, asthma attacks, other health problems (Anchorage, AK September 29, 2009)– In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, reduce diesel emissions and protect human health and the environment for the people in the State of Alaska, the U.SWed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/60E40A2413D7582A852576410073B36Chttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/FE8E2B25C3F8E7938525763F006D3626(Pocatello, Idaho – September 28, 2009) Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) has agreed to pay $14,000 to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to settle alleged federal Clean Water Act violations at the Grace Fish Hatchery near Pocatello, IdahoMon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/FE8E2B25C3F8E7938525763F006D3626http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/36E93131DC9080688525763A007F5316(Seattle, WA - September 23, 2009) Today, the Salt Chuck Mine, located on Prince of Wales Island in Alaska’s Tongass National Forest, was proposed for addition to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “National Priorities List” of the most contaminated sites in the nationWed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/36E93131DC9080688525763A007F5316http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/D76A7F9D4C5368448525763A007F0099(Cottage Grove, Oregon - September 23, 2009) Today, the former Black Butte Mine, near Cottage Grove, Oregon, was proposed for addition to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “National Priorities List” of the most contaminated sites in the nationWed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/D76A7F9D4C5368448525763A007F0099http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/67E232DED635EAE08525763300751540(Seattle, Wash.—September 16, 2009) Elephants Delicatessen in Portland is in the national spotlight for its dedication to conserving energy and battling climate changeWed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/67E232DED635EAE08525763300751540http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/A3B1BBFE0364638285257632007D342F(Seattle, Wash.—Sept. 15, 2009) The Joinery, a hardwood furniture producer in Portland, Ore., is getting a green thumbs up from the Environmental Protection Agency for its dedication to fighting climate change by using green powerTue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/A3B1BBFE0364638285257632007D342Fhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/F196A5569E6349748525762D007AC08E(Anchorage, AK – September 10, 2009) Teck Alaska, Inc., owner and operator of the Red Dog lead and zinc mine near Kotzebue, Alaska, has agreed to pay a $120,000 civil penalty issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for alleged Clean Water Act violationsThu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/F196A5569E6349748525762D007AC08Ehttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/F158596FA30364528525762D0078A93EEPA, NW Natural and Siltronic Ink an Agreement for Portland Harbor Work (Portland, OR – September 10, 2009) Work to evaluate contaminated sediments at the former Gasco and Siltronic sites on Portland Harbor will move ahead faster, thanks to a legal agreement between NW Natural, Siltronic andThu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/F158596FA30364528525762D0078A93Ehttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/224F8D1BFB331DDD8525762B0079920BCompany will provide $72,000 for ammonia monitoring system and emergency response equipment for Columbia River Fire & Rescue as part of settlement (St. Helens, OreTue, 8 Sep 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/224F8D1BFB331DDD8525762B0079920Bhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/7F0DDCF727BFD0A78525762B0078D125Company agrees to spend over $77,000 to replace pumps at its Teton Valley Ranch facility to reduce risk of ammonia releaseTue, 8 Sep 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/7F0DDCF727BFD0A78525762B0078D125http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/B9D59DDF8D3454D08525762B007875DA(Anchorage, Alaska – September 8, 2009) Coldfoot Environmental Services, Inc., an asbestos abatement and demolition contractor in Anchorage, Alaska, has agreed to pay a $5,100 penalty and perform a community service project to settle with EPA for alleged violations of the asbestos National EmiTue, 8 Sep 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/B9D59DDF8D3454D08525762B007875DA