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September 14, 2012

Environmental contractor unable to ditch CERCLA claims

Source: http://www.lexology.com, September 6, 2012 By, Steven M. Siros, Jenner & Block On September 4, 2012, a federal judge denied Arcadis U.S. Inc.’s (“Arcadis”) request for summary judgment in a CERCLA lawsuit relating to the disposal of contaminated concrete at a demolished Ford Motor Company plant in New Jersey. In the course of demolishing its assembly plant […]

September 14, 2012

Pennsylvania says its drilling law trumps Pittsburgh's

Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, September 12, 2012 Posted on: http://envfpn.advisen.com State officials say Pittsburgh’s ban on natural gas production does not comply with Pennsylvania law, pointing to what they say are several issues within the stringent local ordinance. Those recommendations, outlined in an advisory opinion from the Public Utility Commission dated Monday, were drafted in response […]

September 14, 2012

Kitsap County agrees to help pay for Crownhill cleanup

Source: Kitsap Sun (Bremerton, WA), September 13, 2012 Posted on: http://envfpn.advisen.com Kitsap County will contribute $48,000 to the cleanup of contaminated soils at Crownhill School in Bremerton, under an agreement signed this week by the county commissioners. Bremerton School District has taken the lead role in the cleanup of the school property at 1500 Rocky Point […]

September 14, 2012

EPA to spend $28.4 million to remove lead-contaminated soil in Jefferson County

Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch, September 12, 2012 Posted on: http://envfpn.advisen.com The U.S. Environment Protection Agency will spend $28.4 million to remove 428 tons of lead-contaminated soil from polluted yards here. It’s estimated that about 800 residential properties with lead concentrations of 400 parts per million will require remediation. And the Big River, a curvy river […]

September 14, 2012

KY Liquor Warehouse Asked to Control Vapors

Read here about a large liquor warehouse in Kentucky that has been ordered to cut down on vapors.

September 14, 2012

BRIEF: Judge rules insurance must pay for turnpike spill

Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, September 11, 2012 Posted on: http://envfpn.advisen.com An insurance company providing coverage to the trucking company whose vehicle dropped a tar-like goo over the Pennsylvania Turnpike last fall must now cover some of the claims. U.S. District Judge Joy Flowers Conti ruled on Friday that Hallmark Specialty Insurance Company of Texas must cover […]

September 11, 2012

Natural Gas Driller and Insurer Dispute Coverage for Fracking Claim

Source: Claims Journal, September 5, 2012 By: Burke Coleman One of the first lawsuits implicating insurance coverage for a fracking-related claim is under way in Ohio. Warren Drilling Co., Inc. v. ACE American Ins. Co., No. 2:12-cv-425 (S.D. Ohio 2012) will be the first case to determine how insurance coverage applies to the controversial drilling technique […]

September 11, 2012

Flint-EPA deal could mean a green future for Chevy in the Hole

Source: http://www.mlive.com, September 5, 2012 By: Shaun Byron A large portion of the former Chevy in the Hole manufacturing site may soon be transferred to city ownership now that long-term liability for pollution at the site is settled. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached a settlement with the city of Flint eliminating city liability […]

September 11, 2012

Mold Delays Two Westampton Schools' Opening; Molderizer Urges School Officials to Use Organic Solutions for Safe Mold Remediation

Source: PRWeb, September 5, 2012 Posted on: http://news.yahoo.com Mold presence delayed the opening of two schools in Westampton, New Jersey. To keep the affected classrooms safe from chemicals after the treatment, Molderizer suggested the use of a non-toxic mold remediation product. St Louis, MO (PRWEB) September 04, 2012 Due to mold, the opening date of […]

September 11, 2012

Improper disposal leads to fine for CA toxic waste dump operator

Read here about the operator of a California toxic waste dump who is being fined for improper disposal.

September 11, 2012

For Farms in the West, Oil Wells Are Thirsty Rivals

Source: New York Times Online, September 6, 2012 Posted on: http://envfpn.advisen.com Correction Appended GREELEY, Colo. – A new race for water is rippling through the drought-scorched heartland, pitting farmers against oil and gas interests, driven by new drilling techniques that use powerful streams of water, sand and chemicals to crack the ground and release stores […]

September 6, 2012

EPA Action Could Affect Many Farmers

Read here about a move by the EPA to clean up the Chesapeake Bay that could affect thousands of farmers.

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