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PHILADELPHIA (June 30, 2009) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that The Pond, Inc. has agreed to pay a $22,980 civil penalty for allegedly failing to immediately notify emergency response agencies of a hazardous chemical release at the company’s ice skating rink, 101 John F. Campbell Drive, Newark, Del.text/html2009-07-04T17:45:02+01:00http://media-newswire.commedia-newswire.comVirginia Gas Station Owner Settles Underground Storage Tank Violations
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PHILADELHPIA (June 30, 2009) -- Petro Marketing and Brokerage Company, Inc. (Petro) and Patricia and John Wynn have settled alleged violations of underground storage tank (UST) regulations at three gas stations in Virginia, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today.text/html2009-07-04T17:45:02+01:00http://media-newswire.commedia-newswire.comJuly Is Smart Irrigation Month
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(Dallas, Texas – July 1, 2009) Smart Irrigation Month is an initiative developed by the Irrigation Association designed to educate the public about the benefits of water-saving practices, products, and services. Nationwide, landscape irrigation is estimated to account for roughly one-third of all residential water use. Smart irrigation practices use less water and can promote healthy lawns and reduced water bills.text/html2009-07-04T17:45:02+01:00http://media-newswire.commedia-newswire.comFederal and State Agencies to Continue Investigation of Tannery Sludge Distribution to Northwest Missouri Farms
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(Kansas City, Kan., July 1, 2009) - Results from the initial phase of a federal and state investigation into the use of leather tannery sludge as agricultural fertilizer on northwest Missouri farms do not appear to indicate any health risks posed by the levels of hexavalent chromium found in a limited number of farm soil samples, but further investigation to include more soil testing at other farms will begin early this month, agency representatives announced today.text/html2009-07-04T17:45:02+01:00http://media-newswire.commedia-newswire.comEPA Proposes Stringent Standards for Large Ships
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WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency today announced the next steps in a coordinated strategy to slash harmful emissions from ocean-going vessels. EPA is proposing a rule under the Clean Air Act that sets tough engine and fuel standards for U.S. flagged ships that would harmonize with international standards and lead to significant air quality improvements throughout the country.text/html2009-07-04T17:45:02+01:00http://media-newswire.commedia-newswire.comU.S. EPA proposing to approve California’s extreme 1-hour ozone plan in the San Joaquin Valley
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SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to approve a large portion of California’s plan to attain the federal 1-hour ozone health standard in the San Joaquin Valley while simultaneously proposing to disapprove the plan’s contingency provisions. text/html2009-07-04T17:45:02+01:00http://media-newswire.commedia-newswire.comLandowners Agree to Clean Up Bethany Road Pesticide Dump Site
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(Seattle, Wash – July 1, 2009) Property owners in Grandview, Washington, will clean up an illegal pesticide dumpsite and investigate a possible second site under an Order signed with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The owners’ cleanup contractor is expected to complete the work - under EPA supervision - over the next 45 days. text/html2009-07-04T17:45:02+01:00http://media-newswire.commedia-newswire.comAttorney General Announces New GM Owner Has Agreed To Significant Step To Protect Consumers From Defective Vehicles
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Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today announced that General Motor Corp.\'s (GM) potential new owner -- in a critical reversal -- has agreed to assume responsibility from the date of its bankruptcy filing for future claims that may arise related to defects in existing GM vehicles. text/html2009-07-04T17:45:02+01:00http://media-newswire.commedia-newswire.comAttorney General Hails EPA Waiver Allowing State Regulation Of Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Pollution
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Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) -- in a significant victory for the environment and state rights -- has agreed to provide a waiver allowing California, Connecticut and other states to regulate greenhouse gas pollution from vehicles. text/html2009-07-04T17:45:02+01:00http://media-newswire.commedia-newswire.comAttorney General Applauds DPUC Final Decision Slashing CNG Rates 4.2 Percent
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Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today praised a Department of Public Utility Control (DPUC) final decision affirming its rejection of a Connecticut Natural Gas (CNG) rate increase request and instead slashing the company\'s rates 4.2 percent.