U.S. nuclear watchdog proposes $14K fine against local engineering firm
January 16, 2012
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing a $14,000 civil penalty against S&R Engineering, S.E. in San Juan for failing to properly transfer a nuclear gauge to an authorized possessor, after its license expired in October 2009.
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EPA confirms toxic emissions drop in P.R., up for USVI
January 5, 2012
Toxic emissions in Puerto Rico were 15 percent lower in 2010 versus the prior year, but higher in the U.S. Virgin Islands, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 25th edition of its Toxics Release Inventory report.
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EPA orders Condado Duo developer to pay $473K penalty for polluting lagoon
December 16, 2011
The developers of the Condado Duo Hotel complex, International Hospitality Associates, have entered into a settlement agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for discharging pollutants into the San Juan stormwater sewer system, which is connected to the Condado Lagoon.
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Guayama energy plant named among ‘dirtiest’ in nation
December 7, 2011
AES Puerto Rico LLC in Guayama has been included among the dirtiest power plants in the nation that “continue to generate a disproportionate amount of toxic pollutants – including arsenic, chromium, hydrochloric acid, lead, mercury, nickel, and selenium,” a new analysis by the Environmental Integrity Project released today showed.
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EPA, Polytechnic U team up to curb pollution at SJ port
December 6, 2011
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is helping to reduce air pollution in and around the Port of San Juan, by providing the Polytechnic University in Hato Rey with $886,095 to install pollution reduction technology on 72 heavy-duty trucks and replace 10 old heavy-duty trucks with 2010 or newer less polluting models.
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EPA recognizes environmental efforts by Amgen, community leaders
November 14, 2011
Amgen Manufacturing Limited in Juncos is one of a handful of Puerto Rico businesses and individuals that recently received Environmental Quality Awards from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for their achievements protecting public health and the environment.
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Lands Authority, EPA to preserves 1K acres of wetlands in Loíza
November 9, 2011
The Puerto Rico Land Authority will preserve 1,000 acres of wetlands as part of an agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The wetlands, which help prevent flooding and pollution of rivers, lakes and streams, to be preserved under the settlement are mostly in Loíza, and will now be protected from future commercial and industrial development.
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Puma Energy wrapping up $32M investment in former Capeco fuel depot
October 24, 2011
Two years after a historic explosion rocked the former Caribbean Petroleum Corp. fuel depot in Bayamón, its new owner Puma Energy Caribe is on the verge of completing a $32 million investment to transform the site into a state-of-the-art facility, company officials said Monday.
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Pattern Energy locks in $250M financing for Santa Isabel wind farm project
October 13, 2011
Less than a month after securing permits from the Puerto Rico Planning Board, San Francisco-based Pattern Energy Group LP announced Thursday it has secured financing for its $250 million wind energy farm planned for Santa Isabel.
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Ford awards $40K in environmental grants
October 12, 2011
Ten local nonprofit organizations will be able to continue their efforts to improve their community’s education and environment with the help of Ford Motor Company, which on Wednesday distributed among them a total of $40,000 in grants through its Conservation and Environmental Program.
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Planning Board OKs Santa Isabel wind farm project
September 23, 2011
The Puerto Rico Planning Board has signed off on the lease of some 10,000 acres of land in Santa Isabel where San Francisco-based Pattern Energy Group will build the island’s first wind farm, the agency announced Thursday.
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Green energy workshop draws strong participation
September 19, 2011
More than 70 companies, association and trade groups involved in developing renewable energy projects took part in a weekend workshop sponsored by the Energy Affairs Administration to discuss the benefits attainable through the government’s Green Energy Fund.
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Feds slap $770K fine on P.R. shipper for polluting Guánica Bay
August 18, 2011
Epps Shipping Company, a Liberian corporation doing business in Carolina, is facing a $700,000 federal fine for violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships and lying to the U.S. Coast Guard regarding an incident dating to November 2010, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday.
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EPA takes action against Arecibo battery recycling company
August 10, 2011
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday it has taken legal action against the Battery Recycling Company Inc. requiring the company to take multiple actions to reduce the pollution of air and water from lead at its Arecibo facility.
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La Fortaleza going ‘green’ through $1M investment
August 2, 2011
The hemisphere’s oldest operating governor’s mansion, La Fortaleza, will be going “green” after a $1 million investment to switch out energy-chugging lighting systems and air conditioning units for more efficient ones, government officials said Monday.
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