EPA set to finish collection of hazardous household materials in P.R., April 13
April 5, 2018
As the Environmental Protection Agency continues to transition from response to recovery in its work to respond to Hurricane María, its collection of household hazardous waste in Puerto Rico is being phased out, the agency said.
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2 manufacturing plants in P.R. earn EPA’s ‘Energy Star’ certification
March 28, 2018
Avara Pharmaceutical Services in Arecibo and Merck in Las Piedras were two of 93 manufacturing plants that earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star certification for their superior energy performance in 2017, the government regulator announced.
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Aireko Construction ‘disappointed’ over $1.5M fine
August 18, 2017
San Juan-based Aireko Construction — which will have to pay a $1.5 million fine after failing to comply with the asbestos National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants — expressed “disappointment” in the U.S. District Court for Puerto Rico’s decision, saying it is “excessive.”
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Former Arecibo battery smelter added to Superfund list
August 1, 2017
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it has added a former battery recycling facility in Arecibo to its Superfund National Priorities List of the country’s most hazardous waste sites.
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EPA cleanup proposal for Superfund site in Utuado
July 17, 2017
The U.S. Environmental Protection is proposing a cleanup plan to address sources of chemical contamination at the Papelera Puertorriqueña Inc. Superfund site, a paper and plastic goods manufacturer in Utuado, the agency confirmed.
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EPA solves dispute with Fajardo’s Marina Puerto del Rey
July 5, 2017
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached an agreement with Marina PDR Operations, LLC, resolving its alleged failure to apply for and obtain coverage under the 2008 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Multi-Sector General Permit for its discharges of stormwater runoff from the Marina Puerto Del Rey into the Caribbean Sea.
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EPA provides $1M to PR to improve water quality
June 23, 2017
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded the Puerto Rico Environmental Quality Board a Performance Partnership grant of more than $1 million to administer water quality programs.
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Cataño gets $200K EPA grant for site revitalization
June 1, 2017
The Municipality of Cataño was among 172 communities across the country selected by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday to receive funding for brownfield site revitalization to help local governments redevelop vacant and unused properties, transforming communities and local economies.
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EPA orders improvements at Toa Alta landfill
April 13, 2017
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday ordered the Municipality of Toa Alta, along with current and past operators of the Toa Alta Municipal Solid Waste Landfill, to take immediate actions to address conditions at the landfill that may present potential threats to human health and the environment.
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EPA seeks nominations for environmental champions
December 15, 2016
Each year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognizes and honors environmental trailblazers – individuals, businesses and organizations that have contributed significantly to improving the environment and protecting public health.
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EPA grants UPR $1.6M for pollution prevention projects
December 14, 2016
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Tuesday it has granted more than $1.6 million to the University of Puerto Rico.
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EPA provides $149K for improvements in San Juan
November 30, 2016
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Tuesday a total of $149,000 in new funding for the Caño Martín Peña community in San Juan to be used for green infrastructure projects.
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EPA issues $190K fine to Pfizer in Barceloneta
October 26, 2016
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fined Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, LLC $190,000 for not disclosing chemical information at its plant in Barceloneta as required by the federal Clean Air Act’s chemical accident prevention, chemical safety, and risk management requirements.
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Op-Ed: EPA urges rural P.R. communities to apply for aid
October 7, 2016
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting rural communities in Puerto Rico to apply for planning assistance to develop strategies that help grow the economy and revitalize downtown neighborhoods.
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EPA fines Total Petroleum $345K to settle violations
September 14, 2016
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Tuesday it has reached an agreement with Total Petroleum Puerto Rico Corporation to settle the company’s alleged violations of requirements to control pollution from stormwater discharges at its Guaynabo Bulk Fuels Terminal.
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