EPA, Arecibo landfill settle contamination case
June 2, 2014
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a legal settlement with Landfill Technologies of Arecibo, the municipality of Arecibo and the Puerto Rico Land Authority to settle alleged violations of the Clean Air Act.
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Liberty Puerto Rico faces $10K FCC fine over unlit tower
March 21, 2014
The Federal Communications Commissions this week issued a $10,000 fine against Liberty Puerto Rico for running an unlit antenna in Vega Baja, in violation of the federal regulations and the agency’s rules.
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Highway Auth. to give discount on ‘AutoExpreso’ tickets
March 14, 2014
The Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority will kick off next week a new ticket discount program for drivers who have used the “AutoExpreso” lane without the funds needed to cover the toll.
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Puerto Rico farmers ordered to pay $275K in back wages
July 30, 2013
The U.S. Department of Labor announced Tuesday it has secured a consent judgment ordering two Sabana Grande farmers to pay a total of $275,000 in back wages and liquidated damages to 174 agricultural workers.
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Hotel Campomar issued ‘cease and desist’ over illegal casino
September 21, 2012
The Financial Institutions Commissioner (known as OCIF for its initials in Spanish) announced Thursday it issued a “Cease and Desist” order against Hotel Campomar and Restaurant in Toa Baja, and its president Carlos Fuentes, for operating an unlicensed gambling hall.
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FCC levies $25K fine against Angulo-owned radio station
June 18, 2012
The Federal Communications Commission has issued a $25,000 fine against A Radio Company Inc., operator of the WEGA 1350 AM radio station, for failing to uphold an agreement entered into between the parties last year through which the Vega Baja operation agreed to pay $8,000 for violating agency rules.
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Arecibo Battery Recycling Co. to pay EPA fine, invest $3M to reduce pollution
February 24, 2012
Six months after taking action against the Battery Recycling Co. in Arecibo, the Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday a legal agreement through which the company will have to pay a $112,500 penalty for alleged violations of the hazardous waste law.
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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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Ayustar ISP faces $25K FCC fine for crossing signals with LMM safety systems
August 2, 2011
Internet Service Provider Ayustar Corp. is facing a $25,000 fine from the Federal Communications Commission for allegedly operating a transmission system that is interfering with the Federal Aviation Administration’s Terminal Doppler Weather Radar, News is my Business learned.
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