Massachusetts Superfund Cleanup Called a Model for the Nation
The cleanup of a polluted Massachusetts harbor should serve as an example for tackling other contaminated sites across the country, the EPA’s acting head said.
Companies Preparing Superfund Sites for Next Major Hurricane
International Paper Co. and McGinnes Industrial Maintenance Corp., both working to clean up a Superfund site slammed by Hurricane Harvey last year, say it will take two years to figure out how to adapt the site’s waste-removal plan for the potential of severe weather.
More Incentives for Faster Superfund Cleanups in EPA Game Plan
Companies involved with contaminated properties will see more incentives to negotiate quicker deals for faster cleanups over the next year as part of the EPA’s continued emphasis on addressing Superfund sites.
Soil Contamination Could Bend David Beckham’s Miami Soccer Plan
David Beckham’s latest proposal to build a pro soccer stadium in Miami might hinge on the cost to clean up soil contamination from the city’s long-shuttered trash incinerators.
EPA’s Acting Chief to Continue Superfund Emphasis
Superfund sites on the EPA’s priority list will continue to move toward accelerated cleanup and redevelopment, the agency’s acting administrator told employees.
EPA Tool Helps Companies Manage Risks When Buying Once-Toxic Sites
The EPA’s new tool for determining companies’ liabilities at Superfund sites will be released to the public, according to the agency.
Cleanup Ruling Sticks, Despite Claim Site Conveyed by Fraud
A Texas man’s evidence that a contaminated property was fraudulently conveyed to him doesn’t save him from liability for the site’s cleanup under the state underground storage tank law.
Hazardous Sites Changing Hands Pose Risks for Companies, OECD Says
Companies buying or selling hazardous waste sites face risks, so planning ahead is vital, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development says in its latest guidance.