United States Reaches Agreement with COBB Tuning Products for Clean Air Act Violations

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The Justice Department and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a settlement agreement with COBB Tuning Products to resolve claims relating to the manufacture and sale of automotive emission defeat devices in violation of the Clean Air Act. The settlement requires COBB to pay a civil penalty of just over $2.9 million, based on the

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Latest boost to South Africa’s circular economy examined on sidelines of global sustainability conference

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16 September 2024   South Africa's efforts to build a circular economy for post-consumer packaging have been thrust into the spotlight on the sidelines of a global conference on sustainable waste management in Cape Town. The opening day of the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA)'s annual conference saw the country's most experienced producer responsibility organisation

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EPA Region 7 Fines Linwood Mining and Minerals Corporation for Alleged Clean Water Act Violations in Davenport, Iowa

EPA Region 7 Fines Linwood Mining and Minerals Corporation for Alleged Clean Water Act Violations in Davenport, Iowa September 16, 2024 Contact Information Madelyn Bremer (bremer.madelyn@epa.gov) 816-745-2616 LENEXA, KAN. (SEPT. 16, 2024) –  Limestone mining processor Linwood Mining and Minerals Corporation will pay $23,244 in civil penalties to resolve alleged violations of the federal Clean

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EPA and Congressman Clyburn highlight solar power conversion project at Columbia, SC wastewater treatment plant

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EPA and Congressman Clyburn highlight solar power conversion project at Columbia, SC wastewater treatment plant September 16, 2024 Contact Information EPA Region 4 Press Office (region4press@epa.gov) (404) 562-8400 C OLUMBIA, SC (September 16, 2024) —  Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Regional Administrator Jeaneanne Gettle joined U.S. Representative James E. Clyburn at a

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EPA recognizes two Colorado companies for distinguished efforts to prevent pollution

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EPA recognizes two Colorado companies for distinguished efforts to prevent pollution This year’s awardees from Colorado include Revvity and Breckenridge Grand Vacations. September 16, 2024 Contact Information Honor Morgan (morgan.honor@epa.gov) DENVER – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 8 recognized two Colorado companies as winners of the 2024 Regional Pollution Prevention (P2) Recognition

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