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Recent News About U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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Pa. company to pay for drinking water violations
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - EXCO Resources of Warrendale, Pa. will pay a penalty for safe drinking water act violations in Clearfield County, Pa. -
Fracking not polluting Pa. town, EPA says
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - A report issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency states that fracking has not polluted the water of homes in the town of Dimock, Pa. -
Marathon fined $460K, implementing new practices at refineries
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Marathon Petroleum Corporation has been fined $460,000 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. -
EPA fines Utah business for water violations
DENVER (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has entered into a consent agreement with Polidori Corporation in response to alleged violations of the Clean Water Act at Panguitch Lake in Garfield County, Utah. -
The EPA's encroachment of power
Lewis WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued a pronouncement in December 2009 to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. -
EPA sued over pollution petition
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - Several environmental groups have filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency alleging the agency failed to approve a petition to lower pollution into the Mississippi River Basin and the northern Gulf of Mexico. -
EPA's popularity possibly waning
Rahall WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - President Barack Obama administration's Environmental Protection Agency has managed to antagonize not only its foes but now might also be alienating its friends. -
R.I. AG pleased with EPA proposal
Kilmartin PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Legal Newsline) - Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Kilmartin commended the Environmental Protection Agency on Monday for proposing regulations to limit the amount of greenhouse gas emissions allowed from new power plants for fossil fuels. -
Courts continue to criticize EPA
Elrod NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - For the third time in less than a week, a federal court has reversed an order by the Environmental Protection Agency. -
First proposed carbon pollution standard generates controversy
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed the first Clean Air Act standard for carbon pollution. -
EPA cites Realtor for lead paint law violations
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) -- The Environmental Protection Agency has cited a New York realty company for allegedly violating a federal law regarding the disclosure of information to tenants about lead-based paint hazards. -
Supreme Court rules against EPA 'strong arm'
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- The United States Supreme Court unanimously has ruled that "compliance orders" of the Environmental Protection Agency can be reviewed by the courts. -
N.Y. men indicted for illegal asbestos removal
MALONE, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) -- The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York says two New York State residents have been indicted on 11 felony counts of illegal asbestos removal and disposal. -
Obama regulatory process called opaque, costly
Obama WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- Two nonpartisan, nonprofit organizations are critical of the regulatory processes of the Obama Administration. -
Plaintiffs optimistic in EPA case
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- A coalition of business organizations -- as well as free enterprise advocacy groups -- challenged the Environmental Protection Agency in a landmark case argued this week in a federal appeals court. -
NDK Crystal to remain closed to probe blast
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Boone County State's Attorney Michelle Courier announced a settlement on Friday with NDK Crystal requiring the company to remain closed until certified as safe for operation. -
American Petroleum Institute concerned about EPA refinery rules
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- An American Petroleum Institute official has expressed concern about new rules for refineries the Environmental Protection Agency is implementing. -
Ill. SC: Provision doesn't allow for judicial review of terms of mining permits
Theis SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) - In a unanimous ruling earlier this month, the Illinois Supreme Court said mining act permits are not subject to judicial review outside of the Administrative Review Law. -
Eleven AGs want new rules regarding soot
Schneiderman NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a multistate lawsuit on Friday seeking to compel the Environmental Protection Agency to revise air quality standards for pollution involving soot. -
EPA causes power company to close plants
Tomblin AKRON, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - FirstEnergy Corp. has announced a subsidiary will close three power plants in neighboring West Virginia.