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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Selected for $500K EPA Research Grant
September 17, 2008
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Small Businesses and Congregations Fight Climate Change through Energy Efficiency and Innovation
September 16, 2008
Four New England organizations are among 13 groups selected by EPA for the 2008 Energy Star Small Business and Congregation Awards. The New England groups include two congregations, one in Connecticut and one in Massachusetts, along with two small businesses located in Vermont and New Hampshire.
GE Directed to Make Substantial Changes to Housatonic River Clean Up Analysis
Inadequate Consideration of Impacts on River Ecosystem
September 9, 2008
EPA has completed an extensive review of the March 2008 report by General Electric Corp. regarding GE’s analysis of clean up alternatives and preferences to clean up PCB contamination from the "Rest of River" portion of the Housatonic River south of Pittsfield, Mass.
- News Release
- Summary of Comments (PDF) (2 pp., 123 KB, about PDF)
- Housatonic "Rest of River" Page
Environmental Responders from U.S. and Canada Practice Emergency Procedures in Vanceboro, Maine
September 10, 2008
Tomorrow in Vanceboro, Maine emergency responders from the United States and Canada will simulate an environmental emergency to practice cross border emergency response procedures.
Massachusetts Developer Faces Fines for Clean Water Violations
September 9, 2008
A Massachusetts developer constructing a residential development in Belchertown, Mass. faces a penalty of up to $157,500 for discharging polluted storm water from his construction site.
Boston Area Real Estate Company Reaches $180K Settlement for Lead Paint Disclosure Violations
September 5, 2008
A Boston-based real estate company and its affiliates have agreed to pay a penalty and replace windows containing lead-based paint to settle alleged federal lead paint disclosure law violations at properties they own and rent in five communities in Massachusetts.
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Important Dates & Meetings
- September 25, 2008
New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site Public Meeting - October 9, 2008
South Weymouth Naval Air Station Restoration Advisory Board - South Weymouth, MA (Cancelled) - October 15, 2008
NETC (Newport) Restoration Advisory Board - Newport, RI - October 16, 2008
Public meeting for the proposed No Further Action remedies at AOC 60 (East Mat Drainage Ditch) and AOC 61 (TACAN Outfall and Associated Areas) - October 30, 2008
New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site Public Meeting - More Public Meetings
