![[logo] US EPA](images2/frontpage/epaseal.gif "United States Environmental Protection Agency")
Region 1: EPA New England
Featured Story
Nearly $2M Provided for New England Clean Diesel Projects
February 26, 2009
- News Releases: CT | MA | NH | VT
- More: Northeast Diesel Collaborative
News
Grants to Develop Green Technology Go to 3 New England Companies
February 27, 2009
Three New England-based companies will share nearly $210,000 from EPA for the research and development of green technology. The companies are Active Spectrum, Inc. of Amherst, N.H., Fuss & O'Neill of Manchester, Conn. and Ion Signature Technology, Inc. of North Smithfield, R.I. The grants were issued under EPA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.
Connecticut Chemical Company Faces Fine for Clean Air Violations
February 18, 2009
Cytec Industries faces a fine for alleged violations of the federal Clean Air Act at its plant in Wallingford, Conn., under an Administrative Civil Complaint issued by EPA. The chemical company may be subject to penalties totaling $437,204 for the violations.
Pilot Program Will Further Evaluate Lead Ammo Effects at Cape Cod Military Base
February 6, 2009
EPA has approved a second pilot program for the Massachusetts National Guard to further evaluate a lead bullet capture system on two additional small arms ranges, and has also extended the duration of the initial small arms range pilot project which began in August 2007. The pilot program is taking place at Camp Edwards, at the Massachusetts Military Reservation (MMR) in Bourne, Mass.
Oil Company Fined for Inadequate Spill Prevention Controls in New Hampshire
February 5, 2009
Inergy Propane, LLC will pay $157,500 for failing to adequately prepare and implement federally regulated oil spill prevention, control and countermeasure (SPCC) plans at four of their heating oil distribution facilities in New Hampshire.
Faulty Asbestos Removal at New Haven Property Results in Fine
February 5, 2009
EPA and the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut have reached a settlement with Anderson-Wilcox Corp. and Cutting Edge Concepts II LLC, for alleged violations of the federal Clean Air Act due to improper removal and disposal of asbestos at a New Haven, Conn. property that underwent renovation in 2002. The settlement requires the companies to pay a fine of $300,000 for the violations.
Customer Call Center:
New England States (888) 372-7341
Outside New England (617) 918-1111
US EPA, Region 1 1 Congress St.
Boston, MA 02114-2023
Main Regional TTY Call-in Line
EPA Business Partner, Mass Relay (800) 439-2370
2009 Environmental Merit Awards
The nomination period for the 2009 Environmental Merit Awards (EMA) opens January 26, 2009 and closes March 6, 2009.
2009 Environmental Merit Awards Nomination Form (PDF) (2 pp., 390 KB, About PDF)
EPA's 2009 Green Expo
The April 22, 2009 Green Expo is a vendor fair, designed to educate the purchasing decisions of EPA staff, other federal agencies, and invited guests. Participation is free. The deadline for vendor applications is March 27, 2009.
2009 Achievement in Environmental Justice Award
Nominations must be postmarked by May 13, 2009.
2009 Achievement in Environmental Justice Award Application (PDF) (3 pp., 1.79 MB, about PDF)
Report Violations / Emergencies
Report these New England Violations
Find a Cleanup Site
Features
Real-Time Air Quality Data- Public Notices/Comments
How to Make Your Home Healthier (En Español)- Column: (Archive) Energy Star: Change the World
- Visit EPA's Multilingual Web Sites at:
- Freedom of Information Act Requests
- Questions About Your Community
Important Dates & Meetings
- February 24, 2009 Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) Compliance Assistance Workshop - Chicopee, MA
- February 26, 2009 New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site Public Meeting - New Bedford, MA
- March 12, 2009 Public meeting to discuss the Old Hangar 2 site at the former Naval Air Station South Weymouth - South Weymouth, MA
- March 18, 2009 NETC (Newport) Restoration Advisory Board - Newport, RI
- March 26, 2009 New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site Public Meeting - New Bedford, MA
- More Public Meetings
