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Anthrax Attack, US Government Agrees $2.5 Million Payout, But Does Not Admit Fault
The family of Florida photo editor, Robert Stevens, who died following an anthrax attack, is to receive a payout of $2.5 million from the US government. According to court filings, Maureen Stevens will no longer pursue other claims. The lawsuit, which was filed in 2003, claimed government negligence because it did not stop somebody at [...]
OREGON CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER EXCEEDS FEDERAL AIR POLLUTION LIMITS, PAYS EPA PENALTY (OR)
EUGENE, Ore. – Johnson Crushers International, a construction equipment manufacturer based in Eugene, Oregon, released air pollutants into the environment in excess of federal limits, according to a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Justice
EPA Food Recovery How-to Workshop for Grocery, Retail, Food Bank, Composting and Government Agencies Staff (PA)
PHILADELPHIA (November 29, 2011) — On November 30, 2011, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Institute for Local Self-Reliance will hold a Food Recovery Workshop at the Capital Union Building on Penn State University’s Harrisburg Campus. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m
BP to Pay $426,500 Penalty and Secure Funds to Properly Close Facilities and Clean Up Contaminated Sites (HQ)
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that several subsidiaries of BP America Inc
Kent hazardous waste company sparks fires, pays EPA penalty (WA)
(Seattle—Nov. 29, 2011) A Kent, Washington, hazardous waste management facility has agreed to pay the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency a $275,000 penalty for violating state and federal hazardous waste management laws
Lafarge North America Inc. Agrees to Pay $740,000 Penalty to Resolve Clean Water Act Violations in Five States / Ready-mix concrete producer agrees to invest an estimated $8 million to improve environmental compliance at 189 facilities in the U.S. (HQ, AL, CO, GA, MD, NY)
WASHINGTON — Lafarge North America Inc., one of the largest suppliers of construction materials in the United States and Canada, and four of its U.S. subsidiaries have agreed to resolve alleged Clean Water Act violations
Four Groups in EPA Region 6 Receive More than $3.1 Million to Reduce Diesel Emissions (LA, TX)
(DALLAS – November 29, 2011) More than $3.1 million in Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) funds have been granted to four organizations in EPA Region 6 to aid in diesel emissions reductions
FTC Seeks Second Round of Public Comments for Follow-up Study of Alcohol Industry’s Voluntary Guidelines for Reducing Advertising and Marketing to Underage Audiences
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comments on a proposal to require information from alcoholic beverage manufacturers for a follow-up study of the self-regulatory efforts of the alcoholic beverage industry.
Facebook Settles FTC Charges That It Deceived Consumers By Failing To Keep Privacy Promises
The social networking service Facebook has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it deceived consumers by telling them they could keep their information on Facebook private, and then repeatedly allowing it to be shared and made public.
FTC to Host Media Call-in to Field Questions About Privacy Settlement
Telephone press conference for media members only
FTC Sending Refunds to Victims of Debt Management Services Company That Violated Prior Court Order
Checks Being Mailed This Week to Consumers Nationwide
