Laws & Regulations

Memorandum: Amendments to EPA's Civil Penalty Policies to Implement the 2008 Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment Rule

Memorandum amends all of the EPA's existing civil penalty policies to conform to the 2008 Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment.

Deer Park Refining Limited Partnership Settlement

EPA announced a settlement that commits refineries owned by Motiva, Equilin, and the Deer Park Refining to program to assure compliance with provisions of the Clean Air Act.

Equilon Enterprises LLC Settlement

A settlement that commits nine refineries owned by Motiva, Equilin, and the Deer Park Refining Limited Partnership (Shell Deer Park).

Motiva Enterprises LLC Refinery Settlement

Settlement summary for nine refineries owned by Motiva, Equilon, and the Deer Park Refining Limited Partnership (Shell Deer Park) to assure compliance with major provisions of the Clean Air Act (CAA).

Williamsport Clean Water Act Settlement

Wsa has agreed to make significant improvements to its combined sewer system at an estimated cost of approximately $10 million.

Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule - May 02, 2013

Announced 17 more enforcement actions for violations of the lead-based paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP)

Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule - February 2014

24 settlements with home renovation contractors and training providers for violations of the lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP).

Ineos ABS USA/Lanxess Clean Air Act Settlement

LANXESS Corp. and INEOS ABS USA Corp. have agreed to pay a $3.1 million civil penalty and INEOS will spend up to $2 million to install environmental controls.

Hyundai and Kia Clean Air Act Settlement

Automakers Hyundai and Kia will pay a $100 million civil penalty to resolve alleged Clean Air Act violations based on their sale of more than 1 million vehicles.

Guidance: RCRA 3008(h) Administrative Order on Consent

Transmittal memorandum and model RCRA section 3008(h) administrative order on consent

Importance of the Nexus Requirement in the Supplemental Environmental Projects Policy

This memorandum emphasizes the importance of nexus in evaluating proposed supplemental environmental projects.

Hampton Roads Sanitation Clean Water Act Settlement in the Chesapeake Bay Area

HRSD has agreed to pay a $900,000 civil penalty and to take corrective actions to reduce alleged sanitary sewer overflows from its collection system.

Guidance: Preliminary PRP Search Completion Measure Definition and the Superfund Program Implementation Manual

Guidance to regions on documenting preliminary PRP search completion activities.

Expedited Settlement Agreement Pilot for Industrial Stormwater Non-Filers Under the Clean Water Act

Consent Decree: United States of America, et al. v. Exxonmobil Oil Corporation

This is a consent decree for Exxonmobile Corporation resolving Clean Water Act and Oil Pollution Act violations.

Consent Decree: Harcros Chemicals, Inc.

This is a settlement with Harcros Chemicals, Inc. resolving Clean Air Act violations

Consent Decree: Delphi Harrison Thermal Systems Site (2011 MLC Bankruptcy Settlement)

Consent decree for Delphi Harrison facility associated with MLC bankruptcy proceedings

Consent Decree and Complaint - Ivory Homes LTD

This is the consent decree and complaint for Ivory Homes

Consent Decree and Order Partially Terminating: Valero Refining Company, et al, and Tesoro Refining and Marketing Corporation

Consent Decree with Valero Refining Company for violations of Clean Air Act.

Case Summary: W. R. Grace & Co. Bankruptcy Settlement

Summarizes the W.R. Grace bankruptcy settlement for cleanup costs at 32 Superfund sites.