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• EPA Secures Agreement from Chemours to Conduct New Sampling for PFAS Contamination near Washington Works, WV Facility

  Agreement Reflects Agency’s National Enforcement Compliance Initiative on Addressing Exposure to PFAS

  EPA News Release: EPA Secures Agreement from Chemours to Conduct New Sampling for PFAS Contamination near Washington Works, WV Facility

  • Release Date: December 20, 2023

• EPA’s Annual Enforcement Results Shows Significant Increase in Enforcement Activity to Protect Communities from Pollution

  Revitalized Enforcement and Compliance Program is Delivering on 21st Century Environmental Challenges, Leading to Highest Enforcement Levels in Years

  EPA News Release: EPA’s Annual Enforcement Results Shows Significant Increase in Enforcement Activity to Protect Communities from Pollution

  • Release Date: December 18, 2023

• EPA Enforcement Program Seeks Public Ideas for Supplemental Environmental Projects

  Ideas Could Be Included in Enforcement Settlements

  EPA News Release: EPA Enforcement Program Seeks Public Ideas for Supplemental Environmental Projects

  • Release Date: December 7, 2023

• Heritage-Crystal Clean, LLC to Pay More than $1.1 Million in Penalties and Implement Compliance Measures for Violations of Hazardous Waste Regulations

  EPA, DOJ, Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, and State of Indiana Collaborate on Settlement

  EPA News Release: Heritage-Crystal Clean, LLC to Pay More than $1.1 Million in Penalties and Implement Compliance Measures for Violations of Hazardous Waste Regulations

  • Release Date: December 7, 2023

• Ingredion to Spend $8 Million in Settlement Over Violations Involving Emissions of Particulate Matter at Indianapolis Corn Wet Mill

  EPA News Release: Ingredion to Spend $8 Million in Settlement Over Violations Involving Emissions of Particulate Matter at Indianapolis Corn Wet Mill

  • Release Date: November 22, 2023

• Coffeyville Resources Refining & Marketing LLC Will Pay More Than $23 Million to Address Clean Air Act Violations and Offset Environmental Harm Related to its Kansas Refinery

  EPA News Release: Coffeyville Resources Refining & Marketing LLC Will Pay More Than $23 Million to Address Clean Air Act Violations and Offset Environmental Harm Related to its Kansas Refinery

  • Release Date: November 20, 2023

• EPA Advances Enforcement Actions to Protect Communities from Hazardous Lead Paint

  Enforcement Initiatives and Tools Target Noncompliance by Renovators and Property Managers

  EPA News Release: EPA Advances Enforcement Actions to Protect Communities from Hazardous Lead Paint

  • Release Date: October 30, 2023

• Steel Manufacturer Pays More Than $100 Million to Reduce Emissions from its Dearborn, Michigan Facility

  Company Will Also Distribute Air Purifiers to Overburdened, Nearby Residents

  EPA News Release: Steel Manufacturer Pays More Than $100 Million to Reduce Emissions from its Dearborn, Michigan Facility

  • Release Date: October 19, 2023

• EPA and OSHA Investigations Lead to Convictions of Company Officials in Deadly Mill Explosion Case

  EPA News Release: EPA and OSHA Investigations Lead to Convictions of Company Officials in Deadly Mill Explosion Case

  • Release Date: October 17, 2023

• New EPA Strategy Directs All EPA Enforcement and Compliance Programs to Help Tackle the Climate Crisis

  EPA News Release: New EPA Strategy Directs All EPA Enforcement and Compliance Programs to Help Tackle the Climate Crisis

  • Release Date: September 28, 2023

• EPA and Justice Department File Complaint Alleging Environmental Violations by eBay

  Lawsuit Alleges that eBay Unlawfully Sold Pesticides, Banned Chemical Products and Devices that Defeat Pollution Controls on Motor Vehicles

  EPA News Release: EPA and Justice Department File Complaint Alleging Environmental Violations by eBay

  • Release Date: September 27, 2023

• EPA Reaches Settlement with Suncor Over Clean Air Act Fuels Violations at Commerce City, Colorado Refineries

  To address harm caused, Suncor will procure electric lawn and garden equipment in impacted neighboring communities

  EPA News Release: EPA Reaches Settlement with Suncor Over Clean Air Act Fuels Violations at Commerce City, Colorado Refineries

  • Release Date: September 6, 2023

• Tadano Group to Pay $40 Million to Settle Clean Air Act Violations After Selling Noncompliant Diesel Engines

  Group will also help mitigate harmful air emissions by contributing $3.2 million for a new, cleaner tugboat for the Port of Port Arthur, Texas

  EPA News Release: Tadano Group to Pay $40 Million to Settle Clean Air Act Violations After Selling Noncompliant Diesel Engines

  • Release Date: August 31, 2023

• Idaho Diesel Parts Companies and Owner Plead Guilty to Selling and Installing Illegal Defeat Devices and Agree to Pay $1 Million

  EPA News Release: Idaho Diesel Parts Companies and Owner Plead Guilty to Selling and Installing Illegal Defeat Devices and Agree to Pay $1 Million

  • Release Date: August 24, 2023

• EPA Announces Federal Enforcement Priorities to Protect Communities from Pollution

  New priorities tackle modern challenges including climate change, PFAS, coal ash, air toxics, drinking water contamination, and chemical accidents, all with a focus on achieving environmental justice

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces Federal Enforcement Priorities to Protect Communities from Pollution

  • Release Date: August 17, 2023