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(1) NREL. 2010. Green Power Marketing in the United States: A Status Report (PDF). (69 pp., 1.1M)
Release Date: 02/23/2012Contact Information: Rodriguez, 212-637-3664, rodriguez.elias@epa.gov; Brenda Reyes, 787-977-5869, reyes.brenda@epa.gov (New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached a legal agreement with the Battery Recycling Company, Inc. requiring it to take multiple actions to reduce the spread of lead contamination from its Arecibo, Puerto Rico facility. As part of an ongoing investigation of the facility, the EPA identified violations of federal regulations governing the proper handling of hazardous materials. The agreement announced today requires the company to take immediate steps to address the environmental… Read More
Release Date: 04/25/2012Contact Information: Mark MacIntyre, EPA PIO/Seattle, 206-553-7302, macintyre.mark@epa,gov; Cheryl Williams, 206-553-2137, williams.cherylb@epa.gov (Portland, OR – April 25, 2012) – The BNSF Railway Company has settled with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for mishandling and transportation of contaminated soil from a construction project near the McCormick & Baxter Superfund site on the banks of the Willamette River. The BNSF Railway Company will pay a $37,500 penalty as part of the agreement. Documents associated with today’s action show that BNSF Railway Company excavated and removed… Read More
Release Date: 03/12/2012Contact Information: Mary Simms, U.S. EPA, simms.mary@epa.gov EPA Receives $1.2 Million in Private Sector Research Funding from Global Cosmetic Company San Francisco–The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and L’oréal cosmetic company announced a research collaboration designed to determine if EPA’s chemical toxicity forecaster (ToxCast) can be used in systemic toxicity tests. EPA is using ToxCast to screen chemicals to understand their potential impact on processes in the human body that lead to adverse health effects. “Because of the high costs and length of time it takes for animal testing,… Read More
Release Date: 03/19/2012Contact Information: Dawn Harris-Young, (404) 562-8421, harris-young.dawn@epa.gov ATLANTA – As a part of the celebration of Energy Star's 20th anniversary, three organizations in Kentucky were honored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with the 2012 Energy Star award. This award was given because of their outstanding leadership and commitment to protecting America’s environment through superior energy efficiency. Partner of the Year Commonwealth of Kentucky and Kentucky Housing Corporation of Frankfort, Kentucky along with KPPC--Kentucky Pollution Prevention Center of Louisville, Kentucky… Read More
Release Date: 02/06/2012Contact Information: Dawn Harris-Young, (404) 562-8421, harris-young.dawn@epa.gov ATLANTA — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that Onslow County, NC will receive technical assistance through the Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program. Nationally, 56 communities in 26 states will each receive the assistance from EPA-funded private-sector experts. The technical experts will work with the communities on actions they can take to improve the economy, the environment, and quality of life. Some examples may include improving pedestrian access and safety, incorporating green infrastructure,… Read More