Industry Trends


EPA Packages Potable Water Case Studies

Case studies highlight water system partnerships used to improve technical and financial capacity.

Water Research Foundation Outlines $15 Million Agenda

The Board of Trustees selects 21 projects for funding in 2010, with 18 open for competitive bidding.

Agency Reports Green Power Commitments Up by 1.5-B kWh

Intel and Kohl's still hold top two spots for green power usage within the EPA partnership.

Fort Eustis to Use Recycled Structural Composite for Bridges

Axion begins construction on high load capacity railroad bridges at Fort Eustis Army Transportation Corp. in Virginia.

R.I. Landlord Could Pay $44,000 for Not Disclosing Lead Paint

The Disclosure Rule requires landlords to tell tenants about the risks associated with lead paint.

28 Glass and Portland Cement Plants Must Upgrade Emission Control

15 Saint Gobain Containers facilities and 13 Lafarge Company plants are the subject of a settlement under the Clean Air Act's New Source Review requirements, which will cost them millions of dollars.

Florida Salutes Solid Waste Industry for Achievements

Governor proclaims Champions of the Environment Day for those who work in the solid waste industry.

Asbestos Violations at Newport Naval Station Result in Fines

Goel Services, A.A. Asbestos Abatement and the Naval Station allegedly violated the Clean Air Act and the National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants for asbestos.



New EPA Policy Rejects CBI Claims for Chemicals

Companies may no longer claim confidentiality for the identity of a chemical covered by Section 8(e) of the Toxic Substances Control Act.

Suniva to Expand Solar Cell Facility with Stimulus Tax Credit

The solar manufacturer plans to use $5.7 million in clean energy manufacturing tax credits to accelerate expansion of its Norcross, Ga., plant.

Karl Brooks to Lead EPA's Region 7

Educator formerly worked as director of the Idaho Conservation League and as a state senator.

Nose Testing

The Nose Knows

Professionally trained odor panelists can mitigate nuisance odors better because they are not hampered by detection limits.

Heart of Camden to Use Grant for Environmental Hazards Database

A $20,000 environmental justice grant will help build an online tool to broaden community awareness of contaminated sites and pollution sources in Waterfront South and South-Central Camden, N.J.

3 Potato Processing Plants Earn Energy Star for Efficiency

Two J.R. Simplot plants and one ConAgra Foods plant have demonstrated superior energy performance, using nearly 20 percent less energy than similar facilities.

EPA Proposes Standards to Protect Florida's Waters

The federal agency is proposing numerical nutrient limits on Florida's lakes, rivers, streams, springs and canals, in response to a 2009 consent decree with the Florida Wildlife Federation.

Energy Companies Retire Oil and Gas Leases

Nearly 29,000 acres in Montana’s Rocky Mountain Front is being returned to the Bureau of Land Management.

FPL Halts Billions in Capital Expenditures in Florida

Public Service Commission denies Florida Power & Light's new rate proposal, so company pulls back on future energy investing.

WM Recycle America Adopts Program for E-waste Recycling

The Responsible Recycling program requires participating companies to implement an EHS management system that tracks materials and minimizes emissions and worker exposure during electronics recycling operations.