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United States v. Enviro-Safe Refrigerants, Inc.

Environmental Law Reporter

United States v. Enviro-Safe Refrigerants, Inc. 05/14/2015. anderson@eli.org. Fri, 05/15/2015 - 07:20. A settling CAA and Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program defendant that marketed and sold flammable hydrocarbon refrigerants as direct replacements for ozone-depleting substances without notification to EPA must pay a $300,000 civil penalty and must restrict future marketing activities to comply with SNAP regulations.

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United States v. Jerome, Idaho, City of

Environmental Law Reporter

United States v. Jerome, Idaho, City of. 05/07/2015. anderson@eli.org. Fri, 05/15/2015 - 07:22. A settling CWA defendant that discharged pollutants from its POTW and sanitary sewer collection system, in violation of its NPDES permit, must pay an $86,000 penalty and must upgrade the capacity of its wastewater treatment facility.

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United States v. Honolulu, Hawaii, City and County of

Environmental Law Reporter

United States v. Honolulu, Hawaii, City and County of. 05/12/2015. anderson@eli.org. Wed, 05/13/2015 - 07:59. A settling CAA defendant that failed to timely submit, install, and operate a design plan for a gas collection and control system at a landfill on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, must pay an $875,000 civil penalty and must implement a supplemental environmental project comprised of the installation and operation of a photovoltaic system at its waste-to-energy facility.

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United States v. Tonawanda Coke Corp.

Environmental Law Reporter

United States v. Tonawanda Coke Corp. 05/11/2015. anderson@eli.org. Mon, 05/11/2015 - 08:06. A settling CAA, CWA, and EPCRA defendant responsible for violations at its facility in Tonawanda, New York, must pay a $2,750,000 civil penalty to the United States and New York, must perform a wetlands preservation supplemental environmental project valued at $357,143, must fund a $1,000,000 state-led environmental benefit project fund, and must perform injunctive relief.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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United States v. Morgan-Skinner

Environmental Law Reporter

United States v. Morgan-Skinner. 05/01/2015. anderson@eli.org. Wed, 05/13/2015 - 07:43.

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