BP took another hit today for its March, 2006 crude oil spill — 5,054 barrels — on Alaska’s North Slope. Here’s a quote from EPA’s press release: “This penalty should serve as a wake-up call to all pipeline operators that they will be held accountable for the safety of their operations and their compliance with [...]
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BP Alaska to Pay $25 Million Penalty for Alaskan North Slope Oil Spill Leave a comment
EPA GRants Stay of Execution for 79 Mountaintop Removal Permits Leave a comment
Appalachian Voice Front Porch Blog. This press release from Appalachian Voices includes reactions from coalfield citizens and environmental groups about EPA’s decision today to refer 79 mountaintop removal SMCRA permits for extended review. Also see my blog at http://tennesseehawk.typepad.com/earthbytes/
Mineweb – POLITICAL ECONOMY – US environmental agency says mountain-top mining permit decisions will be coming shortly Leave a comment
Mineweb – POLITICAL ECONOMY – US environmental agency says mountain-top mining permit decisions will be coming shortly. The U.S. Clean Water Act 404 mountain-top mining permits, which have been in limbo since June, are about to have their fates decided by EPA within the next few weeks. Author: Dorothy Kosich Posted: Friday , 04 Sep 2009 [...]
