Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on October 3, 2022 - 19:43 GMT

MassDEP Penalizes R.M. Packer Company for Non-Compliance and Failure to Respond Following Fuel Spill Investigation in Tisbury

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has assessed a $15,000 penalty to R.M. Packer Co., Inc. for failure to act and respond to several notices – including a 2021 Notice of Noncompliance (NON) – related to a 2002 …

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Published on September 30, 2022 - 17:24 GMT

MassDEP Penalizes Calnan Associates for Surface Water Violations after Pollutants Discharged into New Bedford Harbor

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has assessed a $10,120 penalty to Calnan Associates, Inc. for violations of surface water discharge regulations at its facility in New Bedford. On September 9, 2021, a commercial …

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Published on September 23, 2022 - 14:45 GMT

MassDEP Seeks Public Comments on Cleanup Plan to Restore the Health of Wellfleet Harbor Estuarine System on Cape Cod

WELLFLEET — The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) will host a public meeting on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, to collect comments on a draft document to reduce nitrogen in the coastal waters of the Wellfleet Harbor Estuarine …

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Published on September 22, 2022 - 21:08 GMT

Baker-Polito Administration Marks Climate Week by Celebrating Electric Transit Buses Transition

TAUNTON — In celebration of Massachusetts Climate Week, the Baker-Polito Administration is highlighting the successful replacement of six older, diesel transit buses with six all-electric transit buses, which have been on the roads in the communities …

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Published on September 21, 2022 - 16:18 GMT

Baker-Polito Administration Announces $2.5 Million in New Grant Funding for Greener Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

BOSTON — In recognition of Massachusetts Climate Week, the Baker-Polito Administration today announced that $2.5 million is available through the Commercial Refrigeration Grant Program to support the use of more climate-friendly and low global-warming- …

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Published on September 8, 2022 - 15:13 GMT

MassDEP Penalizes New Balance Athletics for Air Quality Violations at its Former Manufacturing Facility in Boston

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has assessed a $60,000 penalty to New Balance Athletics, Inc. for violations of its air emissions permit at the company’s shoe manufacturing facility formerly located at 145 Newton …

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Published on September 2, 2022 - 17:02 GMT

MassDEP Penalizes Connecticut Company for Solid Waste Violations at the Essex County Recycling Center in Gloucester

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has assessed a $32,337 penalty to Eastern Waste Services, LLC, of Clinton, Connecticut, for violations of state solid waste regulations during the operation of their recycling …

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Published on August 5, 2022 - 15:56 GMT

MassDEP Penalizes Aquarion Water Company for Violating Drinking Water Regulations at its Oxford Public Water System

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has assessed a $13,500 penalty to the Aquarion Water Company of Massachusetts for violating drinking water regulations during the operation of its community public water system in …

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Published on August 5, 2022 - 15:56 GMT

MassDEP Air Quality Advisory: Impact Expected Across Western, Central and Eastern Counties in Massachusetts

BOSTON — MassDEP is issuing an air quality advisory for Thursday, August 4, 2022. The area of impact is expected to be across Western, Central and Eastern Counties in Massachusetts. WHAT: Due to an expected increase in ozone levels tomorrow in western, …

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Published on August 5, 2022 - 15:56 GMT

MassDEP Air Quality Advisory: Impact Expected Across Eastern and Northeastern Counties in Massachusetts

BOSTON — MassDEP has issued an Air Quality Advisory for Friday, August 5, 2022. The area of impact is expected to be accross Eastern and Northeastern Counties in Massachusetts. WHAT: Due to an expected increase in ozone levels tomorrow in eastern and …

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Published on July 27, 2022 - 20:48 GMT

Baker-Polito Administration Awards $440,000 in Grants to 44 Municipalities for Implementing Mattress Recycling Programs

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito Administration announced today that $440,000 in grants have been awarded to 44 cities and towns to help purchase mattress collection containers. Importantly, the grants will assist municipalities as they work to comply with the …

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Published on July 25, 2022 - 16:59 GMT

Marion Excavating Co., Inc. Penalized for Hazardous Waste and Air Quality Violations at its South Hadley Facility

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has penalized Marion Excavating Co., Inc. $6,000 for violations of the air pollution control and hazardous waste regulations that occurred at its facility located at 749 New Ludlow …

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Published on July 19, 2022 - 21:10 GMT

MassDEP Air Quality Advisory: Impact Expected Across Eastern and Southeastern Counties in Massachusetts

BOSTON — MassDEP Air Quality Advisory issued for Wednesday, July 20, 2022. The area of impact is expected to be across Eastern and Southeastern Counties in Massachusetts. WHAT: Due to an expected increase in ozone levels tomorrow in eastern and …

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Published on July 12, 2022 - 19:30 GMT

Rhode Island Fuel Delivery Company Penalized by MassDEP for Dumping Waste Fuel Down Drain at Franklin Gasoline Station

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) issued a $14,168 penalty to Quality Logistics, Inc. of North Providence, R.I., to settle the company’s unauthorized discharge of waste gasoline to a catch basin at a Speedway- …

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Published on June 30, 2022 - 16:01 GMT

MassDEP Penalizes Texas Mortgage Company for Violations of Waste Site Cleanup Regulations at Charlton Residence

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has assessed a penalty of $22,360 against Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) of Dallas, Texas, for violations resulting from an oil release at a residential property in …

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Published on June 29, 2022 - 21:59 GMT

Property Owner to Pay for Cleanup Costs Following Hazardous Chemical Explosion in Shrewsbury Backyard

BOSTON — A Shrewsbury resident has agreed to pay $120,000 to reimburse the state for the cost of responding to a 2016 explosion and fire caused when his contractor demolished a backyard shed at his residential property, Attorney General Maura Healey …

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Published on June 29, 2022 - 16:07 GMT

MassDEP Penalizes FeedBack Earth, Inc. for Violations at its Food Waste Conversion Facility in Grafton

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has assessed a $9,520 penalty to Feedback Earth, Inc. for violations of the air pollution control and solid waste regulations. The company accepts food waste from multiple sources …

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Published on June 24, 2022 - 14:48 GMT

Baker-Polito Administration Announces $1.88 Million in New Grant Funding for Electric-Only Projects to Address Diesel Emissions

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito Administration today announced that $1.88 million in competitive grants is now available for electric-only projects from public, private and non-profit entities that will reduce diesel emissions from vehicles, engines, and …

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Published on June 2, 2022 - 21:58 GMT

State Environmental Officials Announce Student and School Recipients of ‘Green Team’ Awards

BOSTON — State environmental officials today recognized students from 27 schools across the Commonwealth for outstanding environmental actions as members of the “Green Team,” a statewide environmental education program sponsored by the Executive Office of …

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Published on May 27, 2022 - 15:41 GMT

MassDEP Assesses Penalty to Nasoya Foods USA for Continued Odor Violations from its Tofu Manufacturing Plant in Ayer

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has issued a demand for $5,000 in stipulated penalties to Nasoya Foods USA, LLC in the Town of Ayer following multiple noxious odor events that occurred between January 2021 and March 2021. …

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