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EPA Designates PFAS Chemicals as Superfund Hazardous Substances

Apr 22 2024 // The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Friday designated a pair of widely used industrial chemicals as hazardous substances under the country’s Superfund program, accelerating a crackdown on toxic compounds...

‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in Water Sources Around New Mexico, Studies Find

Apr 17 2024 // So-called forever chemicals have been found in water sources across New Mexico, according to recent studies by the U.S. Geological Survey and state environment officials. The federal agency detailed the findings last week,...

Several Texas Water Systems Exceed Federal Limits on ‘Forever Chemicals’

Apr 16 2024 // In Texas, 49 public water utility systems have reported surpassing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s first-ever limits for five “forever chemicals” in drinking water, according to data submitted...

Texas Chemical Plant to Pay $6.6M Over Injuries From 2019 Fire

Apr 5 2024 // Intercontinental Terminals Company LLC (ITC) has agreed to pay over $6.6 million to federal and state natural resource trustees to resolve claims for natural resource damages resulting from a 2019 fire at ITC’s Deer...

Federal Agency Investigating Toxic Chemical Releases at 2 Louisiana Facilities

Apr 5 2024 // The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) announced that the agency has launched investigations into toxic chemical releases at two facilities in Louisiana during 2023: the release of hydrogen fluoride...

Federal Agency Investigating Toxic Chemical Releases at 2 Louisiana Facilities

Apr 5 2024 // The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) announced that the agency has launched investigations into toxic chemical releases at two facilities in Louisiana during 2023. The agency is investing the...

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