EPA to Remove and Replace Lead-Contaminated Soils at 11 Schools, 16 Child Care Facilities in St. Francois County, Mo. (MO)
Environmental NewsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE(Kansas City, Kan., November 19, 2010) – EPA Region 7 today announced plans to remove and replace soils at 11 schools and 16 child care centers and Head Start facilities in St. Francois County, Mo., because recent testing has confirmed elevated … Source:EPA to Remove and Replace Lead-Contaminated Soils at 11 Schools, [...]
Relieving Child Allergies Without Medications
Allergy medicines can and do play an important role in managing and relieving child allergies; sometimes, however, it is prudent to limit the use of medicines in children. Other times, parents and caregivers of children with allergies need additional tools for the relief of allergy symptoms, and so complementary methods of relieving child allergies without [...]
EPA Reaches Multi-state Agreement with Major Used Oil Recycler for Improper Handling of PCBs (CT, ME, NJ, NY, VT)
(New York, N.Y. -- Nov. 4, 2010) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced two separate settlements with one of the nation's largest oil recycling companies. The action will resolve violations of federal toxic substance regulations at the company's facilities in New York … Source:EPA Reaches Multi-state Agreement with Major Used Oil Recycler for [...]
Heartland Plating Co., of Bettendorf, Iowa, Ordered to Address Hazardous Waste Issues at Metal Electroplating Facility (IA)
Environmental NewsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE(Kansas City, Kan., Nov. 24, 2010) - EPA Region 7 has ordered Heartland Plating Co., of Bettendorf, Iowa, and its owners to immediately address a series of issues related to the improper storage and management of hazardous wastes at the metal electroplating f… Source:Heartland Plating Co., of Bettendorf, Iowa, Ordered to Address [...]
Pesticide distributors in Washington State fined over $35,000 for illegal imports and mislabeled products (WA)
(Seattle—Nov. 2, 2010) Three pesticide distributors working in Washington State will be fined over $35,000 for mislabeling products and importing illegal pesticides, according to EPA orders. Skyline Chemical, LLC, Axss USA and Pace International will pay penalties for violations of the Fed… Source:Pesticide distributors in Washington State fined over $35,000 for illegal imports and mislabeled [...]
Relief For Kids With Skin Allergies
Kids with skin allergies have a strong need for relief of skin allergy symptoms. Relief of allergy symptoms for kids with skin allergies can both keep kids more comfortable and keep them healthier. Why Relief Is Important For Kids With Skin Allergies Relieving skin allergy symptoms for kids with skin allergies makes their lives easier [...]
No Significant Health Risks Found in Analysis of Second Round of Soil Sampling Near Soccer Complex in Cameron, Mo.
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Oct Source:No Significant Health Risks Found in Analysis of Second Round of Soil Sampling Near Soccer Complex in Cameron, Mo.
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