🚢New Navigation Regulations for Illinois River by Coast Guard
The Coast Guard is establishing a regulated navigation area for certain waters of the Illinois River. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of human health and the environment on these navigable waters near Naplate, IL due to an Environmental Protection Agency Superfund Alternative Site. This rulemaking prohibits persons and vessels from anchoring or pushing their vessels onto the bank of the river in the regulated navigation area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Lake Michigan or a designated representative, or in the event of an emergency.
Learn More🏭Proposed Modification to Consent Decree for Environmental Remediation
The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed modification to a Consent Decree concerning additional remedial actions required at the Olin McIntosh Superfund Site. This follows new findings by the EPA and opens the floor for public comments regarding the changes, impacting the responsible parties' compliance obligations.
Learn More⚠️EPA Proposes Settlement for Horton Iron and Metal Superfund Site
Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), the United States Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to enter into a settlement with Phillips 66 Company concerning the Horton Iron and Metal Superfund Site located in Wilmington, North Carolina. The proposed settlement addresses recovery of CERCLA costs for a cleanup that will be performed at the Site and costs incurred by EPA.
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