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Hazardous Waste Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Andrews, Texas Radioactive Waste Treatment/Disposal Facility Enter into Consent Agreement

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Waste Control Specialists (“WCS”) entered into a February 24 Consent Agreement and Final Order (“CAFO”) alleging violations of certain ...
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Hazardous Waste Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Golden Meadow, Louisiana Port Service Facility Enter into Consent Agreement

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and HOS Port, LLC (“HOS”) entered into an October 9th Consent Agreement and Final Order (“CAFO”) addressing alleged violations of the Resource ...
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Hazardous Waste Compliance Under RCRA—Key Provisions and Practical Implications for Generators

The statute establishes a comprehensive system for managing solid and hazardous wastes from generation through final disposal. RCRA was enacted in 1976 in response to growing concerns about the ...