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Entries for month: August 2009

EPA Awards $1 Million in Recovery Act Funds to Clean Up Underground Petroleum Leaks in Puerto Rico

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In an effort to create jobs, boost local economies and protect human health and the environment, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $1,030,000 to Puerto Rico to assess and clean up underground petroleum storage tank leaks. The cooperative agreement between EPA and the Puerto Rico Environmental Quality Board includes a detailed description of Puerto Rico’s spending plans.

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EPA Reaches Settlement with USDA for Underground Storage Tank Violations in Puerto Rico

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In order to help ensure that underground tanks used for storing diesel fuel, oil and gasoline are properly managed in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding safety violations. According to the settlement, USDA will pay $30,000 in penalties and is required to comply with federal underground storage tank requirements.

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