Items Tagged with 'Superfund'

Studies sound the alarm over the risks Superfund sites face due to a variety of factors related to climate change, such as inland flooding and wildfires. 

Former plant dump site in Ringwood was deemed safe after a $21.2M cleanup ordered in 2020, but a New York University study last year said it remained a public health risk. 

The settlement resolves funding sources for the continued dredging, sediment capping and long-term remediation along the city’s industrial river corridor, a declared Superfund site.

Senate committee members signaled interest at a Nov. 19 hearing to address ongoing liability issues for construction and engineering firms as well as water and wastewater utilities related to PFAS chemicals removal and remediation

Lack of clarity over liability for PFAS "forever chemicals" at contaminated sites has contractors worried, says AGC.

The U.S. Senate confirmed 108 nominees en bloc following frustration among some lawmakers about how long the process was taking.

EPA Inspector General report says many at-risk sites—all military facilities—are near population centers and important ecological areas.

US Navy cleanup of the former Hunters Point Naval Shipyard continues, but former environmental consultant agrees to settle work related whistleblower suit to avoid "protracted litigation."

Water groups fear the chemicals' new classification as hazardous substances will leave them open to lawsuits from PFAS producers. 

Agency seeks public input on expanding scope of PFAS chemicals to regulate, a move that has raised concerns of municipal water supply agencies.