Environment

AdvanSix LLC Enforcement Action Proposed

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has proposed an enforcement action against AdvanSix Resins & Chemicals LLC for violations at its Hopewell facility. A comment period is open from March 12, 2026, to April 11, 2026, for the proposed Consent Order.

Environment Agency Removes Abandoned Boats from Thames

The Environment Agency has launched its biggest boat clean-up operation in a decade on the non-tidal Thames, aiming to remove over 100 abandoned vessels. This initiative is part of a new task force's efforts to address long-standing issues with sunk, wrecked, and unregistered boats on the river.

Environment Agency Secures £430k After Pollution Incidents

The Environment Agency has secured £430,000 from Imerys Minerals Limited for the West Country Rivers Trust following six clay pollution incidents between September 2021 and July 2023. Imerys will also pay £22,600 in investigation costs and has implemented measures to prevent future pollution.

EPC VA 24 LLC Enforcement Action and Comment Period

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has proposed an enforcement action against EPC VA 24 LLC for violations of water control laws and permit conditions. A public comment period is open from March 11, 2026, to April 10, 2026, for a proposed Consent Order.

Chippenham Farm Fined for Slurry Pollution

The Environment Agency has fined JD Spencer Farm Partnership £18,744 for two slurry pollution incidents that impacted the Bristol Avon river. The farm pleaded guilty to four offences related to illegal water discharge and failure to plan slurry spreading.

Bolitho Limited Environmental Permit Application Advertisement

The Environment Agency has published an advertisement for an environmental permit application submitted by Bolitho Limited. This notice informs the public about the application and the process for submitting comments.

Environmental Permit Application Consultation

The Environment Agency has published a public consultation advertisement for an environmental permit application submitted by Catherine Hodges for Arnen, Coopers Pightle, Reading, RG4 9AZ. The notice outlines the application details and the process for public participation.

Environmental Permit Application Public Consultation

The Environment Agency has published a public consultation for an environmental permit application submitted by Mark, Roger, and Louise Beame for Oakdene Westend Cottages in GL10 3SJ. The consultation provides details on the application and the process for public comment.

Gleeson Developments Environmental Permit Application Advertisement

The Environment Agency has published an advertisement for an environmental permit application submitted by Gleeson Developments Limited for a site in Bradford, England. The notice provides details of the application and explains the public consultation process.

City of Hopewell Enforcement Action Proposed Consent Order

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has proposed an enforcement action against the City of Hopewell for violations of water quality statutes and regulations at its Water Renewal facility. A public comment period is open from March 9, 2026, to April 8, 2026.