Lower Duwamish Waterway Cleanup Public Comment Periods
The Washington State Department of Ecology has opened three public comment periods related to the Lower Duwamish Waterway cleanup. These periods cover the Jorgensen Forge site, the South Park Marina site, and a new consent decree for the overall waterway cleanup, with comment periods running through April 22, 2026.
Massachusetts Awards $8.7M for Energy Efficiency Projects
The Massachusetts Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $8.7 million in grant funding for 34 energy efficiency and clean energy projects. The funding, administered by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, will support municipal water facilities, agricultural and food-producing non-profits, and small businesses.
ECHA Committee Draft Opinion on PFAS Restriction
The European Chemicals Agency's Committee for Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC) has agreed its draft opinion on a proposal to restrict all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the EU. The draft opinion will be published for a 60-day public consultation.
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.
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.
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.