Environment

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.

Summit General Contractors Enforcement Action Proposed

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has proposed an enforcement action against Summit General Contractors, Inc. for alleged violations of the State Water Control Law at the Dollar Tree facility in Isle of Wight County. A comment period for the proposed Consent Order is open from March 9, 2026, to April 8, 2026.

Royall Pump and Well Company Enforcement Action

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has proposed an enforcement action against Royall Pump and Well Company, Inc. for alleged violations of state water control statutes, regulations, and permit requirements related to a project in Powhatan County. A comment period is open from March 9, 2026, to April 8, 2026.

Illinois EPA Announces Spring Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events

The Illinois EPA announced seven Spring Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection events scheduled across the state from March to May 2026. These events offer residents a free and convenient opportunity to safely dispose of common household hazardous products. Pre-registration is required for all events.

Memas Country Store Delivery Prohibition Proceeding

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has initiated a delivery prohibition proceeding against Memas Country Store due to unresolved compliance issues related to underground storage tanks. A proceeding is scheduled for March 30, 2026.

Angus Fire PFAS Reduction Permit Consultation

The Environment Agency has opened a public consultation on its draft decision to grant a permit variation to Angus Fire Limited. The variation would allow the company to install an effluent treatment plant to reduce PFAS contamination from rainwater runoff at its North Yorkshire site. The consultation period runs until April 1, 2026.

Sydney Wheeler Environmental Permit Application Consultation

The Environment Agency is advertising an environmental permit application for Sydney Wheeler in Lydney, England. This notice initiates a public consultation period, allowing interested parties to review the application and submit comments before a decision is made.

Keepmoat Homes Environmental Permit Application Consultation

The Environment Agency has published a consultation notice regarding an environmental permit application submitted by Keepmoat Homes Limited for a site in Leyland, Lancashire. The notice details the application and explains the public participation process.

Midway Grocery Enforcement Meeting Scheduled

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has scheduled an enforcement meeting for Midway Grocery on March 18, 2026, regarding unresolved compliance issues with underground storage tanks. This action follows inspections conducted in April 2024 and November 2025.

W. Henry Hardy Inc. - Enforcement Meeting

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has scheduled an enforcement meeting for W. Henry Hardy Inc. on March 25, 2026. This action follows unresolved compliance issues identified during an underground storage tank inspection in March 2025, leading to a delivery prohibition process.