Environment

Environment Agency v. Action Skip Hire Limited - Waste Removal Order

The Environment Agency has ordered Birmingham skip firm Action Skip Hire Limited to pay £9,495.50 for failing to remove waste from a site as previously ordered by a magistrates' court. This follows a prior conviction where the company was fined over £48,000 for operating an illegal waste site.

Environment Agency Consultation on Environmental Permit Application

The Environment Agency is consulting the public on an environmental permit application submitted by Andy Pink for a site located at TA4 4DJ. The consultation period allows interested parties to comment on the application before a decision is made on granting or refusing the permit.

United Utilities Environmental Permit Application Advertisement

The Environment Agency has published an advertisement for an environmental permit application submitted by United Utilities Water Limited for a Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) at Lostock Close / Chale Close CSO. The notice provides details of the application and explains the public consultation process.

United Fuel Corporation Enforcement Action

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has proposed an enforcement action against United Fuel Corporation for violations of the State Water Control Law at its Oaklawn Shell facility in Hopewell, Virginia. A comment period for the proposed Consent Order is open from March 4, 2026, to April 3, 2026.

Yorkshire Waste Site Permit Revoked

The Environment Agency has had its environmental permit revoked for Mineral Processing Ltd in Yorkshire after the Planning Inspectorate dismissed the company's appeal. The company must remove all waste from the site by August 31, 2029, or face further offenses.

Om Anaya, Inc. Enforcement Action and Comment Period

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has proposed an enforcement action against Om Anaya, Inc. for alleged violations of water control statutes and regulations at its Hanover, Virginia facility. A public comment period for the proposed Consent Order is open from March 3, 2026, to April 2, 2026.

Illinois EPA Offers $1.5M for Water Supply Energy Upgrades

The Illinois EPA is offering up to $1.5 million in grant funding for energy efficiency upgrades at public water supply facilities. Projects will range from $50,000 to $500,000, with applications due by May 4, 2026. This program is funded through the U.S. Department of Energy's Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Environmental Permit Application Advertisement

The Environment Agency has published a notice regarding an environmental permit application for waste, water, and mining operations submitted by Mr Jeffery and Mrs Alice Nicholson for a property in Berkhamsted, HP4 1LR. The notice advertises the application and outlines the public consultation process.

Environment Agency Stops Suspected Illegal Waste Activity

The Environment Agency has taken enforcement action against Blackpole Recycling Ltd in Worcester for suspected illegal waste activity. The agency issued suspension and restriction notices, seized cash, and is conducting wider investigations into waste crime.

Christopher Bates Environmental Permit Application Advertisement

The Environment Agency has published an advertisement for an environmental permit application submitted by Christopher Bates for a site at CV7 7LB. This notice informs the public about the application and the process for submitting comments.