Environmental Compliance

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.

MassDEP Fines Hunter Plastics $23,000 for Hazardous Waste Violations

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has fined Hunter Plastics, Inc. $23,000 for hazardous waste violations, including illegal transportation and improper storage and labeling. The company has agreed to pay the penalty and correct the violations.

MassDEP Fines Toby Realty Trust $31,000 for Cleanup Violations

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has fined Toby Realty Trust $31,000 for violating oil and hazardous materials cleanup regulations. The penalty was issued with a Unilateral Administrative Order requiring the trust to comply with a new schedule for cleanup actions at a Springfield property.

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.

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.

HSE Reminds Employers of Health and Safety Duties for Home Workers

The UK's Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is reminding employers that they have the same health and safety duties for home workers as for office-based staff. The guidance highlights key risk areas such as stress, mental health, and display screen equipment, and emphasizes that these responsibilities are legal duties, not optional.

Two companies and site manager prosecuted for asbestos disturbance

Two companies, Sohan Group Limited and Maize Metals Limited, and a site manager, Ali Raza Baig, have been prosecuted by the UK's Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for large-scale asbestos disturbance at a demolition site. Fines totaling over £88,000 were issued, and the site manager received a suspended prison sentence and director disqualification.

DEC Announces 2026 Exam Dates for Wildlife Licenses

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the 2026 online examination dates for individuals seeking licenses for falconry, wildlife rehabilitation, and leashed tracking dog handling. These exams will be offered online and free of charge to enhance accessibility for applicants.