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DTSC Strengthens Environmental Protections for Ecobat Lead Recycling Facility

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has issued strengthened 10-year operating and post-closure permits for the Ecobat lead recycling facility in Los Angeles County. The decision includes expanded environmental monitoring, facility upgrades, and increased financial accountability, following extensive community input.

DTSC Finds Chiquita Canyon LLC Out of Compliance, Subject to Penalties

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has issued a Determination of Non-Compliance to Chiquita Canyon LLC, Chiquita Canyon, Inc., and Waste Connections US, Inc. The companies face daily fines of $25,000 until they provide an adequate plan to address ongoing environmental threats from the Chiquita Canyon Landfill.

DTSC Orders Emergency Cleanup of Toxic Contamination

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has issued an order to Magellan Aerospace and Market Creek Plaza LLC requiring immediate cleanup of trichloroethylene (TCE) contamination in San Diego. The order mandates vapor mitigation, sampling, and investigation of soil, soil vapor, and groundwater.

TCEQ Approves $1.9 Million in Environmental Fines Against 71 Entities

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) approved penalties totaling $1,909,731 against 71 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations. The fines cover various categories including air quality, wastewater discharge, and public water systems.

TCEQ Approves $747,064 in Environmental Fines

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has approved penalties totaling $747,064 against 63 entities for violations of state environmental regulations. The fines cover various categories including air quality, water quality, and waste management. These actions represent final enforcement orders.

TCEQ Fines Totaling $426,198.73 Against 65 Entities

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) approved penalties totaling $426,198.73 against 65 entities for violations of state environmental regulations. The penalties include agreed orders for multi-media, wastewater, and petroleum storage tank violations, as well as default orders for multi-media and solid waste violations.

TCEQ Approves $661,093 in Environmental Fines

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) approved penalties totaling $661,093 against 69 entities for violations of state environmental regulations. The fines cover various categories including air quality, wastewater discharge, and solid waste management.

FTC, State AGs reach $100M Walmart settlement for deception

The FTC and 10 State Attorneys General have reached a $100 million settlement with Walmart over allegations of deceiving drivers and customers in its Spark Driver Program. Walmart will pay drivers up to $79 million and implement an earnings verification program for 10 years.

CalPrivacy Launches Data Broker Enforcement Strike Force

The California Privacy Protection Agency (CalPrivacy) has launched a Data Broker Enforcement Strike Force to investigate privacy violations within the data broker industry. This initiative aims to enhance compliance with the CCPA and the Delete Act, building on previous enforcement actions.

CalPrivacy Fines ROR Partners for Data Broker Violations

The California Privacy Protection Agency has fined ROR Partners LLC $56,600 for failing to register as a data broker as required by the Delete Act. The marketing firm was found to have collected and sold extensive consumer data without proper registration, highlighting the agency's focus on data broker compliance.