Organization | • | Illinois Environmental Protection Agency | [X] |
| | 141: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 August 31 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Interim Director John Kim has asked the Illinois Attorney Generals office to proceed with an enforcement action against West Shore Pipeline Company and Buckeye Pipe Line Co, for the release of jet fuel, also known as aviation kerosene, along a section of the company's pipeline system near Palos Park. The fuel ultimately went into the Calumet-Saganashkee (Cal-Sag) Canal. | | | | Date Created: | 08 31 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 971**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000044850 Original UID: 24327 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 142: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 March 8 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois EPA Director John Kim today asked the Illinois Attorney Generals Office to seek an immediate injunctive court order preventing FVMS, Inc./ Fox Valley Systems, Inc. (collectively, FVMS) from restarting operations at their spray paint and propellant manufacturing facility located at 640 Industrial Drive in Cary, McHenry County. Todays action was prompted by ongoing concerns about several explosions and a fire which occurred March 6 at the facility, and resulted in injuries to workers as well as the evacuation of workers in approximately 25 other businesses located in the surrounding industrial park. | | | | Date Created: | 03 08 2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 226**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000045347 Original UID: 24598 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 143: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 November 7 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois EPA and its partners will discuss nonpoint source pollution issues and the rural landscape. The workshop will explore trends in land use, technology, and socio-economic issues and how those trends can impact Illinois' rivers, lakes and groundwater resources and adoption of conservation programs. | | | | Date Created: | 11 07 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 1207**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000045501 Original UID: 25046 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 144: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 November 9 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois EPA is hosting a public availability session in an open house format so that residents can discuss technical issues of concern with Agency representatives. People may come and go at any time during the session; however, the session will end promptly at 8:00 p.m. A comment form will be available so that residents may also provide written comments. | | | | Date Created: | 11 09 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 1211**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000045532 Original UID: 25071 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 145: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 December 10 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | In order to give area residents an opportunity to discuss the pending air and water permit applications for Illinois Sands, LLC, the Illinois EPA is hosting a Public Availability Session. In addition to the Availability Session, the IEPA will accept written comments. Comments must be postmarked by December 31, 2012. The comments will be reviewed and considered by IEPA staff before decisions are made. | | | | Date Created: | 12 10 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 1343**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000046037 Original UID: 25587 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 146: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 January 16 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Director John Kim invites fifth and sixth grade writers and artists from around Illinois to compete in this years Poster, Poetry and Prose Contest sponsored by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA). Through programs such as this, students will learn how to be good environmental stewards and they, in turn, can educate and influence the actions of others, said Director Kim. | | | | Date Created: | 01 16 2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 48**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000046293 Original UID: 25839 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 147: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 October 24 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Interim Director John Kim has asked the Illinois Attorney Generals office to proceed with an enforcement action against Exxon Mobil Oil Corporation in Joliet, for the release of various pollutants from the refinery into the environment and putting nearby residents at risk of exposure. | | | | Date Created: | | | | | Agency ID: | 1162**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000046843 Original UID: 24961 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 148: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The purpose of this report is to inform citizens of the progress being made in our state to protect our air, land and water resources and the specific activities of Illinois EPA to further our mission of protecting the environment and human health. | | | | Date Created: | 10 21 13 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000048151 Original UID: 170219 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 149: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 June 4 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Following an explosion and fire Sunday at its chemical plant in Seward, Illinois EPA Director Lisa Bonnett today asked the Illinois Attorney Generals Office to seek an immediate injunctive court order to require Nova-Kem LLC to thoroughly investigate and cleanup all environmental violations associated with the incident. Todays action follows an evacuation of nearby residents by emergency responders including local fire departments, law enforcement, hazmat and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency. IEPA staff is on-site to evaluate conditions and assess the environmental impacts created by the incident. | | | | Date Created: | 06 04 2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 618**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000049565 Original UID: 170746 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 150: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 June 6 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | EPA Director Lisa Bonnett today asked the Illinois Attorney Generals Office to seek an immediate injunctive court order to require Conserv FS and Schoff Farm Service (SFS) to immediately cleanup an area affected by an anhydrous ammonia leak that occurred the night of Tuesday, June 4. IEPA is also citing the companies for several violations of Illinois Pollution Control Board regulations and the Illinois Environmental Protection Act. | | | | Date Created: | 06 06 2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 636**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000049575 Original UID: 170756 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 151: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 June 7 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Following water sampling that detected well contamination near a facility in Marengo, Illinois EPA Director Lisa Bonnett today asked the Illinois Attorney Generals Office to seek an immediate injunctive court order to require Arnold Magnetic Technologies Corporation, owned by 300 West LLC, to immediately provide bottled water to affected residents and regularly sample at least seventeen private wells near the site. | | | | Date Created: | 06 07 2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 637**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000049690 Original UID: 170883 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 152: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois EPA Director Lisa Bonnett today asked the Illinois Attorney Generals Office to seek an immediate injunctive court order halting operations at J&R Used Tire Service, located at 103 East Maple Street in Hoopeston. Todays action follows a large fire that began early on the morning of June 19 and is still burning as of this referral. Local fire and rescue units are on-site as well as IEPA staff and representatives of several state agencies. The cause of the fire is yet unknown. | | | | Date Created: | 06 19 2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 663**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000050421 Original UID: 171357 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 153: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 April 28 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release:In celebration of Earth Month and Air Quality Awareness Week, Illinois EPA Director Lisa Bonnett and Illinois Partners for Clean Air have joined together to promote Air Quality Awareness Week in Illinois. The week April 28 May 2 has been proclaimed by Governor Pat Quinn and designated by U.S. EPA to help educate the public about air quality and encourage citizens to regularly check their local air quality forecast. | | | | Date Created: | 04-28-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 478**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000050657 Original UID: 171664 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 154: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 March 21 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois EPAs Annual Poster, Poetry and Prose contest promotes environmental interest among Illinois youth through creative means. Their posters and written works give students an opportunity to express and share, on a deeper and more personal level, what they have learned. | | | | Date Created: | 03-21-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 285**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000050668 Original UID: 171675 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 155: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 March 23 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois EPA Director Lisa Bonnett today honored a group of distinguished Illinois fifth and sixth grade students selected for their creative skills used to express environmental awareness, as part of the Agencys 26th annual Poster, Poetry and Prose Contest. This years theme focused on preventing land pollution and protecting its resources with Lending A Hand to Protect Our Precious Land! | | | | Date Created: | 03-23-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 287**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000050686 Original UID: 171693 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 156: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 July 8 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Director Lisa Bonnett today announced that the agency has launched a new public information website about the Clinton #3 landfill where viewers can find inspection reports and a list of permit applications as well as receive an overview of the facility's history, design, and groundwater monitoring requirements. | | | | Date Created: | 07-08 -2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 734**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000050814 Original UID: 171846 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 157: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 August 7 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) today announced that the first meeting of the Illinois Commission on Environmental Justice will be held August 14th at 10 a.m. in Chicago and Springfield. | | | | Date Created: | 08-07-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 819**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000051186 Original UID: 172006 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 158: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 August 9 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Director Lisa Bonnett today praised Governor Quinn for signing legislation that will strengthen the Agencys efforts to streamline Illinois environmental permitting process and increase transparency of permit transactions in order to help businesses expand and grow. | | | | Date Created: | 08-09-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 837**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000051225 Original UID: 172053 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 159: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 September 6 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Director Lisa Bonnett today announced the agencys two latest Hazardous Educational Waste collections. These collections are part of IEPAs educational outreach and assistance efforts towards the goal of protecting Illinois environment. | | | | Date Created: | 09-06-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 857**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000051286 Original UID: 172118 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 160: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 August 28 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) today issued an update to the public regarding an explosion and fire that took place at Nova-Kem Chemicals Company on June 2-3, 2013. | | | | Date Created: | 08-28-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 892**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000051312 Original UID: 172200 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
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