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Shipyard Waste
New London, CT: (Jan-15-08) State Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and the Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Gina McCarthy's office brought charges against Thames Shipyard and Repair Co., alleging that the company violated environmental laws at its 100-year-old facilities on the Thames River. The suit stated that the violations included problems regarding the storage, treatment and disposal of hazardous waste, discharges into the river of wastewater and storm water, air pollution and maintenance of docks, and barges without authorization.
As part of a settlement reached, the company agreed to pay $787,011 in penalties, resolving allegations. Sources said that the shipyard and its sister companies cooperated with the state in reaching the settlement. The money will be used on projects to improve the shipyard property and the surrounding environment. [THE DAY: SHIPYARD WASTE]
Published on Jan-17-08
As part of a settlement reached, the company agreed to pay $787,011 in penalties, resolving allegations. Sources said that the shipyard and its sister companies cooperated with the state in reaching the settlement. The money will be used on projects to improve the shipyard property and the surrounding environment. [
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