Clean Ohio grants bring $6.6M to region Nov 21, 2009
The competitive program provides grants of up to $3 million to acquire property, demolish buildings and provide environmental remediation of old industrial sites so they can be put back into use by private developers. Since its inception, the program has awarded 80 grants totaling $185 million. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Huddle to help Nummi workers Nov 14, 2009
Ed Montgomery, director of a White House panel set up to help communities cope with auto plant closures nationwide, led a federal delegation offering aid with everything from environmental remediation for the factory site to assistance for workers and families who may soon lose income and insurance. Montgomery told the group that President Obama thinks "the auto industry has been the backbone of the growth of the middle class in this country.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Stimulus grants boost Colo. employment Oct 31, 2009
An environmental remediation award of nearly $1. 4 billion awarded to a subsidiary of Douglas County-based no longer ranks as the biggest single stimulus award nationwide. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
> Stacy Hastie and his partners Oct 25, 2009
His firm, Environmental Operations Inc., has grown steadily since he and his partners bought out the environmental remediation firm s founder, Roger Hopson, in 1998. Now, Hastie s SCR Investments is spearheading the $34 million renovation of One City Centre. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
> Lewis Rice signs 12-year lease at One City Centre Oct 25, 2009
SCR Investment s largest shareholder is Stacy Hastie, chief executive of environmental remediation firm Environmental Operations Inc. Hastie became involved in the property in 2005 when contracted with Environmental Operations Inc. to provide services on a planned overhaul. All the planets are finally aligned, Hastie said of the redevelopment. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Thomas & Betts earnings fall 49% in 3Q Oct 23, 2009
Net earnings included a $4 million pre-tax charge related to an estimate revision for an environmental remediation site. Thomas & Betts (NYSE: TNB) also reported net sales of $485. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Standards for a new genomic era Oct 22, 2009
For scientific fields such as biofuels research or environmental remediation, genetic data could help researchers determine whether microorganisms can efficiently break down plant matter to aid in ethanol production, or digest environmental contaminants like hydrocarbons. However, because of the complexity of genetic data, genetic information in public libraries can range from very rough to very refined. (EurekAlert!)
Arcadis a contractor for $3B USAF project Oct 13, 2009
The five-year program is focused on environmental remediation and site cleanup at U.S. sites worldwide, primarily Air Force bases, Arcadis said. Under this program, Arcadis is allowed to compete for task orders with a select number of competitors, the company said in a statement. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
EPA, Hastie reach site cleanup agreement Oct 1, 2009
LLC, led by Stacy Hastie, of environmental remediation firm Environmental Operations Inc. in St. Louis, has agreed to take a number of steps to clean up the Solutia chemical facility at 1700 South Second St., and return it to productive use, according to a consent order filed Wednesday in Kansas City, Kan. the said. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Support For Ethanol Plant Sep 26, 2009
" In a letter to Mr. Murphy, dated Sept. 11, New Milford Economic Development Commission Chairman Frank Wargo wrote that federal and state agencies have been working toward environmental remediation of the site for more than a decade. He stated that the plant is in an industrial zone, according to the municipal plan of conservation and development, and that the nearby homes on Housatonic Avenue were there in 1957 when Century Brass, then known as Scovill, began operations. "The DEP is going to... (Brookfield Journal, CT)
U.S. Indicts Cheshire Man, His Environmental Business And An Employee Sep 17, 2009
When Blumenthal issued his report in 2004, agents were examining the award of state oil spill clean-up contracts to Earth Technology, which does business as a site development and environmental remediation contractor. Austin McGuigan, Ruocco's attorney, said in 2004 that he was "absolutely confident that the results of any federal or state investigations will show [Ruocco] did everything appropriately." McGuigan could not be reached Wednesday. (FOX61, CT)
Northrop Grumman's Chairman and CEO Ronald D. Sugar Announces Plan to Retire; Board Elects Wesley G. Bush CEO and President Sep 17, 2009
Actual results could differ materially due to factors such as: the effect of economic conditions in the United States and globally; access to capital; future sales and cash flows; timing of cash receipts; effective tax rates and timing and amounts of tax payments; returns on pension plan assets, interest and discount rates and other changes that may impact pension plan assumptions; the outcome of litigation, claims, audits, appeals, bid protests and investigations; hurricane-related insurance... (PR Newswire)
Arcadis Wins Two Major GRiP(R) Contracts Totaling $170 Million Sep 15, 2009
AMSTERDAM, September 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international design, consulting, engineering and management services company, today announced that it has been awarded two major GRiP(R) contracts for environmental remediation, with a total worth of almost $170 million, from Atlantic Richfield Company, a BP affiliate, and the US Army. The contract with Atlantic Richfield Company involves environmental remediation and site closure for a portfolio of contaminated... (PR Newswire)
New Method Aims To Stabilize Antibodies Sep 15, 2009
The technique could lead to better biosensors, disease therapeutics and diagnostic reagents and non-laboratory applications, including environmental remediation. See also. (Science Daily)
Huntsman to Close Australian Styrenics Operations Sep 8, 2009
Additionally, the company will incur environmental remediation costs in an amount yet to be determined. As reported in the "Corporate and Other" segment of Huntsman's financial statements, the styrenics operations had posted an adjusted EBITDA loss of almost $24 million for 2008, based on an operating loss of approximately $29 million less impairment charges for the year of $5 million. (PR Newswire)
Huntsman makes $415M bid for Tronox assets Sep 1, 2009
The liabilities, which Tronox said are an obstacle to financial stability, include environmental remediation and litigation costs. In a regulatory filing, Huntsman said that its bid for Tronox excluded assuming environmental liabilities related to Tronox's "past or current operations ... properties or facilities." That includes any fines imposed by a government agency. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Chevron Accuses Judge of Taking Bribes in Tort Case Sep 1, 2009
The company claims the recordings show an alleged PAIS representative seeking $3 million in bribes in return for handing out "environmental remediation contracts" to two businessmen after a verdict is handed down by Judge N;;ez later this year ... Cullen's letter claims that the following individuals met with Borja and Hansen: Carlos Patricio Garcia Ortega, a political coordinator for PAIS, Juan Pablo Novoa Velasco, a lawyer representing the Ecuadorian government, Aulo Gelio Servio Tulio Avila... (Law.com)
Port Columbus secures key approval for runway relocation Aug 29, 2009
The FAA s decision this week also clears that project, assuming the environmental remediation takes place, spokesman Tony Molinaro said. The FAA made its decision based on the following plans from the authority. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Toyota shuts first car plant in its 72-year history Aug 28, 2009
We continue work already in progress with the US Departments of Labor and Commerce, local government officials, Toyota, GM and the Japanese government to ensure appropriate employee severance, proper environmental remediation and assistance in transforming the site to alternative uses,'' California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger said in a statement. GM was the factory's sole owner from 1963 until 1982, when it closed the Fremont Assembly plant owing to escalating costs and labor conflicts with... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
WES&A, LLC Announces Completion of Amerex Financial Restructuring Aug 28, 2009
WES&A, LLC, a wholly-owned affiliate of CAMOFI will continue the business operations of Amerex and Waste Express in their present locations in Kansas City, MO, Tulsa, OK, Portland, OR and Phoenix, AZ. Customer support and continued improvement of operational efficiencies will remain the primary focus of the business as it continues to build its reputation as a leading provider of industrial and hazardous waste management services and environmental remediation and abatement services. Contact. (Primezone Releases)
Toyota Plans to End Production at Calif. Plant Aug 28, 2009
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said the state was working to "ensure appropriate employee severance, proper environmental remediation and assistance in transforming the site to alternative uses.". California lawmakers have discussed with Toyota a package of financial incentives to keep the plant open. (ABC News -- Wire)
U.S. Army Awards $498,000 Performance-Based Acquisition for Environmental Remediation Services at Fort Lee, Va. Aug 18, 2009
U.S. Army Awards $498,000 Performance-Based Acquisition for Environmental Remediation Services at Fort Lee, Va ... U.S. Army Awards $498,000 Performance-Based Acquisition for Environmental Remediation Services at Fort Lee, Va ... for environmental remediation services at Fort Lee, Va. (PR Newswire)
Hammond Manufacturing Company Limited Statement of Claim Settlement Aug 12, 2009
HMCL has previously provided for what it expects to be its environmental remediation costs for the property in its financial statements and the Company is not aware of any additional contingencies for the Property or statements of claim. About Hammond Manufacturing Company Limited. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Fenton's cash for a clunker Aug 8, 2009
6 million federal grant to help pay for a market analysis of the site to attract alternative-fuel vehicle production and for possible environmental remediation. Officials should know later this month whether they ll get the grant, to be administered through the U.S. Department of Commerce. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Olin receives $44M in settlement Aug 1, 2009
The insurance companies allegedly owed Olin for environmental remediation costs Olin had to pay out-of-pocket, according to Larry Kromidas, the company s director of investor relations. The $44 million net pretax income will be recorded in the third quarter, according to the filing. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
The Guild Inn 7-storey Hotel Demolition project, Restoration Environmental - REC Demolition and Toromont CAT have partnered in GREEN LEED Demolition. REC Demolition uses new 2009 Caterpillar 330D UHD - Ultra High Reach Demolition Excavator Jul 31, 2009
" REC have exceeded 94.7% per cent Green LEED certification at the Regent Park, the TCHC, Toronto Revitalization environmental remediation and demolition project. We also had exceptional results with an over 75% success rate at the Queen's University Jock Harty Demolition project with PCL Constructors in Kingston. We expect our success to continue and we are excited to announce the new addition of the Caterpillar 330D UHD -Ultra High Reach Demolition Excavator to our CAT Fleet. We pride... (Canada Newswire)
Demo and disposal Jul 18, 2009
It specializes in demolition and disposal services, including asbestos removal, nuclear decommissioning and environmental remediation. All of which means hard hats are a must on job sites. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Facile synthesis of nanoparticles with multiple functions advanced in Singapore Jul 14, 2009
Besides IBN's focus on applying this protocol to the nanocrystalline synthesis of metals, semiconductors and their hybrids, the extraction of metals dissolved in water would be significant for applications in environmental remediation, e.g. extraction of heavy metals from water and soil. "Water pollution from heavy metals is a major long-term economic and healthcare problem that has global implications. Once contaminated, it is often difficult and expensive to purify the affected environment and... (EurekAlert!)
Will McKee and City Hall bond? Jun 27, 2009
The land required extensive environmental remediation and railroad lines that ran through the site had to be relocated. Retailers that initially flocked to the half-million-square-foot St. Louis Marketplace in the 1990s, including a and Builders Square, ultimately vacated the strip center, leaving it mostly empty before the center was re-positioned as office space under new ownership in 2005. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Twitter Versus Google: Who’s in the Driver Seat? Jun 18, 2009
"Facebook and Twitter need to spend cash on environmental remediation," Wilson said. "Spam will be on Twitter -- as it is in search -- but I am pretty confident that we'll handle it.". (SmallBusinessComputing)
Health emergency declared in Libby - More aid expected after ‘historic' announcement Jun 18, 2009
It is the first time such a declaration has been made in the United States, and identifies the town as a top financial priority for environmental remediation and patient treatment. This is a truly historic day for the people of Libby, and for justice, said Sen. (Missoulian, MT)
Business owner is state's best May 29, 2009
Jeanna Sellmeyer, a small business owner from Oklahoma City who battled a brain tumor and overcame challenges generated by 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina to lead her environmental remediation firm to success was named the overall national winner. The announcement came during ceremonies at the U.S. Small Business Administration s celebration of National Small Business Week 2009. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
UGA taps Cabrera as Georgia Power prof. May 22, 2009
said Thursday professor Miguel Cabrera is the inaugural Georgia Power Professor in Environmental Remediation and Soil Chemistry. The professorship, established in February 2006, will create a nationally and internationally recognized research program at UGA on the chemical speciation, fate, transport and effects of metal, metalloid, radionuclide and organic contaminants resulting from industrial and energy-generating activities and by-products. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Akimeka owner gets national SBA award May 20, 2009
Jeanna Sellmeyer, a small-business owner from Oklahoma City who battled a brain tumor and overcame challenges generated by Sept. 11 and Hurricane Katrina to lead her environmental remediation firm to success, won the top award. First runner-up was Sumul Shah, president of Lumus Construction, a general, mechanical and electrical contractor in Woburn, Mass. (Pacific Business News, HI)
American Pacific Reports Fiscal 2009 Second Quarter Results May 19, 2009
An increase in cash used for environmental remediation of $0 ... AMERICAN PACIFIC CORPORATION Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited, Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Amounts) March 31, September 30, 2009 2008 ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and Cash Equivalents $29,835 $26,893 Accounts Receivable, Net 30,808 27,445 Inventories 34,382 40,357 Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets 2,412 3,392 Income Taxes Receivable 1,047 1,804 Deferred Income Taxes 6,859 6,859 Total Current Assets 105,343 106,750... (PR Newswire)
Abercrombie: Hawaii schools could get $18 million in green grants May 18, 2009
Required environmental remediation related to school modernization, renovation, or repair. The amount of funding available for the subsequent four years of the program will be determined annually by Congress. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
ECC Receives Top Occupational Safety and Health Administration Designation May 15, 2009
Since 2000, ECC has been providing environmental remediation, construction, and disaster response services in Guam for the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Air Force Civil Engineering Support Agency, and US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) ... ECC provides a complete range of services to support its clients' missions, including environmental remediation, design/build construction, operations and maintenance, and munitions response. (PR Newswire)
Switchgrass Genome May Reduce Your Carbon Footprint May 14, 2009
New feedstocks could produce sustainable high yields with minimal inputs in regions where competition with food is minimized, as well as provide ancillary environmental benefits associated with carbon sequestration and environmental remediation. Another result of inexpensive sequencing would be an increased use of comparative genomics. (Science Daily)
Ryan Cos. pulls out of Arden Hills project May 13, 2009
Minneapolis-based Ryan, which was managing the project for a development entity called RRLD, recently informed the city by letter that it was pulling out of the project, saying the costs of environmental remediation at the site made the project economically infeasible. With Ryan out of the project, the Arden Hills City Council voted Monday night to rescind its offer to buy the 585-acre site from the U.S. Army. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Most residents applaud Council's movement on foundry ordinance May 9, 2009
The ordinance authorizes the town to offer as much as $962,500 for the property, less the cost of environmental remediation. If the owners of the land, Riverfront Future Partners do not agree to the offer, the town will initiate a "taking" or eminent domain process to use the land as a public park. (Farmington Valley Post, CT)
Valhi Reports First Quarter 2009 Results May 7, 2009
07 per diluted share, net of income taxes) relates to amounts we received in the first quarter of 2009 in recovery of past environmental remediation and related legal costs we had previously incurred ... Environmental matters (such as those requiring compliance with emission and discharge standards for existing and new facilities, or new developments regarding environmental remediation at sites related to our former operations). (PR Newswire)
As I See It: Renewal district issues addressed (May 6) May 6, 2009
The existence of the district has no relevance to environmental remediation requirements on the Evanite property. Environmental remediation, currently underway, is the responsibility of the property owner. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Public hearing to be held on foundry property May 6, 2009
If the ordinance passes, it will allow the town to write a check for up to $962,500 for the property - minus the cost of environmental remediation. Roughly $700,000 of that funding would come from $700,000 former state Rep. (Rocky Hill Post, CT)
Rapid City woman to lead state Democratic Party May 1, 2009
A graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder, McCarrick has taught elementary and high school, served as a project engineer for environmental remediation projects and is pursuing a master's degree in business administration through the University of South Dakota. Party Chairwoman Cheryl Chapman of Rapid City in a news release said McCarrick's ability to work with people of various backgrounds will help her to continue to build numbers of registered party members at the county and... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Nigeria: Govt, Shell Approve Big Ogoni Oil Spill Study Apr 17, 2009
According to him, the possibility of a shorter implementation time frame for the environmental remediation should be considered. He, therefore, directed the Presidential Implementation Committee, Shell, UNEP and Ogoni to hold consultations with all stakeholders involved in the exercise and ensure that all stakeholders were carried along. (allAfrica.com)
Caird property housing project stalled Apr 17, 2009
Coslet said the development s projected per-square-foot cost would be too high because of the amount of demolition and environmental remediation needed to make it work. Paul Trombetta, who owns three houses in the neighborhood, said the addition of another low-income housing project Stewart Homes is a few blocks south would torpedo property values. (Helena Independent Record)
More of this story Apr 16, 2009
Remediation Services Inc., an environmental remediation firm based in Independence, Kan. will begin work on a soil remediation project in Bartlesville on April 27. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Medical Foundation's San Carlos hospital on hold Apr 10, 2009
The project is currently undergoing environmental remediation and architectural design development, according to Jill Antonides, director of public affairs for the Medical Foundation. Those plans are proceeding but the future progress of the project will need to be evaluated after those stages are completed, she said. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
WHX Corporation Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Year End 2008, and Analyst Call on 4/6 at 8:30 am ET Apr 3, 2009
2 million for environmental remediation offset by a $0 ... 3% Income from operations before unusual items 5,219 10,029 45,106 17,187 Environmental remediation expense - 2,151 - 4,678 Proceeds from insurance claim 48 (849) (3,399) (6,538) Benefit plan curtailment (3,875) - (3,875) 727 Asset impairments 8,291 - 8,291 - Loss (gain) on disposal of assets 53 (5) 212 283 Income from operations 702 8,732 43,877 22,715 Other: Interest expense 6,369 10,930 36,787 39,488 Realized and unrealized loss on... (PR Newswire)
Shook-RJE lands Tech Town site Apr 3, 2009
The 32,000-square-foot building is scheduled to open in May and house IDCAST, a sensor research collaborative, , an environmental remediation company based in Pennsylvania and a Dayton-based radio frequency identification, or RFID, business incubator. While he could not name any potential tenants for the second building, Essman said there are interested companies. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Northrop Grumman Reaches a Settlement Agreement With the U.S. Government on Two Legal Matters Apr 3, 2009
These statements are subject to various assumptions and uncertainties, including management's evaluation and associated accruals and provisions for other litigation, claims, appeals, bid protests and investigations; the impact of domestic and global economic uncertainties on financial markets, access to capital, value of goodwill and other long-lived assets; changes in government spending; future revenues; expected program performance and cash flows; returns on pension plan assets and... (PR Newswire)
It's still just horse play for this former desert racer Mar 28, 2009
"It's full on and really exciting. You get the acceleration. You turn in direction. Then you're stopping and turning to see behind you seven other [450 kilogram] horses galloping down on you," said the environmental remediation business proprietor, 46, who rode stockhorses as a child in the Snowy Mountains foothills. The elite of England and Australia will vie for the Mountbatten Memorial trophy in a Test at Windsor Polo Club tomorrow. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Nanyang Technological University and University of California, Berkeley pursue research alliance Mar 27, 2009
Of importance to global public health, this new area of biological research holds great potential for addressing problems in biomedicine, environmental remediation, and energy supply. Stem Cell research is of great significance to the future of biomedical research, with major implications for treating and preventing devastating human diseases. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
LEED green specialty contractors; Restoration Environmental Contractors - REC Demolition - REC Disaster Recovery are proud to announce their 20th Anniversary! REC are proud to be Green LEED Qualified specialty contractors, for demolition and environmental remediation. Mar 17, 2009
REC are proud to be Green LEED Qualified specialty contractors, for demolition and environmental remediation ... REC are proud to be Green LEED Qualified specialty contractors, for demolition and environmental remediation ... 7% per cent LEED certification, at the Regent Park, the Toronto Revitalization environmental remediation and demolition project, by enforcing the three R's: reduce, re-use, recycle, and we had great results of over 75% success rate at the Queen's University Jock Harty... (Canada Newswire)
NL Reports Fourth Quarter Results Mar 12, 2009
65 per diluted share, net of tax) recognized in the fourth quarter of 2008 related to the initial closing associated with the settlement of condemnation proceedings on certain real property we owned that is subject to environmental remediation. Securities transactions gains in 2007 relate principally to a $22. (PR Newswire)
Longer review OKd for Forge site Mar 4, 2009
Depending on the environmental remediation, , an East Side group led by Rev. Matthew Brown, wants to use the land for a $17 million redevelopment effort that includes the construction of residential units and a community center. The project would serve as a key bridge between downtown s central business district and the East Side. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Drug raid in Galveston motel room rented with FEMA money Mar 1, 2009
An environmental remediation company collected the chemicals, and the state put a skull and crossbones placard on the room's exterior window. The placard tells potential occupants of the laboratory, the seizure of known hazardous materials and of the possibility that hazardous substances or waste products could still be present inside. (KHOU.com, TX)
Patience Pays Off With Methanol For Uranium Bioremediation Feb 25, 2009
A team of scientists from Oak Ridge National Laboratory has investigated effectiveness of several electron donors for uranium bioremediation in a study funded by the Department of Energy s Environmental Remediation Sciences Program. Madden et al. report that the particular electron donor chosen affects not only the rate of uranium removal from solution, but also the extent of U6+ conversion to U4. (Science Daily)
Bankers Petroleum expands credit facilities Feb 25, 2009
The credit facility is expected to consist of two six-year revolving facilities, aggregating US$50 million each, and two eight-year term loans, totalling US$10 million, to be used for environmental remediation purposes. All of the facilities are expected to be funded equally between EBRD and IFC, and involve Bankers' wholly-owned subsidiary, Bankers Petroleum Albania Ltd. Subject to all other conditions precedent, the US$10 million term loan is expected to be available immediately upon... (Canada Newswire)
Novelis Inc. Reports Results for Third Quarter of Fiscal 2009 Feb 18, 2009
Factors that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ from the results expressed or implied by forward-looking statements include, among other things: changes in global economic conditions, the level of our indebtedness and our ability to generate cash; relationships with, and financial and operating conditions of, our customers and suppliers; changes in the prices and availability of aluminum (or premiums associated with such prices) or other materials and raw materials we use; the... (PR Newswire)
