Proposed Sarasota Fish Farm Permits Stall While EPA Reviews Environmental Effects
A proposed fish farm in federal waters off Sarasota’s coast hit a snag March 24 when a federal appeals board put a hold on the company’s permits. …
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EPA Announces Flowers Baking Co. of Batesville, Ark., Among 2020 ENERGY STAR Certified Manufacturing Plants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced Flowers Baking Co. in Batesville, Arkansas, is among 95 facilities nationwide to earn ENERGY STAR certification in 2020 for being among the most energy-efficient in their industries. …
The Giant Company Joins EPA’s GreenChill Program
As part of its sustainable retailer commitment, The GIANT Company today announced it has joined the GreenChill program, a voluntary U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) partnership with food retailers, refrigeration system manufacturers and chemical manufacturers to reduce refrigerant emissions and decrease their environmental impacts. …
Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, EPA Announce Memorandum of Understanding
The checkoff-founded Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that will open doors for increased collaboration in areas of mutual interest and allow the agency to gain a deeper understanding of and support for U.S. dairy farmers and the broader dairy community’s environmental sustainability efforts. …
EPA and Silver Bay Seafoods Settle Federal Clean Water Act Discharge Violations
Sitka-based seafood processor Silver Bay Seafoods, LLC has reached a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over federal Clean Water Act discharge violations. EPA found violations of Silver Bay’s wastewater discharge permit during a routine inspection of its Sitka facility. …
