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EPA reaches settlement with Des Moines Cold Storage for alleged Clean Air Act violations Thursday, January 28, 2021 3:17 PM The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached a settlement with Des Moines Cold Storage Co. Inc. to resolve alleged violations of federal Clean Air Act Risk Management Program regulations at the company’s three refrigeration storage and processing facilities. As part of the settlement, the company will pay a $65,008 civil penalty. At the time of EPA inspections in March 2020, each facility contained more than 10,000 pounds of anhydrous ammonia, making them subject to Risk Management Program regulations intended to protect communities from accidental releases of toxic or flammable substances. During the inspections, the EPA determined that Des Moines Cold Storage Co. Inc. failed to implement risk management plans and a hazard assessment concerning potential release of anhydrous ammonia.
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Originally published on January 12, 2021 12:48 pm
After reading Southerly and WWNO/WRKF’s recent investigation, Louisiana native David LaCerte says the issue is “something that all of our leaders should be concerned with.”
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board will make preparing for the threat of climate change a priority in its recommendations on how to make industrial facilities safer, said David LaCerte, the newly appointed senior advisor to the U.S. Chemical Safety Board, or CSB.
LaCerte, a Louisiana native was appointed on Jan. 12 by the CSB. He said an active hurricane season in the state coupled with Southerly and WWNO/WRKF’s report emphasized the need to adopt safety measures to prevent a double disaster: a hurricane followed by a toxic release or chemical explosion.
Author of the article: Trevor Terfloth
Publishing date: Jan 18, 2021 • January 18, 2021 • 2 minute read • Terry Jenkins, owner of TJ Stables, located on the outskirts of Chatham, was humbled and encouraged by the financial donations received from the community to help keep her horses fed and cared for during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now she s also pleased that the Ontario government has come forward with funding to help the province s horse industry. File photo/Postmedia
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The hard-hit equine sector will receive a $3-million boost, thanks to provincial funding geared to help cover animal maintenance costs during COVID-19.
The Equine Hardship Program will provide individual businesses offering horse-related experiences up to $2,500 per horse, up to a maximum of $20,000, for feed, water, veterinary care and farrier services.
The hard-hit equine sector will receive a $3-million boost, thanks to provincial funding geared to help cover animal maintenance costs during COVID-19.