WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court opened the door to more lawsuits over the Clean Water Act in a Tuesday ruling that allowed businesses to challenge the federal government's decisions on which wetlands and streams it can regulate. The decision is … [Read more...]
Reed Supports Bill that Limits EPA Oversight of Wetlands, Enforcement of CWA
WASHINGTON - Chautauqua County’s Congressman is supporting a measure that reduces the federal government’s role in protecting endangered wetlands. Last week Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) voted to support the Waters of the United States … [Read more...]
Williamsport PA Company Fined for Asbestos Contamination at Dahlstrom’s Demolition Site
JAMESTOWN - The construction company that was responsible for the demolition of the former Dahlstrom's building on Buffalo St. will pay a fine of $100,000 after being found guilty of contaminating the Chadakoin River with asbestos. That’s … [Read more...]
Falconer Business Owner Faces Steep Fines from EPA and Justice Department
FALCONER - The owner of a Falconer business is in hot water with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Justice Department. According to a report Friday in the Jamestown Post-Journal, the two government agencies have filed a legal … [Read more...]
