A local boat owner is looking at $70,000.00 in fines from the Washington State Department of Ecology following spills into the Snohomish Slough from two vessels about a year and a half ago. Here are the details from the agency. In 2020, a large vessel tipped over and pushed a smaller boat under water, then […]
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Six Figure Settlement Reached With Everett Company Over Oil Spill
April 1, 2021
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Back on June 18th of last year we received word from the Washington State Department of Ecology that they had levied a $327,200.00 fine against Achilles USA located on 80th street SW in an industrial area of Everett. Yesterday the Department of Ecology announced a settlement. Here’s their press release. Washington Department of Ecology and […]
Everett Manufacturer Fined Over $325,000.00 For Damaging Oil Spills
June 18, 2020
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This in today from the Washington Department of Ecology. The Washington Department of Ecology has fined Achilles USA, Inc., an Everett company, $327,200 for two oil spills in that flowed into retention ponds and covered wildlife. The company is being held liable for the spills, not reporting them, and negligence. On July 10, 2018, an […]
Oil Spill Response Hearing In Everett Tuesday
September 16, 2019
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The Washington State Department of Ecology is holding a public hearing in downtown Everett, Washington on Tuesday to gather input on rules covering oil spill response. Here’s more information. Ecology is formally proposing an update to Chapter 173-182 WAC, Oil Spill Contingency Plan Rule. This rule requires large commercial vessels, oil handling facilities, and pipelines to have detailed […]
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Homage 50th Anniversary:
February 10, 2022
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