환경보호국과 알래스카에 기반을 둔 CPD Alaska와 Wrangell Oil의 합의에 따르면 두 회사는 지표수와 수도 보호를 위한 연방 폭우 법 위반 해결에 동의했다.

두 회사는 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)승인을 위반했고 환경보호국과 산업 폭우 위반에 관한 두 가지 각기 다른 합의를 할 예정이다.

"폭우 승인은 알래스카 수자원을 유해한 오염으로부터 보호한다"고 환경보호국 NPDES 관리자인 Jeff KenKnight가 설명했다." 산업 시설은 건설 기간동안 산업 폭우를 관리하고 모든 시설 운영을 보장하는 정확한 기록을 제출해야한다"고 덧붙였다.

Two Alaska oil and gas plants resolve industrial stormwater violations
 
According to settlements with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), CPD Alaska and Wrangell Oil -- two companies based out of the state of Alaska -- have agreed to resolve violations of federal stormwater rules intended to protect surface water and waterways.

The two companies violated National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits and will settle industrial stormwater violations with EPA in two separate settlements.

"Stormwater permits protect Alaskan waters from harmful pollutants," said Jeff KenKnight, EPA NPDES Unit Manager. "Industrial facilities must properly manage industrial stormwater during construction projects and submit accurate records to ensure all facilities operate on a level playing field."

EPA conducted inspections of the two facilities while the agency had NPDES permit administration responsibilities for the Alaska oil and gas sector. The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation now administers an approved state NPDES program and as of October 2012, implements a state program for the oil and gas sector in Alaska.

 

[출처 = Water World / 2014년 4월 30일]