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EPA, 3 Va. military bases settle tank allegations
http://hamptonroads.com/2014/01/epa-3-va-military-bases-settle-tank-allegationsEPA, 3 Va. military bases settle tank allegations
The Associated Press
© January 30, 2014
RICHMOND
Federal regulators and military officials have settled allegations of underground storage tank violations at three bases in Virginia.
The U.S. Army paid a $41,427 penalty to resolve alleged violations at Fort Pickett. The Environmental Protection Agency says the Army didn't inspect 13 tanks for fuel line leaks.
The U.S. Air Force paid a $12,709 penalty for alleged violations at Joint Base Langley-Eustis. The EPA says the Air Force didn't inspect nine tanks for fuel line leaks.
The U.S. Navy paid an $8,498 penalty to resolve alleged violations at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. The EPA says the Navy failed to comply with required corrosion prevention safeguards for steel tanks at the base.