FirstEnergy Corp. estimates capital expenditures for environmental compliance of about US$808 million for the period 2009-2013, according the Company’s quarterly report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Aug. 3, 2009.
Various federal, state and local authorities regulate the Company…
Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated’s subsidiary, PSEG Power LLC, had a US$50 million liability as of both June 30, 2009 and Dec. 31, 2008 for identified potential environmental hazards on the alleged discharge of hazardous substances at certain generating stations.
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FirstEnergy Corp. continues to be subject to environmental litigation concerning the Bruce Mansfield Plant.
On May 22, 2007, the Company and FirstEnergy Generation Corp. (FGCO) received a notice letter, required 60 days prior to the filing of a citizen suit under…
FirstEnergy Corp. says that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s claim on violations at the Homer City Power Station is ongoing.
On June 11, 2008, the EPA issued a Notice and Finding of Violation to Mission Energy Westside, Inc. alleging that “modifications”…
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ claim against CONSOL Energy Inc., over damages at the Ryerson Park Dam, is ongoing.
On Jan. 30, 2008, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources filed a six-count Complaint in the Court…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s investigation on FirstEnergy Corp.’s formerly-owned Avon Lake and Niles generating plants is ongoing.
On Aug. 18, 2008, the Company received a request from the EPA for information under Section 114(a) of the Clean Air Act for…
FirstEnergy Corp.’s subsidiary, FirstEnergy Generation Corp. (FGCO), is facing possible prosecution for three petroleum spills at the Edgewater, Lakeshore and Bay Shore plants.
These spills occurred on Nov. 1, 2005, Jan. 26, 2007, and Feb. 27, 2007.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in…
The U.S. Department of Justice’s amended complaint against Norfolk Southern Corporation, over an incident related to a Jan. 6, 2005 derailment in Graniteville, S.C., is ongoing.
On April 24, 2008, the DOJ brought an action against the Company for alleged violations…
FirstEnergy Corp. expects to spend US$414 million in 2009 for requirements of the Sammis New Source Review Litigation consent decree.
Capital expenditures necessary to complete requirements of the Sammis NSR Litigation consent decree, including repowering Burger Units 4 and 5 for…
Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated’s subsidiary, PSEG Power LLC, expended US$560 million as of June 30, 2009 for projects at the Hudson and Mercer generating stations.
The Prevention of Significant Deterioration/New Source Review (PSD/NSR) regulations, promulgated under the Clean Air Act,…