COOPER INDUSTRIES: Accrues $23.3MM at June 30 for Envt’l. Issues

Cooper Industries plc, at June 30, 2011, had an accrual of US$23.3 million with respect to potential environmental liabilities, including US$9.1 million classified as a long-term liability.

In the first quarter of 2010, the Company received two notices of potential liability…

MARATHON OIL: EPA’s Claim on Motor Fuel Laws Violations Ongoing

Marathon Oil Corporation, since January 2011, has been involved in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s claim on 18 alleged violations of various statutory and regulatory provisions related to motor fuels, some of which the Company had previously self- reported to…

EL PASO ELECTRIC: Provides $400T at March 31 for Envt’l. Cleanup

El Paso Electric Company has a provision for environmental remediation obligations of about US$400,000 at March 31, 2011, related to compliance with federal and state environmental standards.

During the three months ended March 31, 2011, the Company incurred US$58,000 to comply…

MARATHON OIL: MSAT II Expenditures Totaled $33MM in 1st-Q. 2011

Marathon Oil Corporation’s actual Mobile Source Air Toxics II (MSAT II) expenditures have totaled US$555 million through March 31, 2011, with US$33 million in the first quarter of 2011.

The Company has finalized its strategic approach to comply with MSAT II…

EL PASO ELECTRIC: EPA Inquiry on Four Corners Operations Pending

EL Paso Electric Company says the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s investigation into projects and operations at Four Corners is pending.

On April 6, 2009, APS received a request from the EPA under Section 114 of the Clean Air Act seeking detailed…

HALLIBURTON CO: Accrues $46MM at June 30 for Envt’l. Liabilities

Halliburton Company’s accrued liabilities for environmental matters were US$46 million as of June 30, 2011 and US$47 million as of Dec. 31, 2010.

The Company’s Health, Safety and Environment group has several programs in place to maintain environmental leadership and to…

CELANESE CORP: Records $103MM for Envt’l. Remediation at June 30

Celanese Corporation’s environmental reserves totaled US$103 million as of June 30, 2011, compared with US$101 million as of Dec. 31, 2010.

Of the US$103 million as of June 30, 2011, about US$22 million were classified as current environmental liabilities and US$81…

SPECTRA ENERGY: Accrues $13MM at March 31 for Envt’l. Accruals

Spectra Energy Corp’s accruals related to extended environmental- related activities totaled US$13 million at March 31, 2011 and US$14 million as of Dec. 31, 2010.

The Company and its affiliates are responsible for environmental remediation at various contaminated sites. These include…

NEWELL RUBBERMAID: Still Contesting Fines on Breaches at Brazil

Newell Rubbermaid Inc. is continuing to contest the fines of the City of Sao Paulo’s Green and Environmental Office (Sao Paulo G&E Office), which seeks fines of up to about US$4 million related to alleged improper storage of hazardous materials…

VALERO ENERGY: Posts $61MM at March 31 for Capital Expenditures

Valero Energy Corporation’s capital expenditures for the three onths ended March 31, 2011 included US$61 million of costs related to environmental projects.

For 2011, the Company expects to incur about US$3.2 billion for capital investments, including about US$2.6 billion for capital…

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