HUNTSMAN CORP: Potentially Liable for Cleanup at 10 CERCLA Sites

Huntsman Corporation has been notified by third parties of claims against it for cleanup liabilities at about 10 former facilities or third party sites, including, but not limited to, sites listed under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act…

HUNTSMAN CORP: Tolling Deal on State Marine Site Signed March 29

On March 29, 2010, Huntsman Corporation submitted a signed tolling agreement and offer to negotiate to the U.S. Department of Justice, regard issues in connection with releases of hazardous substances from the State Marine Superfund Site in Port Arthur, Tex.

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HUNTSMAN CORP: Cites $9M at March 31 for EHS Capital Expenditure

Huntsman Corporation’s capital expenditures for EHS (Environmental, Health and Safety) matters totaled US$9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and US$8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2009.

The Company may incur future costs for capital…

HUNTSMAN CORP: Accrues $41MM for Envt’l. Liabilities at March 31

Huntsman Corporation has accrued US$41 million each for environmental liabilities as of both March 31, 2010 and Dec. 31, 2009.

Of these amounts, US$7 million as of March 31, 2010 and US$5 million as of Dec. 31, 2009 were classified as…

QUESTAR CORP: Bid to Dispute Order on Flat Rock Filed in July 10

Questar Corporation says that subsidiary Questar Exploration and Production Company’s (Questar E&P) petition to challenge an administrative order on Questar E&P’s Flat Rock 14P Well was filed on July 10, 2009.

Questar E&P filed the petition with the U.S. Tenth Circuit…

QUESTAR CORP: Claim v. Gas Management on Uinta Stations Ongoing

Questar Corporation’s affiliate, Questar Gas Management Company, faces an environmental lawsuit concerning five compressor stations located in the Uinta Basin of eastern Utah.

In United States of America v. Questar Gas Management Co., Civil No. 208CV167, filed on Feb. 29, 2008,…

HUNTSMAN CORP: Accrues $9M Environmental Liabilities at June 30

Huntsman Corporation accrued US$9 million for environmental liabilities at June 30, 2009, compared with US$7 million at Dec. 31, 2008.

Of these amounts, US$6 million as of June 30, 2009 and US$4 million as of Dec. 31, 2008 were classified as…

HUNTSMAN CORP: Facing Potential Charges on Wilton Contamination

Hunstman Corporation faces potential litigation on wastewater effluent discharge caused by its Wilton, United Kingdom, operation.

In May 2007, Wilton allegedly caused a discharge of wastewater effluent to be made to Northumbrian Water’s Bran Sands treatment facility that contained elevated levels…

HUNTSMAN INT’L: 3rd-Party Claims for Cleanup Liabilities Persist

Claims against Huntsman International LLC by third parties persist for cleanup liabilities at about 10 former facilities or third party sites, including sites listed under the U.S. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended (CERCLA).

Under CERCLA…

HUNTSMAN INT’L: Unit Still Faces Wastewater Discharge Violations

Huntsman International LLC continues to face possible prosecution regarding wastewater effluent discharge at its facility in Wilton, U.K.

In May 2007, the Company’s operation in Wilton, U.K., allegedly caused a discharge of wastewater effluent to be made to Northumbrian Water’s Bran…

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