MONSANTO CO: Responding to NOV on Breaches at Soda Springs Site

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, on May 25, 2011, issued a Notice of Violation to Monsanto Company, alleging violations of federal environmental release reporting requirements at the Company’s phosphorous manufacturing plant in Soda Springs, Idaho.

The EPA has asserted that the…

MONSANTO CO: Has $183MM Long-term Envt’l., Litigation Liability

Monsanto Company’s long-term portion of environmental and litigation liabilities amounted to US$183 million as of May 31, 2011, compared with US$188 million as of Aug. 31, 2010.

Monsanto Company provides agricultural products for farmers. Its seeds, biotechnology trait products, and herbicides…

MANITOWOC CO: Has $1.2MM at March 31 for Enodis Envt’l. Matters

The Manitowoc Company, Inc., as of March 31, 2011, has recorded accruals for environmental matters related to Enodis locations of about US$1.2 million.

At certain of the Company’s other facilities, the Company has identified potential contaminants in soil and groundwater. The…

MANITOWOC CO: Still Potentially Liable at Lemberger Site in Wis.

The Manitowoc Company, Inc. has been identified as a potentially responsible party under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) in connection with the Lemberger Landfill Superfund Site near Manitowoc, Wis.

About 150 potentially responsible parties have been identified…

MONSANTO CO: Cites $189M Long-Term Envt’l., Litigation Liability

Monsanto Company’s long-term portion of environmental and litigation liabilities were US$189 million as of May 31, 2010, compared with US$197 million as of Aug. 31, 2009.

The Company is involved in environmental remediation and legal proceedings related to its current business…

ARCHER-DANIELS: Spends $117M in ‘09 for Environmental Compliance

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, during the year ended June 30, 2009, spent US$117 million for equipment, facilities, and programs for pollution control and compliance with the requirements of various environmental agencies.

Decatur, Ill.-based Archer-Daniels-Midland Company processes oilseeds, corn, wheat, cocoa, and other feedstuffs.…

MANITOWOC CO: Cites $1.3M for Enodis Envt’l. Matters at June 30

The Manitowoc Company, Inc., as of June 30, 2009, held reserves of US$1.3 million for environmental matters related to subsidiary Enodis plc locations.

As of June 30, 2009, the Company also reserved US$600,000 for environmental matters at another location.

At certain of…

MANITOWOC CO: Named a PRP at Lemberger Landfill Superfund Site

The Manitowoc Company, Inc. is a potentially responsible party under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERLA) in connection with the Lemberger Landfill Superfund Site near Manitowoc, Wis.

About 150 potentially responsible parties have been identified as having shipped…

CHS INC: Cites $36M Environmental Capital Expenditures at May 31

CHS Inc. says that, as of May 31, 2009, the aggregate capital expenditures for the Company and National Cooperative Refinery Association (NCRA) related to environmental settlements were about US$36 million.

The Company anticipates spending an additional US$3 million before December 2011.

In…

CHS INC: Settles Litigation on NOx Limits at Laurel, Mont. Plant

CHS Inc., during the nine months ended May 31, 2009, settled with the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) and paid US$165,000 in civil penalties over an action concerning nitrogen oxides (NOx) at the Company’s refinery in Laurel, Mont.

The MDEQ…

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