INTERNATIONAL PAPER: Still Potentially Liable at Superfund Sites

International Paper Company has been named as a potentially responsible party in environmental remediation actions under various federal and state laws, including the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA).

Most of these proceedings involve the cleanup of hazardous substances…

MEADWESTVACO CORP: To Incur $51MM Capital Expenditures in 2011

MeadWestvaco Corporation estimates that it will incur US$51 million in 2011 and US$71 million in 2012 in environmental capital expenditures.

About US$23 million was spent on environmental capital projects in 2010.

Headquartered in Richmond, Va., MeadWestvaco Corporation provides packaging solutions to many…

MEADWESTVACO CORP: Has $24MM Remediation Liabilities at June 30

MeadWestvaco Corporation, at June 30, 2011, had recorded liabilities of about US$24 million for estimated potential cleanup costs based upon its close monitoring of ongoing activities and its past experience with these matters.

The Company has been notified by the U.S.…

WEYERHAEUSER CO: Accrues $28MM at March 31 for Cleanup Expenses

Weyerhaeuser accrued US$28 million as of March 31, 2011 as estimated remediation costs on the active Superfund sites and other sites for which the Company is responsible for.

In March 2011, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published a set of final…

INT’L PAPER: Potentially Liable for Cleanup at Various Locations

International Paper Company has been named as a potentially responsible party in various environmental remediation actions.

During 2009, in connection with an environmental site remediation action under Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA), International Paper submitted to…

ABITIBIBOWATER INC: Newfoundland Appeal Hearing Set for Nov. 16

AbitibiBowater Inc. says a Nov. 16, 2011 hearing is set for an appeal on a decision regarding a Newfoundland and Labrador environmental claim.

On March 31, 2010, the Canadian Court dismissed a motion for declaratory judgment brought by the province of…

ABITIBIBOWATER INC: Records $4MM at Dec. 31 for Envt’l. Cleanup

AbitibiBowater Inc., as of Dec. 31, 2010, has recorded US$4 million for environmental liabilities, according to the Company’s annual report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 5, 2011.

The Company may be a “potentially responsible party” with respect…

ABITIBIBOWATER INC: Newfoundland Appeal Hearing Set for Nov. 16

AbitibiBowater Inc. says a hearing on an environmental appeal involving the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador is slated for Nov. 16, 2011.

On March 31, 2010, the Canadian Court dismissed a motion for declaratory judgment brought by the province of…

ABITIBIBOWATER INC: Newfoundland and Labrador Case Still Ongoing

Environmental litigation concerning AbitibiBowater Inc. and the province of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada on various environmental orders is ongoing.

On March 31, 2010, the Canadian Court dismissed a motion for declaratory judgment brought by the province of Newfoundland and Labrador,…

WEYERHAEUSER CO: Reserves $28Mil for Envt’l. Cleanup at Sept. 30

Weyerhaeuser Company recorded US$28 million environmental remediation reserves as of Sept. 30, 2010 for 58 active sites.

The Company has established reserves for estimated remediation costs on the active Superfund sites and other sites for which it is responsible

Headquartered in Federal…

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