NVR INC: EPA Request on Storm Water Practices Received June 2010

NVR, Inc., in June 2010, received a Request for Information from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under Section 308 of the Clean Water Act.

The request seeks information about storm water discharge practices in connection with homebuilding projects completed or underway…

HOVNANIAN ENT: DOJ, EPA’s Talks on Discharge Matters Continuing

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. continues to be in discussions with the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to resolve issues on storm water discharge practices.

In March 2005, the Company received two requests for information under Section 308…

WOLVERINE TUBE: Records $9.6M Accrual For Remediation Costs

Wolverine Tube, Inc., at Sept. 28, 2008, has accrued undiscounted estimated environmental remediation costs of US$9.6 million related to its operating facilities.

The Company said it has received various communications from regulatory authorities concerning certain environmental matters.

The US$9.6 million accrued at…

HOVNANIAN ENT: EPA, DOJ Talks on Discharge Practices Continue

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. remains engaged in discussions with the Environmental Protection Agency Region 3 and the Department of Justice regarding alleged violations of storm water discharge practices.

In March 2005, the Company received two requests for information pursuant to Section 308…

BEAZER HOMES: Still Seeks to Settle Permit Breach Claim by NJDEP

Beazer Homes USA, Inc. continues to pursue settlement discussions with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) regarding two Administrative Orders alleging violations of its wetlands disturbance permit.

In 2006, the Company received two Administrative Orders issued by the New…

BEAZER HOMES: Seeking Compliance with Storm Water Mgmt. Rules

Beazer Homes USA, Inc. reports that as of Sept. 30, 2008, no monetary penalties had been imposed in connection with alleged instances of noncompliance in storm water management practices.

In November 2003, the Company received a request for information from the…

QEP CO: Accrues $100T at Aug. 31 for Cleanup at Ontario Facility

Q.E.P. Co., Inc.’s accrued liability at Aug. 31, 2008 was about US$100,000 for environmental activities related to its facility in Bramalea, Ontario, Canada.

The Company completed testing at its Ontario facility for leakage of hazardous materials and, as a result, in…

QEP CO: Faces Potential Liabilities of Roberts Consolidated

Q.E.P. Co. Inc. said that as of Oct. 15, 2008, it is still not aware whether an entity identified as Roberts Consolidated Industries, Inc. is a predecessor to any of its affiliates.

During fiscal 2002, the Company received notice from the…

KB HOME: Consent Decree on Storm Water Matters Approved in July

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, on July 23, 2008, approved KB Home’s consent decree with the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Justice and various states regarding alleged violations of regulatory storm water discharge requirements…

HOVNANIAN ENT: EPA, DOJ Review on Discharge Practices Ongoing

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.’s storm water discharge practices remain subject to a review by the Environmental Protection Agency Region 3 and the Department of Justice.

In March 2005, the Company received two requests for information pursuant to Section 308 of the Clean…