BOSTON – American Biophysics Corp., the North Kingstown-based producer of Mosquito Magnet, reached a settlement with the Environmental Protection Agency for $500,000.
The settlement resolves a complaint filed by the EPA in March charging that American Biophysics improperly registered and labeled an attractant called octenol, which is considered a pesticide by the EPA.
The agency alleges American Biophysics labeled product containing octenol as “Safe – not a pesticide” and “environmentally friendly.” The company must pay a $300,000 penalty and carry out three environmental and public health-related projects worth at least $200,000.
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Raymond Iannetta, president and CEO of American Biophysics, said he is looking forward to working with the EPA to implement the health-related programs and will make other changes as a result of the settlement.
“(American Biophysics) changed how it handles initial product registration and put into place new internal controls to ensure it is in compliance with EPA regulations,” he said.
DOT announces $5 million available for T.F. Green
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation announced the approval of $5 million for the Rhode Island Airport Corporation to acquire land for noise compatibility around T.F. Green Airport in Warwick.
Officials at T.F. Green want to expand the main runway despite attempts among Warwick officials to stop the project. U.S. Sen. Lincoln Chafee, R-R.I., a former mayor of Warwick, said he hopes the funds will resolve the noise issues around the airport.
The grant comes out of the discretionary fund that was included in the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century.
