Goel Services, A.A. Asbestos Abatement and the Naval Station allegedly violated the Clean Air Act and the National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants for asbestos.
Companies may no longer claim confidentiality for the identity of a chemical covered by Section 8(e) of the Toxic Substances Control Act.
Professionally trained odor panelists can mitigate nuisance odors better because they are not hampered by detection limits.
- By Roy Desrochers, GEI Consultants, Inc.
Indoor air pollution is one of the top five environmental health risks, according to the agency.
Agency estimates the cost of standards will about equal their benefits, depending on the final standard adopted.
- By L.K. Williams, EPonline
The aim of National Radon Action Month is to increase the public's awareness of radon, promote radon testing and mitigation for existing dwellings, and help newly constructed homes become more radon resistant.
Clean Energy will design, build and operate a new compressed natural gas fueling station for public use.
EPA to take comments on a proposed one-hour sulfur dioxide standard during a public meeting at the Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center.
EPA has developed a Web-based tool that lets people take a look at enforcement actions on a map.
Air quality grants will enable APL to outfit five vessels for cold-ironing, and construction of electrical berths is expected to begin next summer.
Coal-fired plant emissions will be slashed by an estimated 35,000 tons of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides annually, according to EPA.
An estimated 82 percent of the companies operating brick kilns are small businesses and EPA hopes to tap into some of their knowledge before developing a new rule.
Standards for newly-built engines will apply beginning in 2011, and long-term standards requiring an 80 percent reduction in nitrogen dioxides will begin in 2016.
Trial evidence showed that plaintiffs received treatment for "exposure to toxic chemical" from emissions at the plant in Texas City, Texas.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says he will work to develop a legally binding agreement for the accord.
Environmental Defense Fund proposes that building owners convert to cleaner heating oils or natural gas by 2020.
Two levels of grants awards are available to help establish community-based partnerships and implement risk-reduction activities.
EPA rule co-author answers some questions AC and refrigeration companies may have before the impending effective date ─ Jan. 1.
- By Staci Gatica, U.S. EPA
Water and air associations join forces to present March conference in Charlotte, N.C.