Air


Taiwan Study Finds Higher Levels of Dioxins in Free-range Chicken Eggs

Researchers note that Taiwan is heavily industrialized with many municipal incinerators that release PCDDs and PCDFs.

CFC Replacements Act as Super Greenhouse Gases, Study Says

University of Arkansas research suggests hydrochlorofluorocarbons, which were meant to protect the ozone, may contribute to climate and acid rain problems.

DuPont Pays $59,000 Penalty for Mercury Discharges at Polymer Plant

EPA said E.I DuPont de Nemours and Company exceeded its NPDES permit for mercury for eight months.

Dallas Law Firm Cautions Spill Workers about Benzene Exposure

Baron & Budd attorney says Gulf of Mexico cleanup workers should be monitored or warned about the health hazards.

EPA Checks Science on 4 Chemical Assessments

National Toxicology Program reviews Ramazzini Institute studies and suggests further pathology reviews are needed to resolve differences of opinion.

Oil Estimates Rise; Navy, Private Companies Stay on the Job

Between 35,000 and 60,000 barrels of oil per day may be leaking from the BP oil well in the Gulf of Mexico.

New Brunswick Landfill Executes GHG Reduction Credits

Fredericton Region Solid Waste Commission has registered VER+ offset credits, which allows the organization to sell verified greenhouse gas emission credits.



Agency Identifies Lead Nonattainment Areas in 12 States

States and the public may comment on EPA's plans until Aug. 16.

TCEQ Asks for Judicial Review of EPA's Rule Disapproval

The Texas environmental agency said it has been using the Qualified Facilities Rule since 1996.

Kroff: Technology Eliminates VOCs in Metal Fabrication

Pittsburgh-based Kroff Process Technologies claims its technology does not compromise the metalworking process.

Clean Harbors to Pay $150,000 for Hazardous Waste Issues

Inspectors found open, unlabeled and leaking hazardous waste containers, among other things, at the Kimball, Neb., facility.

No Health Concerns to Report Yet in School Air Monitoring Initiative

EPA and 22 states have completed air quality testing and are now examining data from 65 schools near large industrial facilities and in urban areas.

Free Stuff

We've found a few more resources that may be helpful to you. This week, EPonline features a hazardous air pollutants monitoring chart from Airgas, Inc., drinking water information from NSF International, and a coolant troubleshooting guide for metalworkers from Zebra Skimmers Corporation.

Three New York Men to Serve Jail Time for Asbestos Scheme

A jury found two brothers guilty of fraud, violating the Clean Air Act, and illegally dumping asbestos in Poland, N.Y. Their father pleaded guilty before the trial.

China to Build Largest Coal Mine Methane Emissions Abatement System

The Datong mine ventilation air methane abatement system will use MEGTEC's Vocsidizer technology.

A&WMA Symposium Focuses on Power Plant Air Emissions

MEGA conference features 100 presentations on state-of-the-art methods and more than 60 exhibitors

Coast Guard Panel to Screen, Evaluate Oil Spill Technologies

Vendors and scientists are invited to submit white papers for consideration.

Hearings Set on Mercury Emissions Cuts

EPA will hold three public hearings on rules cutting toxic emissions from boilers and solid waste incinerators in Virginia, Texas, and California.