Air


28 Glass and Portland Cement Plants Must Upgrade Emission Control

15 Saint Gobain Containers facilities and 13 Lafarge Company plants are the subject of a settlement under the Clean Air Act's New Source Review requirements, which will cost them millions of dollars.

Asbestos Violations at Newport Naval Station Result in Fines

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.

New EPA Policy Rejects CBI Claims for Chemicals

Companies may no longer claim confidentiality for the identity of a chemical covered by Section 8(e) of the Toxic Substances Control Act.

Nose Testing

The Nose Knows

Professionally trained odor panelists can mitigate nuisance odors better because they are not hampered by detection limits.

EPA Recognizes 8 Schools for Excellence in Indoor Air Quality

Indoor air pollution is one of the top five environmental health risks, according to the agency.

EPA Proposes Strict Smog Rules; One for the Public, One for Trees

Agency estimates the cost of standards will about equal their benefits, depending on the final standard adopted.

Inspectors Raise Radon Awareness, Seek to Reduce Risk

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 Secures 10-Year Contract at Austin Airport

Clean Energy will design, build and operate a new compressed natural gas fueling station for public use.



SO2 Hearing Slated for January 5 in Atlanta

EPA to take comments on a proposed one-hour sulfur dioxide standard during a public meeting at the Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center.

2009 Enforcement Focused on Water, Air Problems

EPA has developed a Web-based tool that lets people take a look at enforcement actions on a map.

APL Plans to Cold-iron Vessels at Port of Oakland in 2010

Air quality grants will enable APL to outfit five vessels for cold-ironing, and construction of electrical berths is expected to begin next summer.

Duke Energy Out $93 M for Clean Air Act Violations in Indiana

Coal-fired plant emissions will be slashed by an estimated 35,000 tons of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides annually, according to EPA.

Small Businesses Invited to Discuss Air Toxics from Brick Production

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.

EPA Finalized Emission Rules for Marine Diesel Engines

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.

Jury Awards $100 M to Plaintiffs Exposed to BP Plant Emissions

Trial evidence showed that plaintiffs received treatment for "exposure to toxic chemical" from emissions at the plant in Texas City, Texas.

Copenhagen Accord: 'A Significant Step Forward,' UN Says

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says he will work to develop a legally binding agreement for the accord.

1% of NYC Buildings Create 87% of Heating Oil Soot, EDF Says

Environmental Defense Fund proposes that building owners convert to cleaner heating oils or natural gas by 2020.

EPA Offers $2 M, Seeks Applications for Community Grants

Two levels of grants awards are available to help establish community-based partnerships and implement risk-reduction activities.

Technician testing a central air conditioning unit

How Will EPA's HCFC Phaseout Affect the AC-Refrigeration Industry?

EPA rule co-author answers some questions AC and refrigeration companies may have before the impending effective date ─ Jan. 1.