EPA air quality News
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RTI wins US$19m contract for EPA air quality monitoring, modeling and research
RTI International, in collaboration with a group of leading environmental research companies, has been awarded a contract to provide a wide range of research and technical support services to the US Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS). The research team led by RTI includes Eastern Research Group, Inc. (ERG); Neptune and Company, Atmospheric ...
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US EPA - New Air Quality Index on our SaaS platform
Already indexed to Citeair, the European Air Quality index, our environmental data management platform EcomSaaS now embeds the US EPA index.The platform users can easily switch from an index to another and compare measurement data of air quality at both European and American level. Our US customers can visualize their air quality measurements to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) ...
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EPA awards over $145,000 to monitor air in New Mexico
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $145,029 to the New Mexico Environment Department to purchase ambient air monitoring equipment. The equipment will be used to increase efficiency of captured data in New Mexico’s border region and oil and natural gas producing areas. EPA uses ambient air monitoring information collected from states to calculate daily air quality ...
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EPA releases final report on air toxics near charles russell elementary, crabbe school, hatcher school and whitwell elementary
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that the report on air toxics monitoring at four schools in the Tri-State area has been posted on the Agency’s website. The monitored schools include Charles Russell Elementary, Crabbe School, and Hatcher School in Ashland, Ky. and Whitwell Elementary in Ironton, Ohio. The air toxics concentrations measured, between July 2009 and April ...
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EPA proposes stronger air quality standards for sulfur dioxide
For the first time in nearly 40 years, EPA is proposing to strengthen the nation’s sulfur dioxide (SO2) air quality standard to protect public health. Power plants and other industrial facilities emit SO2 directly into the air. Exposure to SO2 can aggravate asthma, cause respiratory difficulties, and result in emergency room visits and hospitalization. People with asthma, children, and the ...
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Air & Waste Management Association presents series of 2008 webinars
The Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) is presenting a series of Webinars for environmental professionals on topics related to air quality. These Webinars will discuss significant air litigation court cases, the basics of air quality modeling, the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) vacatur, and the EPA’s newly revised air quality standards for lead.“These Webinars provide a ...
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Free Tools Available to Protect Health as Summer Smog Season Starts
With the onset of warmer weather, EPA urges New Englanders to be aware of the increased risk of ground-level ozone and fine particle pollution (when combined, often referred to as smog), and take health precautions when smog levels are high. Air quality forecasts are issued daily by the New England state air agencies. In cooperation with the New England states, EPA has set up an “Air ...
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EPA seeks public comments on new air quality permits for Shell and ConocoPhillips Arctic oil exploration activities
Today, EPA released two additional draft air quality permits for Shell Oil Company and ConocoPhillips Company exploratory oil drilling operations in the Alaska Arctic Outer Continental Shelf. This process will allow the public and other key stakeholders to provide important input and feedback on air permits needed for the drill rigs and supporting fleets of icebreakers, oil spill response ...
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EPA Study Finds Elevated Particulate Levels in Air on Train Platforms at Chicago Union Station
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today released an air quality study that documents elevated concentrations of particulate matter (PM2.5) in ambient air on train platforms at Union Station in Chicago. The concentration of PM2.5 in air on the train platforms was 23 - 96 percent higher than concentrations recorded on nearby streets on the days that monitoring was conducted last summer. The ...
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A&WMA Takes a “Critical” Look at Air Quality Management
A&WMA Takes a “Critical” Look at Air Quality Management During its 100th Annual Conference & Exhibition John Bachmann, formerly of EPA, to lead a lively exchange on history of air quality management Pittsburgh, PA – As part of its 100th Annual Conference & Exhibition, the Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA), will explore the history of the U.S. National Ambient Air Quality ...
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Happy Holidays and a Prosperous New Year from IAQ Index
As 2012 comes to a close, and people come together to celebrate the holiday season, it is an ideal time to reflect on all that we have to be thankful for. IAQ Index would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our past clients and those who are involved with indoor environmental services for their dedication to helping people. Indoor air quality (IAQ) issues with mold, formaldehyde, ...
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IAQ Concerns Worry Many Parents as Children Return Back to School
In many parts of the country, children have already begun the new school year while others are enjoying a few final weeks of vacation. During the summer months many classrooms sat empty while some school districts used the break to conduct renovation and remodeling activities in the empty classrooms. Some of these vacant rooms experienced water leaks and moisture intrusion from heavy summer ...
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EPA continues sampling for air toxics near Vonore, Tenn. schools (TN)
EPA has completed its analysis of monitoring data collected at two locations near three Tennessee schools as part of an initiative to evaluate levels of toxic pollutants in the outdoor air at schools. Air samples and meteorological data were collected near Vonore Elementary and Middle Schools in Vonore, Tenn., and at West Greene High School in Mosheim, Tenn. The air outside these schools was ...
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EPA issues final air quality permits to Shell for Arctic oil and gas exploration
Today, EPA Region 10 issued final air quality permits to Shell for oil and gas exploration drilling in the Alaska Arctic. The permits will allow Shell to operate the Discoverer drillship and a support fleet of icebreakers, oil spill response vessels, and supply ships for up to 120 days each year in the Chukchi Sea and Beaufort Sea Outer Continental Shelf starting in 2012. Shell’s ...
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Particles Plus embraces EPA National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter
Particles Plus, a leading provider of air quality monitoring instruments, enthusiastically endorsed the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement of new, stricter standards for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and coarse particulate matter (PM10). Announced on February 7th, 2024, these lower limits reflect the growing scientific consensus on the significant health risks ...
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IAQ Complaints in the Office Often Caused by More than One Issue
Millions of Americans spend 8 or more hours of their day in office buildings across the nation. As the public has come to recognize the importance of good indoor air quality (IAQ) for their health, comfort and productivity, its importance has grown in recent years. Unfortunately, not all office workers breathe good air while on the job. Many office buildings have a number of significant ...
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IAQ Test Kits Help Keep Families and Workers Safe and Productive
People need to know that their homes, schools and places of business have safe indoor air quality (IAQ). According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), “Health effects from indoor air pollutants may be experienced soon after exposure or, possibly, years later.” These indoor air quality pollutants may include a variety of different contaminants and gases. Mold, carbon ...
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Penicillium: A Benefit to Man, a Hindrance to Indoor Air Quality
One of the most recognized types of fungi is Penicillium. It is perhaps best known as the fungus, P. chrysogenum, which produces penicillin, a molecule that has saved countless lives as an antibiotic. It is also used in the production of a number of important biotechnology produced enzymes and macromolecules. Some species of Penicillium are used in the production cheeses, including blue (bleu) ...
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State Agency Takes Aim at Reducing Potentially Toxic VOCs in the Home
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has developed materials to help educate the state’s residents about volatile organic compounds and what people can do to limit their exposure. The MDH has published a brochure and developed a website full of helpful tips, information and advice. VOCs are all around people in the typical home, office and school environment. Building materials, ...
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Indoor Environment & Energy Exposition Offers Opportunities for Attendees to Learn about IAQ Test Kits
On February 27th, thousands of members of the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA), Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) and Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) will come together for the Indoor Environment and Energy Expo (IE3). The event takes place over several days at the Orlando Marriott World Center. With approximately 2500 people expected to be in attendance, the ...
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