EPA standard News
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EPA to hold two public hearings on proposed clean air standards for particle pollution
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold two public hearings on the proposed updates to the national air quality standards for fine particle pollution (PM2.5). A federal court ruling required EPA to update the standards based on best available science. The proposed updates, which meet that requirement, build on steps already taken by EPA to reduce pollution in communities across ...
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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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PCME QAL 181 achieves MCERTS Certification for New Range of 0 7.5mg/m³
ENVEA is pleased to announce their latest MCERTS certificate for the market-leading PCME QAL 181 Particulate Matter Continuous Emission Monitor (PM-CEM) to a newly certified range of 0 – 7.5 mg/m3 in accordance with EN 15267-3. This is currently the lowest certified range achievable for any PM-CEM and demonstrates the continuous evolution of the ENVEA Emissions portfolio. Link to the CSA ...
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EPA proposes revisions to air quality index for particle pollution
EPA is proposing to update its Air Quality Index (AQI) to reflect the latest standards for fine particle pollution. The proposal also would set a “significant harm” level, which states use in developing emergency episode plans. Fine particle pollution is also known as fine particulate matter, or PM 2.5. Under the proposed changes, the AQI would reach “code orange” – unhealthy for sensitive ...
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EPA proposes clean air standards for harmful soot pollution
In response to a court order, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today proposed updates to its national air quality standards for harmful fine particle pollution, including soot (known as PM2.5). These microscopic particles can penetrate deep into the lungs and have been linked to a wide range of serious health effects, including premature death, heart attacks, and strokes, as well as ...
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EPA Announces Rebate Program to Reduce Diesel Emissions from School Buses
Starting today, under the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Clean Diesel Rebate program, public and private school bus fleet owners are eligible to apply for funding to replace school buses that have older, dirtier diesel engines, which will reduce diesel emissions and will help improve air quality for Americans. "School buses are the safest and most environmentally friendly way to ...
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EPA “Love the Bus” awards $90,000 to Puyallup School District for cleaner, healthier school buses
In conjunction with “Love the Bus” month, dedicated to showing appreciation for school buses and their drivers, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is awarding the Puyallup School District $90,000 to replace four diesel school buses with new buses that reduce harmful emissions by over 90 percent. The new buses will prevent over eight tons of harmful emissions that would otherwise ...
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EPA “Love the Bus” awards $200,000 to Oregon School Districts for cleaner, healthier school buses
In conjunction with Love the Bus Month, dedicated to showing appreciation for school buses and their drivers, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is awarding the Reynolds and Springfield School Districts in Oregon $100,000 each to replace a total of 10 diesel school buses with new buses that reduce harmful emissions by over 90 percent. The new buses will prevent 14 tons of harmful emissions ...
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St. Louis Clean Cities Receives $162,454 for Diesel Emissions Reduction to Replace School Buses in Jefferson County, Mo.
The non-profit organization St. Louis Clean Cities has been awarded $162,454 to replace one bus from the Jefferson R-VII School District in Festus, Mo., and five buses from the DeSoto Public School District No. 73 in DeSoto, Mo. The new buses purchased under this grant will have EPA-certified engines meeting 2013 standards. Nationwide, EPA awarded a total of $8 million for 21 clean diesel ...
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EPA Announces Next Round of Clean Air Standards to Reduce Harmful Soot Pollution
In response to a court order, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today finalized an update to its national air quality standards for harmful fine particle pollution (PM2.5), including soot, setting the annual health standard at 12 micrograms per cubic meter. By 2020, ninety-nine percent of U.S. counties are projected to meet revised health standard without any additional actions ...
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MACT compliance turnkey solutions offered by Rev1 and APEX; The two industry leaders are first to market with total service
With the Dec. 16 effective date looming for tough new federal requirements for maximum available control technology (MACT), the Air Quality Services division of Rev1 Power Services announces a partnership with Apex Instruments Corp. to offer the power industry's first turnkey solution for measuring, monitoring and controlling stack pollutants, including mercury, ...
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Lawsuit Filed to Clear San Joaquin Valley Air
FRESNO, California, (ENS) - A coalition of public health, community, and environmental groups, has mounted a court challenge to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's declaration that the San Joaquin Valley has attained federal clean air standards for particulate matter (PM-10). In October 2006, the EPA declared the San Joaquin Valley had met the standards for PM-10, because the Valley went ...
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USD$20 million available for clean diesel projects
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of up to $20 million in FY 2012 grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing harmful pollution from the nation's existing fleet of diesel engines and improving air quality and Americans’ health. In addition to these grants, approximately $9 million will be available through direct state ...
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EPA Approves Iowa’s State Implementation Plan for Reducing Particulate Matter in Muscatine’s Air
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved Iowa’s state implementation plan (SIP) to reduce fine particle emissions in Muscatine County. The Clean Air Act requires states to develop plans to attain and maintain the national air standards in all areas of the state. These plans, known as SIPs, are developed by state and local air quality management agencies and submitted to ...
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Yes, Kids, There Really is a Magic School Bus
(Washington, D.C. - Oct. 18, 2007) Science, imagination, education, healthier kids and a cleaner environment come together when Scholastic Inc. and EPA team up to clean up the Magic School Bus. Released today, The Magic School Bus Gets Cleaned Up – a new special edition book based on the popular Scholastic series – takes children on a smart, fun and colorful trip to learn what can be done to ...
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EPA, California Notify Volkswagen of Additional Clean Air Act Violations
Today, EPA is issuing a second notice of violation (NOV) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) to Volkswagen AG, Audi AG and Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. This NOV is also being issued to Porsche AG and Porsche Cars North America. These five companies are collectively referred to as Volkswagen (VW). The NOV alleges that VW developed and installed a defeat device in certain VW, Audi and Porsche light ...
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EPA Awards Five California School Districts $325,000 for Thirteen Cleaner School Buses
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is awarding five California School Districts $325,000 to replace thirteen older diesel school buses with new, clean buses that are more than 90 percent cleaner. Recipients include Town Ride, Inc. of Arcadia Unified School District, Culver City Unified School District, Enterprise Elementary School District in Redding, Calif., Clovis Unified School ...
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EPA proposes updates and deadline extension for 2010 cement standards
In response to a federal court ruling and data from industry, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing changes to its 2010 air standards for the Portland cement manufacturing industry. The proposal would continue the significant emission reductions from the 2010 standards while providing industry additional compliance flexibilities, including more time to implement the proposed ...
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EPA Awards Washoe County School District $110,000 for five cleaner school buses
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is awarding the Washoe County School District $110,000 to replace five older diesel school buses with new, clean buses that are more than 90 percent cleaner. Nationwide, 76 recipients will receive rebates through EPA’s Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) funding to replace 210 school buses. In conjunction with “Love the Bus” ...
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EPA Awards San Joaquin Valley $677,214 for 48 Trucks
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $677,214 in Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) funding to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District to replace 48 heavy duty trucks powered by cleaner 2013 or newer model year engines. Eight million dollars was awarded for 21 clean diesel projects nationwide. “This project to reduce diesel emissions is a great example ...
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