Legal Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

States and local air quality regulators have the legal authority to set particulate matter (PM), ozone, and nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions standards and adopt regulations for these pollutants when they are already in attainment of the national ambient air quality standards ( NAAQS ) set by the U.S.

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Breezometer

JUNE 14, 2021

In the past, clinicians were required primarily to work with one-size-fits-all treatment models, because they were forced to rely on patient tests, reports, and demographic information to understand chronic disease triggers, symptoms, and exacerbation causes. Actionable environmental information at the personal level just wasn’t available.

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Air Pollution Nitrogen Oxides 2020 52

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The action against Shell Chemical Appalachia’s plant, located in Potter Township, is for illegal emissions of volatile organic compounds (or VOCs), which contribute to smog and can cause nausea, nerve damage, and other health problems, as well as nitrogen oxides, which can trigger asthma attacks and respiratory illness.

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Air Pollution Nitrogen Oxides Clean Air Act Carbon Monoxide 97

Circle of Blue

MARCH 21, 2023

According to the state of Michigan , the conversion will reduce “greenhouse gas emissions by 14,152 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents and 887 metric tons of nitrogen oxides over the boat’s lifetime.” Looking Ahead BUDGET PROPOSAL: President Biden’s $6.8 Copi is the new name for Asian carp.

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2023 Nitrogen Oxides Carbon Dioxide Clean Water Act 130

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

EPA testing has shown that a vehicle’s emissions can increase drastically (tens or hundreds of times, depending on the pollutant) when its emissions controls are removed. This is made possible by careful engine calibrations, and the use of filters and catalysts in the exhaust system.

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Pollution Control Nitrogen Oxides Ozone Air Pollution 40

PA Environment Daily

JULY 27, 2022

Also on the agenda is a final regulation setting RACT (Reasonably Available Control Technology Standards) for major sources of nitrogen oxides. Local government groups, drinking water suppliers and many other groups opposed the last minute amendment, which Republican legislators ignored.

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Nitrogen Oxides 2017 Regulations Law 52

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 9, 2022

The Board also approved a final regulation setting RACT (Reasonably Available Control Technology Standards) for major sources of nitrogen oxides. Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming) on the Board expressed several concerns about the regulation, including whether the final regulation meets the requirements of Act 40 of 2017.

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Nitrogen Oxides 2017 Regulations Law 52

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 4, 2023

As such, the agency has set emissions standards for particulate matter (soot, or PM), smog-forming emissions like nitrogen oxides (NO x ) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and heat-trapping emissions like carbon dioxide (CO 2 ), methane (CH 4 ), and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) commonly found in air-conditioning systems.

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Electricity Clean Air Act Carbon Dioxide 2027 235

Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

However, automakers are pushing to weaken the stringency and test requirements of the proposal sufficiently such that this common-sense emissions-reducing technology remains on the shelf in the U.S.

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2026 Climate Change Nitrogen Oxides Greenhouse 233

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 29, 2023

Tests have shown his tap water contains manganese.) It is likely efforts to change the manganese standard in Pennsylvania will continue. Photo: David Butts inspects tainted water collected from taps in his home in the Borough of Industry, Beaver County, when his filter is shut off. Related Articles: -- EQB Approves Final Reg.

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Nitrogen Oxides Regulations 2017 2023 95

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The change in law swept away 28 years of environmental protection for Pennsylvania waterways impacted by the consequences of acid mine drainage, and imposed additional testing, monitoring and treatment at public water supply operations along these waterways.

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Regulations Nitrogen Oxides 2017 Environmental Protection 84

Legal Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The transportation sector is also a substantial source of nitrogen oxides and particulates, both of which are dangerous to human health. Transportation is now the source of 28% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, more than the electric power sector. Q: Any other issues in Ohio that got attention?

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 1, 2022

Setting Manganese Toxics Water Quality Standard, RACT For Major Sources Of Nitrogen Oxides DEP Environmental Justice Advisory Board Meets Aug. Canadian Jurisdictions Push Ahead With Action Plan For 100% Electrification Of Medium, Heavy-Duty Vehicles By 2050 EQB Meets Aug. 9 On Final Reg. 10 Hearing, Sept.

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Nitrogen Oxides Conservation Regulations Natural Gas 52

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 30, 2023

For example: -- It’s a fact that fracking scars the landscape and degrades the environment. Of Health Apologizes For Not Listening To Communities Suffering Health Impacts From Shale Gas Development; New Health Study Results ‘Just The Tip Of The Iceberg’ [PaEN] -- State Dept.

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Natural Gas Air Pollution Regulations Law 118

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 11, 2024

Given that heightened awareness, a Commerce Department advisory committee of electric and gas utility executives acknowledged at a meeting in the fall of 1970 that their industry needed “to show what they are doing about pollution [and] suggested that the gas industry take a look at the NOx [nitrogen oxides] problem.”

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2013 Electricity Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 352

PA Environment Daily

JULY 31, 2022

4-5 [PaEN] -- EQB Meets Aug. 9 On Final Reg. 4 Harnessing Hydrogen: Exploring Local & Regional Opportunities In Appalachia [PaEN] -- U.S.

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Conservation Nitrogen Oxides Natural Gas Clean Energy 63

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2024

.' -- The Allegheny Front: US Energy Secretary Visits Pittsburgh Steel Plant To Tout New Energy Efficiency Rule, Union Jobs -- Post-Gazette Editorial: Saving Butler Steel Mill From New Federal Rules Was Inspired Policymaking -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: PJM Electric Grid Has Significant Decline In Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen Oxide, Sulfur Dioxide (..)

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Nitrogen Oxides Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide 2024 97

ESA

APRIL 5, 2021

DOT halts Texas highway project in test of Biden’s promises on race. DOT halts Texas highway project in test of Biden’s promises on race. Science Policy Opportunities. EPA seeks new members of the Scientific Advisory Board and Clean Air Advisory Committee. What We’re Reading. Federal Register opportunities. What We’re Reading. .

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2021 Technology Technology Conservation 74