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EPA Objects To Allegheny County's Air Quality Permit For The US Steel Edgar Thomson Plant

PA Environment Daily

In the petition, environmental groups argued that the Title V permit did not include monitoring and testing requirements sufficient to assure compliance with multiple air quality emissions limitations for multiple emissions sources, and improperly eliminated certain emissions limitations. Steel Edgar Thomson by ACHD.

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DEP Awards 4 Grants Totaling $2.9 Million To Replace Old Diesel With Clean-Energy Vehicles

PA Environment Daily

Environmental Protection Agency emissions tests. By replacing older polluting engines and equipment with new technologies, funded projects remove nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide, particulate matter, and hydrocarbon pollution from the air. On September 30, the Department of Environmental Protection announced $2.9

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DEP Issues Three More Air Quality Violations To Shell Petrochemical Plant In Beaver County Related To Emergency Flaring, Exceeding 12-Month Air Pollution Limits

PA Environment Daily

tons of nitrogen oxides. tons of nitrogen oxides. Shell also violated its 12-month emission limit for carbon monoxide-- 393.595-- by reporting 1,060.320 tons. DEP and Shell must efficiently provide monitoring, testing, and malfunction data in usable forms to the public.” 27 Released 1.1

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DEP Recognizes Rail Management Services For Replacing Diesel Engines To Improve Air Quality At Franklin County Railyard

PA Environment Daily

By replacing old diesel-engine trucks with zero-emission electric trucks, Rail Management Services has eliminated a source of nitrogen oxide pollution in the Chambersburg area, helping residents breathe healthier air,” said DEP Secretary Patrick McDonnell. tons -- Carbon Monoxide: annual = 4.59 tons; lifetime = 73.92

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Environmental Groups File Notice Of Intent To Sue Shell Chemical For Air Pollution Violations At Its Petrochemical Plant In Beaver County

PA Environment Daily

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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Special Policy News #6: The Transition

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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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