With all the hype this weekend in New York concerning global warming or climate change it might be worth injecting some science into the rhetoric. By the way China, India and Germany have announced they won’t show up to the party. Matt Ridley, a member of the British House of Lords, recently wrote an article […]
EPA Considers New Regulations for Lead-Based Paint Hazards at Public and Commercial Buildings
September 30, 2014 |
William Shane, P.E.
The EPA is the process of determining whether lead‐based paint hazards exist for activities in public and commercial buildings, as required under section 402(c)(3) of the Toxic Substances Control Act. If the EPA determines that renovation activities create lead‐based paint hazards, EPA is required to address those hazards through regulation. EPA summarized the approach it […]
The Unknown in Ozone: Impacts from future National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for Ozone (O3)
September 26, 2014 |
When EPA proposes/promulgates a new NAAQS, states must evaluate ambient air monitoring data and submit recommendations to identify areas that will be non-attainment with the new NAAQS. Next, states must develop/revise State Implementation Plans (SIPs) that identify sources within their jurisdiction that are significant emission contributors to the pollutant of concern promulgated in NAAQS. States […]
Combustible Dust Continues to be Misunderstood and Poorly Managed
September 19, 2014 |
By: Patricia A. Mason, P.E. This week a dust explosion at a grain handling plant in Flagstaff, Arizona injured four American workers. This follows last month’s explosion at a car parts factory in China which killed 75 people. The hazards of combustible dust continue to be a serious threat and continue to be poorly understood […]
What’s Up With Global Warming?
September 18, 2014 |
Scott R. Smith
With all the hype this weekend in New York concerning global warming or climate change it might be worth injecting some science into the rhetoric. By the way China, India and Germany have announced they won’t show up to the party. Matt Ridley, a member of the British House of Lords, recently wrote an article […]
SMG Presents “WOTUS” at GLI
September 11, 2014 |
Daniel Hardin, P.E.
SMG regularly participates in the Energy & Environment Committee of GLI – the Louisville Chamber of Commerce. On Wednesday, Kori Andrews provided the committee with a presentation on the proposed rule that redefines Waters of the U.S. A copy of Kori’s presentation can be found here.
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