Tag: Mercury
US Supreme Court Invalidates MATS for Power Plants
On Monday, June 29, 2015, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled 5-4 against the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) implementation of Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (“MATS” /40 CFR Part 63 Subpart UUUUU ) rule that was promulgated in 2012 for electric utility steam generating utilities (EGUs). SCOTUS said the EPA incorrectly interpreted […]
EPA Proposes Dental Amalgam Pretreatment Effluent Guidelines
Across the United States, municipalities are working to reduce the discharge of mercury to wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). Mercury is a bioaccumulative toxic pollutant that can cause a variety of adverse health effects in humans. In water, certain microorganisms can change mercury into methylmercury, a highly toxic form that builds up in fish, shellfish, and […]
Mercury Mishap
Not long ago at the Mason house we experienced a broken glass/mercury thermometer. Being in the environmental profession, I was fairly confident in my cleanup skills. To be cautious, however, I referred to a fact sheet from the Kentucky Environmental & Public Protection Cabinet for guidance. You can find it online at http://dep.ky.gov/Documents/MercurySpills.pdf. It is […]