November 19, 2003

This edition features:

1. MACT Update
2. Pollution prevention initiative
3. Mercury deposition monitoring study
4. EPA Region V demonstration project that is examining technologies to reduce locomotive idling
5. Federal Notices on MACT related subjects

Program description:

This broadcast of the on-air news magazine, Air Toxics Now, will feature reports on the State of New Jersey’s experience with a pollution prevention initiative; a mercury deposition monitoring study being conducted by a Tribal agency; and an EPA Region V demonstration project that is examining technologies to reduce locomotive idling.

In addition, the broadcast will feature an update on a previously reported story involving a new innovative pollution prevention technique that is being implemented at a pulp mill in Virginia as part of EPA’s Project XL.

The broadcast will also feature a story that provides an overview of all of the ongoing Community Assessment and Risk Reduction projects with an in-depth look at a study currently being conducted in Indianapolis, Indiana.

And finally, the November broadcast will provide information on the type of air toxics training that is available to State, local and Tribal air agency personnel and give updates on the recently published Federal Notices on MACT related subjects.

Target audience:

This broadcast is developed especially for State, local and Tribal air toxics personnel to support implementation of air toxic reduction programs.