ADVISORY/Experts Available To Discuss U.S. Counties That Do Not Meet Air Quality Standards.Business Editors ADVISORY... --(BUSINESS WIRE) TOPIC: The Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), independent agency of the U.S. government, with headquarters in Washington, D.C. It was established in 1970 to reduce and control air and water pollution, noise pollution, and radiation and to ensure the safe handling and (EPA EPA eicosapentaenoic acid. EPA abbr. eicosapentaenoic acid EPA, n.pr See acid, eicosapentaenoic. EPA, n. ) determined 474 counties in 31 states do not meet federal air quality standards, according to an article by The Associated Press. As a result, the EPA informed officials in those 31 states they must develop new plans to comply with the federal health standard within the next three years. Experts suggest increasing restrictions on industrial plants and toughening vehicle inspection programs to reduce air pollution. Deadlines for compliance range from 2007 to 2021 for those who have the most severe air quality problems. EXPERTS: ExpertSource can offer several highly qualified experts to comment on this story: Christopher Warshaw, of LECG, advises companies and government agencies on environmental management, economic, and regulatory issues. His clients have included Fortune 500 companies in the manufacturing, waste management, oil & gas, chemical, and electronics sectors as well as government agencies such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Energy, and numerous State and local governments. Warshaw has particular expertise in issues associated with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), enacted in 1976, is a Federal law of the United States contained in 42 U.S.C. ยงยง6901-6992k. It is usually pronounced as "rick-rah" or "Wreck-rah. (RCRA), Toxic Substances Control Act The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA, often pronounced "taa-ska") is a United States law, passed by the United States Congress in 1976, that regulates the introduction of new or already existing chemicals. (TSCA), and the Clean Air Act (CAA Caa See CCC. ). Warshaw has conducted numerous analyses of the economic impact of environmental regulations, including air quality and waste management regulations. 213-928-4714 Professor Gregory Pope, of Montclair State University History Montclair State was established in 1908 as "Montclair Normal School" in response to a growing need for teachers. It was renamed "Montclair State Teachers College" in 1927, when it developed a program of educating secondary school teachers through a Bachelor of Arts , Department of Earth & Environmental Studies, has a background in climatology: air pollution and global warming. 973-655-7385 Professor Pratim Biswas, of the University of Cincinnati The University of Cincinnati is a coeducational public research university in Cincinnati, Ohio. Ranked as one of America’s top 25 public research universities and in the top 50 of all American research universities,[2] , Environmental Engineering and Science, is an expert regarding air pollution control, air quality, and aerosol science and engineering. 513-556-3697 513-556-6000 (University PR Phone) ExpertSource cannot guarantee the immediate availability of these experts or their familiarity with this specific issue. ExpertSource provides academic and industry experts to the media at no charge. Journalists are encouraged to submit queries to ExpertSource when seeking experts on specific subjects. An online registration form is available at http://www.businesswire.com/. |
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