THE  INFORMATION
            BROKER
            EPA Headquarters Library (PM 211 A)    WSM2904     J82-b92k

            Hoffman's Highlights
New SCIENCE ADVISORY BOARD Report:
Reducing Risk: Setting Priorities and Strategies
for Environmental Protection

The Library has a copy of the EPA's Science Advisory Board report
on risk. The report, mentioned in the Wall Street Journal, "represents an
extension of the Agency's 1987 Unfinished Business report, a landmark
study in which EPA officials estimated risks posed by various
environmental problems." The new report, addressed to the
Administrator, recommends policy changes. If you would like to take
a look at this document, the call number is EPAX 9010-0007a,b,c.

Letter to the Editor

This month's "Question of the Month" feature is a Letter to the Editor
which was written in response to the September "Question of the
Month." The staff of the Broker were delighted to receive this letter
and encourage other EPA staff to share their comments and ideas
with them.

RCRIS Instructional Series

The Library has obtained a set of the RCRIS Instructional Series
videotapes. The  two tapes effectively orient managers and users to the
goals,  purposes  and use of this major EPA database.  If you are
interested in borrowing the tapes for viewing at home or in your office,
contact Mary  Siegert at 202-382-5922.
 Look for the Centerfold on the History of the EPA Library
             Network in the December issue.
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                             PRGE  TWO

      Have you ever received a request for a copy of the EPA telephone book? We have
received numerous requests in the library, and thought this would be useful information for
all EPA staff.

      The public may buy the EPA Headquarters Telephone Directory from the
Government Printing Office (GPO).  The current edition is Winter 1990. The cost for this
edition is $12.00; the stock number is 055-000-00360-2. Following are ordering options:

                 To order by phone:

                 —    Call (202) 783-3238

                 —    A recorded message will direct you in
                       placing an order.

                 —    Allow 4 weeks for delivery.

                 To order by mail:

                 —    Request the Directory by title and stock number.
                       Enclose check to Superintendent of Documents.

                 —    Send to:
                             Superintendent of Documents
                             U.S. Government Printing Office
                             Washington, D.C.  20402-9325

                 To pick up at a GPO Bookstore:

                 —    Call your local GPO Bookstore to find out if the
                       Directory is in stock.

                 —    Washington DC Bookstore:
                             GPO Bookstore
                             710 N.Capitol Street, N.W.
                             Washington, D.C.
                             (202) 275-2091
           If you have other information that would be useful for EPA staff,
           please contact Mary Hoffman, in the EPA Headquarters Library
            (202-382-5922) about using the Information Brokerto share it.
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  WHAT'S AVAILABLE JN  THE HEADQUARTERS LIBRARY

      As part of our ongoing effort to collect books and journals relevant to EPA staff
needs, the following is a list of our latest acquisitions. It is organized by program area for
your convenience.  Copies of all items listed here except books are available at the
Headquarters Library Circulation Desk. Books are on the New Acquisitions shelves.
Library tours are given every Wednesday morning at 9:00. For database information call
202-382-5922 or send E-mail inquiries to EPA3738.
                               AIR & RADIATION

Bredlin, Alice. "On III Health and Air Pollution."  New York Times Magazine/Part 2.  The
Good Health Magazine. October?, 1990. pp. 16-19,32-33.

"California Commission Affirms EMF Notification Policy"  Indoor Pollution News.  Vol. 3,
No. 17, September 20,1990. p. 6.

"Ga. Scientist Helps Industry Measure, Mitigate VOC Emissions." [volatile organic
compounds]  Indoor Pollution News. Vol.  3, No. 18, October 4,1990. p. 6.

"In Calif., EMFs Suspected by Parents to Cause Cancer Clusters in Schools."
[electromagnetic fields] Indoor Pollution News.  Vol. 3, No. 17, September 20,1990.
p. 4.

MacKenzie, Debora.  "Leaking Gas Mains Help to Warm the Globe."  New Scientist.
Vol. 127, No. 1735, September 22,1990. p. 24.

Matthews, Samuel W. "Under the Sun: Is our World Warming?" National Geographic.
Vol. 178, No. 4, October 1990. pp. 66-96,98-99.

Poole, Robert. "Electromagnetic Fields: The Biological Evidence."  Science. Vol. 249,
No. 4975, September 21., 1990. pp. 1378-1381.

"Settle Dust Samples Provide Clues in Buildings, Consultant Says."  Indoor Pollution
News. Vol.  3, No. 17, September 20,1990.  p.  7.

"Some Cancer Risks of Passive Smoking Affirmed by Study in The New England Journal of
Medicine" Indoor Pollution News. Vol. 3, No.  17, September 20,1990. pp. 1-2.

Spinks, Peter. "Plug into the Sun." [converting solar power into heat] New Scientist.
Vol. 127, No. 1735, September 22,1990. pp. 48-51.
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                              HAZARDOUS WASTE

Note: The Library has a special collection and database to improve access to hazardous
waste information. For more information contact Felice Sacks at 202-382-5934.

"Bugs Took Big Bite of Gulf Oil Spills." [biotreatment]  Environment Today. Vol.  1, No. 6,
September 1990. pp. 1,15-16.

Environmental Asbestos Assessment Manual: Superfund Method for the Determination of
Asbestos in Ambient Air.  Part 1, Method and Part 2, Technical Background Document.
Washington, DC: USEPA, Office of Emergency and Remedial Response, 1990.
EPAX 9008-0025.

Fields, Richard W.; Naini, Mariam J.  "EPCRA Trade Secrets: Who's Minding the Store?"
[Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act] Environmental Claims Journal.
Vol. 3, No. 1, Autumn 1990.  pp. 89-97.

"In Situ Vitrification Update."  The Hazardous Waste Consultant.  Vol. 8, No. 5,
September/October 1990. pp. (1)14-(1)18.

"Key Issues for the Development and Commercialization of Innovative Technologies."
The Hazardous Waste Consultant. Vol.  8, No.  3, May/June 1990. pp.  (1 )22-(1 )23.

Newton, Jim.  "Understanding the Toxicity Characteristic Rule." Pollution Engineering.
Vol. 22, No. 9, September 1990. pp. 90-94,96,98.

O'Brien, James P. "Environmental Lender Liability: Will an Administrative Fix Work?"
Toxics Law Reporter. Vol. 5, No. 15, September 12,1990. pp.  512-515.

Sternberg, Ken. "Michigan Poised to go One up on Superfund."  Chemicalweek. Vol. 138,
No.  14, October 3,1990. p.  9.

Sullivan, Irene A.; Wright, Jr., Wftliam J.  '"Neither Expected Nor Intended': The
'Occurrence' Battlefield for Coverage Actions." [claims associated with the  discharge or
leaching of hazardous waste into the environment]  Environmentaf Claims  Journal. Vol.  3,
No.  1, Autumn 1990. pp.  81 -87.

Travis, Curtis C.; Doty, Carolyn B. "Can Contaminated Aquifers at Superfund Sites be
Remediated?" Environmental Science & Technology. Vol.  24, No.  10, October 1990.
pp. 1464-1466.

Unterbergerr Glenn.  "Lender Liability Under Superfund: What the Congress Meant to Say
Was..."  Toxics Law Reporter.  Vol. 5, No.  T7, September 26,1990. pp. 569-574.
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                   INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Note: To better meet the information needs of EPA staff, the Library has a special collection
on Information Resources Management.  For more information contact Sharon Geiger at
202-245-3561.

Beinhorn, George R. "101 Ways to Take WordPerfect 5.1 to the Max." PC/Computing.
Vol.  3, No. 4, April1990. pp. 106-110,114-118.

Danca, Richard A. "Computer Sciences Wins EPA's $347M TOSS Support Services
Contract." [Technical and Operating Support Services]  Federal Computer Week. Vol. 4,
No. 36, Octobers, 1990. p.  8.

Darst, Donald. "Balancing Productivity and Quality." Datamation. Vol. 36, No. 18,
September 15,1990. pp. 117-119.

Fiderio, Janet. "Information Must Conform in a World Without Borders." Computerworld.
Vol.  24, No. 40, October 1, 1990.  pp. 91,93-95.

Guerrero, Carlos A. "Write it Down!" [ productive fnformation systems need good
documentation] Computerworld. Vol. 24, No.  40, October 1,1990. pp.  101-104.

Hogan, Thorn. "How to get Tech Support." MacUser.  Vol. 6, No. 1, November 1990.
pp. 253,255-257.

Litwin, Paul.  "Looking Good: The Complete Guide to Enhancing Your Forms!"  Data Based
Advisor. Vol. 8, No. 9, October 1990. pp. 67-73,76-78,80,82.

Myers, Kara.  "Setting a New Course." [more corporations look to contract with outside PC
trainers] Information Week. Issue 288, September 24,1990. pp. 40,44.

Schussel, George. "The Promise and the Reality of AD/Cycle." [IBM's integrated approach
to computer-aided software engineering]  Datamation. Vol. 36, No; 18, September 16,
1990. pp.  69-72.

Summers,  Eric. "ES: A Public Domain Expert System." Byte. Vol. 15, No. 10, October
1990. pp.  289-290,292.
        *
Wu, Margaret S. "Selecting the Right Software Application Package." Journal of Systems
Management. Vol. 41, No. 9, September 1990. pp. 28-32.
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                         INTERNATIONAL COLLECTION

Note: The Library has a collection of books, reports, laws and statistics related to
international issues.  For more information contact John Butsch at 202-382-5917.

"Adulteration Controllee." [ban on imported wines because of procymidone residue]
The Economist. Vol.  316, No. 7673, September 22,1990.  p. 23.

"All the Presidential Men."  [Who will be the next president of the European Commission?]
The Economist Vol.  316, No. 7671, September 8,1990. p. 60.

Cahn, Robert; Cahn, Patricia.  "Did Earth Day Change the World?"  Environment. Vol.  32,
No. 7, September 1990, pp.  16-20,36-42.

Cairncross, Frances.  The Environment: An Enemy, and Yet a Friend." [survey]
 The Economist. Vol.  316, No. 7671, pp. 3-6,9-12,17-20,23-26.

Charles, Dan.  "World Bank Bows to Pressure Over Rainforests." New Scientist.  Vol. 128,
No. 1737, October 6,1990. p. 20.

Hall, Charles A. S.; Bradley, Dennis P.  "Ecological Economics: Its Implications for Forest
Management and Research (A Workshop Summary)." Conservation Biology. Vol. 4,
No. 3, September 1990. pp.  221-224.

Milne, Roger.  "Government Promises Action on Energy Efficiency..." [Britain's
environmental strategy] New Scientist. Vol. 127, No. 1736, September 29,1990. p. 17.

Nriagu, Jerome O. "Global Metal Pollution: Poisoning the Biosphere?" Environment.
Vol. 32, No. 7, September 1990. pp. 7-11,28-33.

"Patten's Path Grows Harder." [Great Britain's first environmental strategy by Chris Patten,
environment secretary of state] The Economist. Vol. 316, No. 7674, September 29,
1990. pp. 63-64.

Robson, Emma. "Mexico Taps Community Spirit to Expand Water Supplies." Source.
Vot. 2, No. 3, September 1990. pp. 4-7.

Soule, Michael E.  "The Onslaught of Alien Species, and Other Challenges in the Coming
Decades." [Presidential address at Society for Conservation  Biology annual meeting]
Conservation Biology. Vol.  4, No.  3, September 1990.  pp.  233-239.

Tudge, Colin. "Grasping the Green Nettle." [development of  green economics]
New Scientist  Vol. 128, No.  1737, October 6,1990. pp. 60-61.

"UN Sets Up Bigger, Cleaner Database." New Scientist Vol. 127,  No.  1736,
September 29,1990.  p. 30.

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                                MANAGEMENT

Note: The Library has a special collection of management books, journals, audiotapes and
videotapes. For more information contact Mary Siegert at 202-382-5922.

Bhide, Amar; Stevenson, Howard H. "Why Be Honest if Honesty Doesn't Pay." Harvard
Business Review.  Vol.  168, No. 5, September/October 1990. pp.  121-129.

Casey, Thomas F. "Making the Most of a Selection Interview." Personnel. Vol. 67, No. 9,
September 1990. pp. 41-43.

Coombes, Peter. "Putting Quality Into Perspective: Competitive Pressures Foster Change."
Chemicalweek. Vol. 147, No. 2, September 26,1990. pp. 40-42,44.

Crosby, Philip.  Crosby on Quality: How to Run Your Company Successfully Forever.
Chicago,  IL: Films Incorporated, 1990.  Narrated by Philip Crosby, this video outlines his
four absolutes, the definition of quality, system of quality,  performance standards and
measurement of quality.  It "shows you not just how to create quality, but how to keep it in
the forefront forever!" HD28C86 LO Pt.1-2. (videorecording-Part 1:18 min.; Part 2:
32min.)

Fine, Marlene G.; Johnson, Fern L; Ryan, M. Sallyanne.  "Cultural Diversity in the
Workplace."  Public Personnel Management.  Vol. 19, No. 3, Fall 1990. pp. 305-319.

Ganger, Ralph E. "Computer-Based Training Works." Personnel Journal. Vol. 69, No. 9,
September 1990. pp. 85-91.

Halpern, David; Osofsky, Stephen. "A Dissenting View of MBO." [management by
objectives] Public Personnel Management. Vol.  19, No. 3, Fall 1990. pp.  321-329.

Howard, Robert. "Values Make the Company: An Interview with Robert Haas." [chairman
and CEO of Levi Strauss & Co.]  Harvard Business Review. Vol. 68, No. 5, September/
October 1990. pp.  133-144.

Petrock, Frank. "Passing the Torch: How HR Can Help."  [leadership transition] Personnel.
Vol. 67, No.  9, September 1990. pp.  53-55.

Roberts, Karlene H.  "Managing High Reliability Organizations." California Management
Review. Vol. 32, No. 4, Summer 1990. pp.  101-113.

Rose, Frank. "A New Age for Business?"  Fortune. Vol.  22, No. 9, October 8,1990.
pp. 156-158,160,162,164.

Watts, Patti.  "Are Your Employees Burnout-Proof?"  Personnel. Vol. 67, No.  9.
September 1990. pp. 12-14.
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Whipple, Ronald. "Rewards Have Value." [Omni Hotels customer service recognition
program] Personnel Journal. Vol:  69, No. 9, September 1990. pp. 92-93.
                       PESTICIDES & TOXIC SUBSTANCES

 DeJonge, J. O.; Easter, E. Pesticide Spray Penetration and Thermal Comfort of Protective
 Apparel for Pesticide Applicators. (Project Summary).  Cincinnati, OH: Risk Reduction
 Engineering Laboratory, USEPA, August 1990.  (EPA/6007S2-907023)

 Kiesche, Elizabeth S. "Pigments and Dyes: Adapting to New Environments."
 Chemicalweek. Vol. 147, No.  13, Octobers, 1990. pp.  22-24.

 "Lead Paint No. 1 Toxic Waste Threat; Market Will be 'Enormous,' Meeting Told."
 Indoor Pollution News. Vol. 3, No.  17, September 20,1990.  pp. 1,3.

 Managing Asbestos in Place: A Building Owner's Guide to Operations and Maintenance
 Programs for Asbestos-Containing Materials. Washington, DC: Office of Pesticides and
 Toxic Substances, USEPA,  1990. EPAX 9009-0031

 Munch, David J.; Graves, Robert L. (USEPA, Cincinnati, OH); Maxey, Robert A. (USEPA,
 Stennis Space Center, MS); Engel, Tina M. (Battelle, Columbus, OH). "Methods
 Development and Implementation for the National Pesticide Survey." Environmental
 Science & Technology. Vol. 24, No. 10, October 1990. pp. 1446-1551.

 Rosen, Joseph D. "Much Ado About Alar." Issues in Science and Technology. Vol. 7,
 No.  1, Fall 1990. pp. 85-90.
                    POLLUTION PREVENTION & SOLID WASTE

 Note: The Library has materials covering all aspects of pollution prevention and solid
 waste. For more information contact the Library at 202-382-5922.

 Cross, Jr., Frank L. "Siting a Medical Waste Treatment Facility." Pollution Engineering.
 Vol.  22, No.  9, September 1990. pp.  68-73.

 FerrettJ, William M. "States, Municipalities Change Course in Dealing with Wastepaper
 Handling." Pulp & Paper. Vol. 64, No. 9, September 1990. pp. 110-112.

 Loupe, Diane E. "To Rot or Not: Landfill Designers Argue the Benefits of Burying Garbage
Wet vs. Dry." Science News. Vol.  138, No. 14, October 6,1990.  pp. 218-219,223.


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Patrick, Ken L. "Legislation Pushing Paper Industry Despite Limited Recycling Know Hew.
Pulp & Paper. Vol.  64, No. 9, September 1990.  pp. 161-163.

Schoenberger, Robert; Dunkel, Betty W. "Waste Management Philosophy Emphasizes
Recovery/Reuse." Pollution Engineering. Vol. 22, No.  9, September 1990.
pp. 78-80,82,84,86,88.
                                    WATER

Note: The Library has a special collection concerning water resources. For more
information contact Steve Mitchell at 202-475-8670.

Cheremisinoff, Paul N. "Treating Wastewater." Pollution Engineering. Vol. 22, No.  9,
September 1990. pp. 60-65.

Combined Sewer Overflow Pollution Abatement. Alexandria, VA: Water Pollution Control
Federation, 1989.  TD428.847C66 1989

Hammer, Donald A., editor. Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment: Municipal,
Industrial, and Agricultural. Chelsea, Ml: Lewis Publishers, 1989.  TD756.5.C661989

Harris, Paul. "EPA Levies Stiff Wastewater Fines." Environment Today.  Vol.  1, No. 6,
September 1990. pp. 3,30.

Oudijk, Gil; Mujica, Karen. Handbook for the Identification, Location and Investigation of
Pollution Sources Affecting Ground Water: A Basic Guide for Government Personnel,
Industrial Officials and Ground-Water Consultants.  Dublin, OH: National  Water Well
Association, 1989. TD426.O92

Robinson, Kevin G., et al  "Bioremediation Removes Gasoline Residues." Pollution
Engineering. Vol.  22, No. 8, August 1990. pp. 76-79.

Stopka,  Karel. "Meeting Federal Drinking Water Standards with Ozone.
Pollution Engineering. Vol. 22, No. 9, September 1990.  p. 101.

Suter, II, Glenn W.; Lewis, Michael A., editors. Aquatic Toxicology and Environmental
Fate.  Philadelphia, PA: American Society for Testing and Materials, 1989.
QH545.W3A676 1989
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                                   GENERAL

Charles, Dan. "Pentagon Switches Funds to Environmental Research."  New Scientist.
Vol. 127, No. 1735, September 22, 1990. p. 23.

Dayton, Leigh. "New Life for Old Forest." [Canadian scientists' far-reaching consequences
for the forestry of the future] New Scientist. Vol.  128, No. 1738, October 13,1990.
pp. 25-29.

Ehler, L.E. "Revitalizing Biological Control." [defeat of insect pests by their natural enemies
needs better coordination and support] Issues in Science and Technology. Vol. 7, No.  1,
Fall 1990. pp. 91-96.

Kimbrough, Renate D. [advisor for Medical Toxicology and Risk Evaluation in the Office of
the EPA administrator] "Environmental Protection: Theory and Practice." Environmental
Science & Technology. Vol. 24, No.  10, October 1990. pp. 1442-1445.

Stemberg, Ken. "Environmental Audits Pay Off." Chemical Week. Vol.  147, No. 12,
September 26,1990.  p. 25.
                     QUESTION OF THE MONTH

  The following letter is a response to the BROKER September "Question of the Month,"
edited and reprinted with the permission of the author. We thank Mr. Garlow for taking the
time to share his thoughts and we hope that more readers will do so in the future. For
another point of view on this interesting and important topic, see "How Clean is the Plug-in
CarT  The Economist. Vol.  316, No. 7676, October 13,1990.  pp. 76,81.

                                          September 18,1990

[Letter to the Editor]:

       ...[The] September 1990... "Question of the Month" column... [included information
on] solar electric vehicles...[that may have] cast [them] in an unfavorable light.... [It was
noted] that solar and electric cars do not pollute the environment during use.... Solar cars
eliminate all the problems gasoline (or alcohol,  methanol, natural gas) cars have with smog,
carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide (global warming) pollution. Solar reduces the
problems of oil spills from tankers and drilling. Then there is the food and land impact
problems with corn or wood conversion to fuels which solar avoids.... [To] toot...solar's
horn alot more, [following is more information:]
      • Electric car... batteries are no larger than the drive train (larger engine, gas tank,
        exhaust system, etc.) of carbon-fueled cars.
      • ...All cars need to be refueled, but gas cars require breathing carcinogenic

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        benzene fumes when they "recharge." Admittedly, the charging of electric cars
        takes longer, but this can be done at night, or if solar cells are involved, while the
        car sits in the sun in the parking lot all day!
      • Electricity needed to recharge the batteries is generally produced by
        coal-fueled plants that create pollution.  Response: The New York Times pointed
        out that, based on the mix of coal, oil, hydro, and nuclear plants currently in use,
        electric vehicles recharged by such plants emitted, per mile, less than 1/25th the
        NOx, CO and hydrocarbons emitted by alcohol-methanol cars. And methanol cars
        are considerable cleaner than standard gasoline cars, except as to CO2,
        producing more of this global warming pollution. Why this cleanliness? Because
        the internal combustion engine wastes 70% of its energy in friction and heat.
        Electric motors, by contrast, convert stored to kinetic energy with very little waste.
      • Cars have a limited range of approximately 100 miles[; however, this]... takes care
        of 90% of transportation needs, since most people commute less than 20 miles to
        work one way.
      • The power of a (solar-charged) battery  [often thought to be] very limited....
        [However,] General Motors has built a prototype and will shortly be manufacturing
        for general purchase their Impact electric car, which  can acclerate from 0 to 60
        miles per hour in 8  seconds, faster than the Mazda  Miata or Nissan 300 ZX.
        Hardly a weak sister! The Impact's batteries could be recharged by solar cells,
        available for decades in this country, or from a wall socket. It makes no difference.
      • [There is concern that these cars are] limited to low speeds. Response:
        While it is true that one solar car averaged 41.5 miles per hour, they were pacing
        themselves like a long distance runner.  The Impact  has plenty of muscle for
        acceleration to  speeds well in excess of anything safe or legal on our highways.
        Another electric race car was clocked at over 200  mph in the Salt Flats. Most
        commuter cars wish they could average 41.5 miles per hour.  Too often, they are
        stuck at a traffic light or traffic jam averaging less than 30 miles per hour overall.
        Keep your eyes on this November's World Solar Challenge races in Australia to
        see the previous record left in the dust.

      Solar and electric cars avoid much of the maintenance that comes with gas or
alcohol engines (no more oil changes, points, plugs, burned valves, smoking piston rings,
boiling radiators) since they have fewer moving parts that do  not have to withstand the
strain of repeated internal explosions. While solar and electric cars are not convenient for
long-distance trips yet, they satisfy most of our transportation needs while making much
more of an impact on pollution than alcohol cars.

      They are not anemic golf carts. The only smoke emitted from the backside of these
cars comes from their tires as they rift down the highway! Let's get charged up about solar
and electric cars!
                                    Sincerely,
                                    Charles Gariow
                                    USEPA, Office of Enforcement
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                              WHA T'S HAPPENING

Following is a selection of conferences on environmental topics. The Headquarters Library
maintains a collection of conference notices. For more information on these conferences
contact the Library at 389-5922.

Environmental Auditing From A to Z. Philadelphia, PA, November 27-28; Orlando, FL,
December 3-4,1990. Presented by Executive Enterprises, Inc. A "How to" workshop for
environmental professionals.  For more information contact: Executive Enterprise, Inc.,
22 West 21 st Street, New York, NY 10010-6904 or call (800) 831 -8333 or (212) 645-7880
or FAX (212) 645-8689.

Bioremediation Engineering.  San Diego, CA,  December 5-7,1990; Columbia, MD,
January 23-25,1991. Presented by General Physics Corporation Environmental Services.
The two and a half-day course covers principles, applications and case studies. For more
information contact: General Physics Corporation, Environmental Services, 6700 Alexander
Bell Drive, Columbia, MD 21046-2100 or call (301) 290-2300 or FAX (301) 290-2600.

Municipal Waste Combustion. Tampa, FL, April 16-19,1991.  Sponsored by USEPA Air
and Energy Engineering Research Laboratory, USEPA Risk Reduction Engineering
Laboratory and Air & Waste Management Association. Participating organizations are the
American Society of Mechanical Engineers and Environment Canada. Conference
provides a forum for the exchange of recent information on all facets of municipal solid
waste.  For more information contact: Debbie Reichert, Air & Waste Management
Association, P.O .Box 2861, Pittsburgh, PA 15230.
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            Public Information Center (PIC) phone number is 475-7751
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