UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460 OFFICIAL BUSINESS PENALTY FOR PRIVATE USE $300 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER A Environmental News Casey (202)755-0344 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EPA LISTS OCTOBER 1976 NEWS RELEASES Following is a list of the news releases issued by the Environmental Protection Agency during the month of October, 1976. The releases are listed chronologically, by exact title. A capsule description of the information contained in each release is given, along with the last name of the individual who may be contacted for further information. To obtain copies please call (202)755-0344 or write to the EPA News Services Division, A-107, 401 M Street, S.w., Washington, D.C. 20460. October 1 - EPA RELEASES HA7ARDOUS WASTE DAMAGE REPORT The Environmental Protection Agency issued a report describing the results of their analysis of three incidents of improper land disposal of hazardous wastes. (Sibbison) October 5 EPA PROPOSES LOWER NOISE LEVELS FOR NEW JET AND LARGE propeller atrptanes The Environmental Protection Agency proposed lower noise levels for new jet and large propeller airplanes. (Sibbison) October 6 - EPA'S QUARLES CALLS FOR INCREASES EFFORT AGAINST WATER POLLUTION Deputy Administrator, John Quarles addressing the Annual Conference of the Water Pollution Control Federation Return this shatt If you do NOT with to rtccive this material ~, or If changt of address is naadad ~ (Indicate changa, including ilp coda). EPA FORM 1910-1 (REV. *.72) R-315 ------- -2- says "the biggest battle against water pollution is just beginning" and solving the problems will "require imagination, resources, and most of all, commitment" from Congress, government and the public. (Acly) October 6 - WATER POLLUTION FROM LOGGING. OTHER FOREST DISRUPTIONS TO BE CURBED. TRAIN SAYS Administrator Train speaking to the Society of American Foresters in New Orleans noted that a recent series of public workshops sponsored by EPA, the U.S. Forest Service and the American Forestry Association "helped substantially" in advising EPA on solutions to forestry related water pollution problems. (O'Neill) October 6 - EPA RADIATION REPORT EPA says measurements on the fallout from the China nuclear test on September 26 are so low that protective actions are not warranted. (Sibbison) October 7 - GUIDELINES SET TO REQUIRE ENERGY-MATER TALS PFrnvPPV BY FEDERAL AGENCIES Under authority of the Solid Waste Disposal Act EPA promulgated guidelines requiring the establishment of resource recovery facilities by Federal agencies. (Sibbison) October 8 - EPA-OFFICE OF EDUCATION TO FOCUS ON ENVIRONMENTAL JOBS The two government agencies signed a memorandum of agreement to stimulate mutual programs to train persons in environmental occupations. (Casey) October 8 - EPA TO ASSURE FINANCING OF NEW YORK CITY SEWAGE TREATMENT PROJECTS The Federal Water Pollution Control Act provides the use of reimbursable funds which will enable the city to move ahead on construction on projects that total $1.2 billion. (Nil^s) October 8 - EPA RADIATION REPORT EPA announced that a second portion of the cloud resulting from the China nuclear bomb test poses no serious problems. (Fitzwater) October 9 - EPA RADIATION REPORT Monitoring at both the State and Federal levels continues. (Sibbison) October 13 - EPA WARNS CONSUMERS ON INEFFECTIVE ELECTRONIC MOSQUITO REPELLERS EPA tells tae consumer that the battery powered repellers, selling for about $20. do not work. (O'Neill) October 14 - EPA DEDICATES FEDERAL NOISE ENFORCEMENT T.&pnoXTOBV The new testing facility located in Sandusky, Ohio will help assure the effective enforcement of noise control laws, (Ryan) October 14 - EPA AMENDS FUNDING raPMTTTfA irnp MBtBrni GRANTS. EPA establishes final regulations amending the allocation formula governing grants to designated State and local areawide water quality management agencies. (Miles) R-315 ------- -3- October 20 - EPA COMPLETES PESTICIDE SURVEY OF DRINKING WATER SUPPLIES The report of the national survey of pesticides in drinking water is available through the National Technical information Service, Springfield, Virginia 22151. (Acly) October 20 - EPA WILL ENFORCE 1978 EMISSION STANDARDS SAYS TRAIN. EPA Administrator, Russell E. Train says his agency will not certify 1978 automobiles unless they meet the standards required by the Clean Air Act for the 1978 model year. (Rice) October 21 - HARRIET MARPLE NAMED EPA JUDICIAL OFFICER Russell Train appointed Harriet B. Marple to serve as his adviser in judicial decisions arising out of EPA's regulatory programs. (Casey) October 21 - EPA INVOKES LIST TO WITHHOLD FEDERAL FUNDS FROM DEL MONTE de Puerto RICQ. Del Monte, charged with violating water pollution standards is listed as a Violating Facility which prohibits the corporation from Federal contracts, grants or loans. (Casey) October 21 - EPA TO PROMOTE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION POLLUTION CONTROL LOANS. EPA Administrator says his agency is fully committed to-/working with SBA to make it easier to obtain loans. (Haughton) October 21 - EPA ORDERS RECALL OF 330,000 PONTIACS TO CORRECT EMISSIONS DEFECT General Motors Corporation is ordered to recall the 1974 Pontiacs in order to correct a defect in the emission control system. (Rice) October 22 - EPA SEEKING GREATER PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT IN WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS A concerted effort is being made to bring about greater public involvement in planning and carrying out water quality management programs, (Niles) October 28 - STATEMENT BY RUSSELL E. TRAIN, EPA AMDINISTRATOR ON THE STATUS PROGRAMS IN THE ABSENCE OF CLEAN AIR ACT AMENDMENTS -- The Administrator savs that though Congress adjourned without completing actions to amend the Clean Air Act, it does not constitute a major change in the basic structure of the Act. (Rice) October 29 - PRICE SURVEY OF BEVERAGES IN REFILIABLE AND NON- REFILLABLE CONTAINERS. The survey reveals that soft drinks and beer in refillable bottles are cheaper than in throwaway bottles and cans. (Sibbison) R-315 jiiUL ------- |