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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
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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)
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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)
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