제 목 : Las vegas Carbon Monoxide Reaches "Serious" level
일 자 : 1997년 10월
제공처 : Safety + health(EPA Update)
Las vegas Carbon Monoxide Reaches "Serious" level
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The EPA is moving to reclassify the carbon monoxide levels in the Las
Vegas Valley region from "moderate" to "serious." This action will
require the area to implement additional pollution-reduction strategies to
meet federal health standards by Dec. 31, 2000.
Carbon monoxide emissions, which are primarily given off by vehicles,
are subject to two federal health standards. The Las Vegas Valley met the
first standard in 1995 when it was classified as a moderate area.
However, it missed an EPA reporting deadline in 1996, there by failing
to meet the second standard.
The Clean Air Act requires EPA to reclassify all moderate areas
serious if they miss a deadline.
Regions with serious carbon monoxide problems are required to develop
pollution-reduction plans that include growth forecasts for the number
of miles driven and transportation strategies aimed at offsetting rising
pollution levels related to increased driving rates.
Most industries and businesses will not be affected by the reclassification,
according to Michael Sword, assistant director of the Air Pollution Control
division in clark County, Nevada.
"The main Problem is improper maintenance of the everyday car," he says.
"But we will encourage businesses to maintain and tune their trucks and
off-road vehicles, and encourage employees to ride-share in key areas
where carbon monoxide levels are high."
For more information, contact Randy Wittorp in the EPA's Region 9,
(415)744-1589.
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