MVCAC August 2010

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EPA Region 3 activities.........
by Duane330＠aol.com 24 Aug '10

24 Aug '10

EPA ANNOUNCES PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED COAL ASH REGULATIONS (TWO IN REGION 3) EPA is hosting seven public hearings - one in Virginia and one in Pennsylvania - on a proposal to regulate the safe disposal of coal ash waste and its residues of mercury, arsenic, lead and other toxic metals from coal-fired power plants. EPA has proposed two approaches to manage safe disposal: one approach phases out surface impoundments and moves all coal ash to landfills; the other allows coal ash disposal in surface impoundments, but with stricter safety criteria. The agency will consider the public comments in its final decision. Meetings in Region 3 will take place on Aug. 30 at the Hyatt Regency, Arlington, Va. and Sept. 21 at the Omni Hotel, Pittsburgh, Pa. For information on the hearings and the proposed regulation, go to _http://www.epa.gov/coalashrule_ (http://www.epa.gov/coalashrule) To pre-register to speak, please call (703) 308-8429 or sign up online at _http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/nonhaz/industrial/special/fossil/ccr-rule/ccr-… (http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/nonhaz/industrial/special/fossil/ccr-rule/ccr-f… m) See charts comparing the two approaches at _http://www.epa.gov/coalashrule/ccr-table.htm_ (http://www.epa.gov/coalashrule/ccr-table.htm) CEMENT MAKERS ORDERED TO LIMIT AIR POLLUTION, INCLUDING A FIRST FOR MERCURY EMISSIONS EPA is setting limits on toxic air emissions from cement plants to meet more stringent Clean Air Act standards by 2013. Cement plants will be required to upgrade their pollution control equipment, increase their reporting requirements, and reduce their yearly emissions of mercury, hydrocarbons, particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, acid gases and nitrous oxide. EPA estimates these reductions will cut more than 16,000 pounds of mercury annually from the nation's cement kilns and prevent illnesses and up to 2,500 premature deaths per year. For information on cement plant pollution, go to _http://www.epa.gov/oecaerth/civil/caa/cement/index.html_ (http://www.epa.gov/oecaerth/civil/caa/cement/index.html) For information on mercury pollution's health effects go to _http://www.epa.gov/mercury/effects.htm_ (http://www.epa.gov/mercury/effects.htm) PROPOSED RULE WILL IMPROVE CHEMICAL REPORTING OF TOXIC CHEMICALS, PROVIDE GREATER PUBLIC ACCESS, PROTECTION EPA is proposing to improve the chemical reporting that manufacturers must make public under the Toxic Substances Control Act's chemical inventory reporting rule so that the agency can use the information to better identify, disclose and prevent the serious potential risks commercial chemicals may pose to human health and the environment. This proposal will undergo public comment in time for the next reporting period, scheduled for June 1 - Sept. 30, 2011. To submit comments, see docket EPA–HQ–OPPT–2009-0187 at _http://www.regulations.gov_ (http://www.regulations.gov/) . For information about the proposed rule, go to _http://www.epa.gov/iur_ (http://www.epa.gov/iur) COMMENTS NEEDED ON EPA'S DRAFT STRATEGY FOR CLEAN WATER EPA is inviting the public to provide comments on the approaches outlined in the new draft strategy "Coming Together for Clean Water: EPA's Strategy for Achieving Clean Water." The public's input is needed to protect and restore America's lakes, streams and coastal waters in light of national trends in water quality and recent environmental disasters. Public comments on the draft strategy should be submitted by Sept. 17. EPA will review all comments and post a final strategy later in the year. For more information and to comment, go to _http://blog.epa.gov/waterforum/_ (http://blog.epa.gov/waterforum/)

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<Longview> Interconnection Service Agreement
by duane330＠aol.com 22 Aug '10

22 Aug '10

Longview Power LLC has now submitted their "Interconnection Service Agreement" to the WV Public Service Commission, as shown below and available at the PSC web site under Case No. 03-1860-E-CS-CN. Source:: http://www.psc.state.wv.us/scripts/WebDocket/ViewDocument.cfm?CaseActivityI…'WebDocket' ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 101 South Queen Street Martinsburg, West Virginia 25401 7000 Hampton Center Morgantown, West Virginia 26505 5th Floor, United Square 501 Avery Street Parkersburg, West Virginia 26101 (304) 263-0836 (304) 285-2500 (304) 485-8500 Leonard Knee Telephone - (304) 347-1 726 - (304) 347-1 726 Facsimile - (304) 347-2196 - (304) 347-2196 (540) 723-8877 2400 Cranberry Square Morgantown, West Virginia 26508-9209 (304) 594-1000 (540) 723-8877 2400 Cranberry Square Morgantown, West Virginia 26508-9209 (304) 594-1000 August 19, 20 1 0 E-Mail Address: Iknee(a)bowlesrice.com E-Mail Address: Iknee(a)bowlesrice.com Sandra Squire, Executive Secretary Public Service Commission of West Virginia 201 Brooks Street Charleston, West Virginia 25323 HAND DELIVERY Re: Case No. 03-1 860-E-CS-CN LONGVIEW POWER, LLC Dear Ms. Squire: No. 03-1 860-E-CS-CN LONGVIEW POWER, LLC Dear Ms. Squire: Ms. Squire: This letter is submitted on behalf of Longview Power, LLC (“Longview”). Attached are copies of the Interconnection Service Agreement By and Among PJM Interconnection, L. L. C. and Longview Power, LLC and West Penn Power Company dba Allegheny Power; the PJM Generator Interconnection Request System Impact Study Report and a Notice of Self-CertiJication of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status. This letter is submitted on behalf of Longview Power, LLC (“Longview”). Attached are copies of the Interconnection Service Agreement By and Among PJM Interconnection, L. L. C. and Longview Power, LLC and West Penn Power Company dba Allegheny Power; the PJM Generator Interconnection Request System Impact Study Report and a Notice of Self-CertiJication of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status. are copies of the Interconnection Service Agreement By and Among PJM Interconnection, L. L. C. and Longview Power, LLC and West Penn Power Company dba Allegheny Power; the PJM Generator Interconnection Request System Impact Study Report and a Notice of Self-CertiJication of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status. and Longview Power, LLC and West Penn Power Company dba Allegheny Power; the PJM Generator Interconnection Request System Impact Study Report and a Notice of Self-CertiJication of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status. the PJM Generator Interconnection Request System Impact Study Report and a Notice of Self-CertiJication of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status. and a Notice of Self-CertiJication of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status. The Order of the Public Service Commission of West Virginia (“Commission”) dated August 27,2004, in the above-referenced proceeding, ordered in part: The general operational conditions are as follows: III, a Longview must file copies of the final Interconnection Agreements between Longview and PJMprior to commencing operation; of the final Interconnection Agreements between Longview and PJMprior to commencing operation; The attached Interconnection Service Agreement By and Among PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. and Longview Power, LLC and West Penn Power Company dba Allegheny Power satisfies condition 1II.a of the August 27, 2004 Order. Interconnection Service Agreement By and Among PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. and Longview Power, LLC and West Penn Power Company dba Allegheny Power satisfies condition 1II.a of the August 27, 2004 Order. satisfies condition 1II.a of the August 27, 2004 Order. The Order of the Commission dated February 16, 2007, in the above-referenced proceeding, ordered in part: The Order of the Commission dated February 16, 2007, in the above-referenced proceeding, ordered in part: 10. The Commission’s finding that the proposed changes are not a material modification is contingent upon the receipt of the revised System Impact Study from PJM with no uncorrectable adverse system impacts identified. The Commission’s finding that the proposed changes are not a material modification is contingent upon the receipt of the revised System Impact Study from PJM with no uncorrectable adverse system impacts identified. of the revised System Impact Study from PJM with no uncorrectable adverse system impacts identified. The attached PJM Generator Interconnection Request System Impact Study Report, PJM Generator Interconnection Request System Impact Study Report, of September 2008 satisfies this requirement of the February 16, 2007 Order. Sandra Squire, Executive Secretary August 19,2010 ========================================================================== Condition 1II.c. of the Commission’s August 27,2004 Order also ordered in part: of the Commission’s August 27,2004 Order also ordered in part: III.c. Longview must file evidence of its EWG status to the FERC prior to of its EWG status to the FERC prior to commencing operation. operation. Longview submitted its notice of filing for‘ exempt wholesale generator status with the Federal Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) on June 7, 2010. Pursuant to 18 C.F.R. 366.7 if FERC takes no action within 60 days from the date of filing of the notice of self-certification, the self-certification shall be deemed to have been granted. The attached Notice of Filing, of June 7, 2010 satisfies this requirement of the August 27, 2004 Order. In Case No. 08-1521-E-C Barbara Born, et al. vs. Longview Power, LLC, Mr. Duane Nichols stated that Mr. Gaujot has withdrawn as counsel for the Born Intervenors. He requested that he (Mr. Nichols) be the contact person, Accordingly, a copy of this letter and its attachments have been served upon Duane Nichols as well as upon counsel of record. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Very truly yours, Leonard Knee Enclosures cc: Leslie Anderson, Esquire Vincent Trivelli, Esquire Edward G. Kennedy, Esquire Mr. Duane Nichols 366.7 if FERC takes no action within 60 days from the date of filing of the notice of self-certification, the self-certification shall be deemed to have been granted. The attached Notice of Filing, of June 7, 2010 satisfies this requirement of the August 27, 2004 Order. In Case No. 08-1521-E-C Barbara Born, et al. vs. Longview Power, LLC, Mr. Duane Nichols stated that Mr. Gaujot has withdrawn as counsel for the Born Intervenors. He requested that he (Mr. Nichols) be the contact person, Accordingly, a copy of this letter and its attachments have been served upon Duane Nichols as well as upon counsel of record. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Very truly yours, Leonard Knee Enclosures cc: Leslie Anderson, Esquire Vincent Trivelli, Esquire Edward G. Kennedy, Esquire Mr. Duane Nichols 60 days from the date of filing of the notice of self-certification, the self-certification shall be deemed to have been granted. The attached Notice of Filing, of June 7, 2010 satisfies this requirement of the August 27, 2004 Order. In Case No. 08-1521-E-C Barbara Born, et al. vs. Longview Power, LLC, Mr. Duane Nichols stated that Mr. Gaujot has withdrawn as counsel for the Born Intervenors. He requested that he (Mr. Nichols) be the contact person, Accordingly, a copy of this letter and its attachments have been served upon Duane Nichols as well as upon counsel of record. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Very truly yours, Leonard Knee Enclosures cc: Leslie Anderson, Esquire Vincent Trivelli, Esquire Edward G. Kennedy, Esquire Mr. Duane Nichols Notice of Filing, of June 7, 2010 satisfies this requirement of the August 27, 2004 Order. In Case No. 08-1521-E-C Barbara Born, et al. vs. Longview Power, LLC, Mr. Duane Nichols stated that Mr. Gaujot has withdrawn as counsel for the Born Intervenors. He requested that he (Mr. Nichols) be the contact person, Accordingly, a copy of this letter and its attachments have been served upon Duane Nichols as well as upon counsel of record. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Very truly yours, Leonard Knee Enclosures cc: Leslie Anderson, Esquire Vincent Trivelli, Esquire Edward G. Kennedy, Esquire Mr. Duane Nichols No. 08-1521-E-C Barbara Born, et al. vs. Longview Power, LLC, Mr. Duane Nichols stated that Mr. Gaujot has withdrawn as counsel for the Born Intervenors. He requested that he (Mr. Nichols) be the contact person, Accordingly, a copy of this letter and its attachments have been served upon Duane Nichols as well as upon counsel of record. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Very truly yours, Leonard Knee Enclosures cc: Leslie Anderson, Esquire Vincent Trivelli, Esquire Edward G. Kennedy, Esquire Mr. Duane Nichols Born Intervenors. He requested that he (Mr. Nichols) be the contact person, Accordingly, a copy of this letter and its attachments have been served upon Duane Nichols as well as upon counsel of record. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Very truly yours, Leonard Knee Enclosures cc: Leslie Anderson, Esquire Vincent Trivelli, Esquire Edward G. Kennedy, Esquire Mr. Duane Nichols of this letter and its attachments have been served upon Duane Nichols as well as upon counsel of record. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Very truly yours, Leonard Knee Enclosures cc: Leslie Anderson, Esquire Vincent Trivelli, Esquire Edward G. Kennedy, Esquire Mr. Duane Nichols of record. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Very truly yours, Leonard Knee Enclosures cc: Leslie Anderson, Esquire Vincent Trivelli, Esquire Edward G. Kennedy, Esquire Mr. Duane Nichols

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coal combustion waste hearing (Pittsburgh: Sept 21)
by duane330＠aol.com 21 Aug '10

21 Aug '10

Make Your Voice Heard - Tell the EPA You Want Strong Regulations for Coal Combustion Waste Coal contains toxic heavy metals such as selenium, chromium, mercury, and lead. These heavy metals are concentrated in coal ash--ash that is often dumped in landfills or unlined ponds where it threatens water supplies. The EPA's new, more accurate testing procedure estimates that many of these metals will leach from the waste, at levels that far exceed thresholds for hazardous waste. The EPA is asking for your comments on proposed new regulations concerning coal ash. Come with many others in this region to speak out in support of requiring strong federal laws regulating its disposal or further use. Register to speak at the EPA hearing on September 21 at the Omni Hotel in Pittsburgh by clicking here

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<coal tattoo blog> ..climate update ..
by Duane330＠aol.com 16 Aug '10

16 Aug '10

To: Members and friends of the Mon Valley Clean Air Coalition... Have you see the Coal Tattoo blog of Ken Ward (Charleston Gazette newspaper)? The web-site below is incredibly concise and informative, on the global climate change situation. The evidence is on hand and the time to be concerned in now, if you weren't already! Duane THE COAL TATTOO BLOG.................... _http://blogs.wvgazette.com/coaltattoo/2010/08/13/climate-change-update-embr acing-science/_ (http://blogs.wvgazette.com/coaltattoo/2010/08/13/climate-change-update-embr…)

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We are in EPA's Region 3
by Duane330＠aol.com 15 Aug '10

15 Aug '10

SEVERAL REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS MAKE THE TOP 20 GREEN POWER PURCHASERS LIST On Aug. 2, EPA announced the green power organizations that made the Top 20 list of green power purchasers. Washington, D.C. clinched the No. 3 spot on EPA's Top 20 Local Government Green Power partnership purchasers list by switching from traditional sources of electricity generation to greener, cleaner renewable energy alternatives and purchasing enough green power annually to meet 50 percent of its electricity use. Local governments in region 3 that made the Top 20 list are: No. 3. _District of Columbia _ (http://www.epa.gov/greenpower/partners/partners/districtofcolumbia.htm) , No. 5. _Montgomery County Clean Energy Buyers Group _ (http://www.epa.gov/greenpower/partners/partners/montgomerycountycleanenergy…) , Rockville, Md., No. 8. _Washington (DC) Suburban Sanitary Commission _ (http://www.epa.gov/greenpower/partners/partners/washingtonsuburbansanitaryc…) , No. 15. _Montgomery County, PA _ (http://www.epa.gov/greenpower/partners/partners/montgomerycountypa.htm) , and No. 17. _City of Philadelphia, PA _ (http://www.epa.gov/greenpower/partners/partners/cityofphiladelphiapa.htm) . A growing number of colleges and universities in Region 3 are joining the Green Power Partnership and reducing their environmental footprint by supporting green power and increasing their purchases of renewable energy alternatives. Five colleges/universities in Region 3 made the Top 20 Colleges and Universities green power purchasers list. The Top 20 winners include: No. 1. _University of Pennsylvania _ (http://www.epa.gov/greenpower/partners/partners/universityofpennsylvania.htm) , No. 2. _Carnegie Mellon University _ (http://www.epa.gov/greenpower/partners/partners/carnegiemellonuniversity.htm) , No. 3. _Pennsylvania State University _ (http://www.epa.gov/greenpower/partners/partners/pennsylvaniastateuniversity…) , No. 6. _American University _ (http://www.epa.gov/greenpower/partners/partners/americanuniversity.htm) , and No. 20. _Dickinson College _ (http://www.epa.gov/greenpower/partners/partners/dickinsoncollege.htm) , Carlisle, PA. Five K-12 schools in Region 3 made the Top 20 K-12 Green Power Partnership list of schools purchasing green energy. The combined green power purchasers among all K-12 school partners nationwide amounts to nearly 219 million kilowatt-hours of green power annually, or the equivalent amount of electricity needed to power more than 19,000 average American homes each year. The five Top 20 winners in Region 3 include: No. 4. The _Bullis School _ (http://www.epa.gov/greenpower/partners/partners/bullisschool.htm) , D.C., No.11. _Sidwell Friends School_ (http://www.epa.gov/greenpower/partners/partners/sidwellfriendsschool.htm) , D.C., No. 12. _Norwood School _ (http://www.epa.gov/greenpower/partners/partners/norwoodschool.htm) , MD, No. 15. _Maret School _ (http://www.epa.gov/greenpower/partners/partners/maretschool.htm) , D.C., and No. 20. _Sheridan School _ (http://www.epa.gov/greenpower/partners/partners/sheridanschool.htm) , D.C. For more information on EPA’s Green Power Partnership, go to _http://www.epa.gov/greenpower/_ (http://www.epa.gov/greenpower/)

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US-DOE 2010 CO2 Capture Technology R & D Meeting, Sept 13-17, Pittsburgh
by Duane330＠aol.com 10 Aug '10

10 Aug '10

The Sheraton Station Square Hotel is currently holding a block of rooms for this meeting until Friday, August 20, 2010 at the government rate of $119.00 plus tax. For reservations, contact the hotel directly at (412)261-2000. You must reference the U.S. Department of Energy to receive the group rate listed above. For further information regarding the agenda, hotel, transportation/directions and registration visit our website at: http://www.netl.doe.gov/events/10conferences/co2capture/ Dear Colleague: You are cordially invited to attend the U.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory's 2010 CO2 Capture Technology R&D Meeting on September 13-17, 2010 at the Sheraton Station Square Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The 2010 CO2 Capture Technology R&D Meeting will provide a public forum to present carbon dioxide (CO2) capture technology development status and a ccomplishments made under NETL's Existing Plants, Emissions and Capture Technology and Carbon Sequestration Programs. This year's meeting will cover post-combustion, oxy-combustion, and pre-combustion carbon capture technologies including post-combustion solvent, sorbent and membrane technologies along with chemical looping. CO2 compression technologies will also be included. The meeting will have open registration so that in addition to researchers, participants may include employees of other government agencies, electric utilities, research organizations, and state regulatory agencies. For further information regarding the program content please contact Andrew O'Palko at: U.S. Department of Energy National Energy Technology Laboratory P.O. Box 880 Morgantown, West Virginia 26507-0880 Phone: (304) 285-4715 E-mail: Andrew.opalko(a)netl.doe.gov For questions regarding conference logistics, please contact Karen Lockhart at: NETL Event Management P.O. Box 10940 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15236 Telephone: (412) 386-4763 Fax: (412) 386-6486 E-mail: karen.lockhart(a)pr.netl.doe.gov

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air quality concerns
by Dee/Deb 08 Aug '10

08 Aug '10

http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/as-water-worries-mount-researcher-says-mar… Deborah Fulton

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Group Against Smog & Pollution
by Duane330＠aol.com 04 Aug '10

04 Aug '10

The U.S. EPA will hold a public hearing on the proposed _Clean Air Transport Rule _ (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103595446016&s=244&e=001NNjHSwpzBqptTTbgq_H23… 78M8ACRqPIooWsEEoIgXjScdX6Yznrw50CChkQTDRyJz1d63DgutaZg_7kSI5yw==) in Philadelphia on Thursday, August 26, 2010. This is our single best opportunity this year to get fossil-fuel burning power plants to clean up. August 26 Radisson Plaza - Warwick Hotel Philadelphia 1701 Locust St Philadelphia, PA 9am -- 8pm This is a critical regulation for protecting public health, but it needs to be stronger. As a reminder, this rule requires the cleanup of emissions from coal-fired power plants, emissions that are transported across state boundaries. The rule focuses on nitrogen oxides (NOx) and sulfur dioxide (SO2), with impacts on ozone and fine particle pollution, and even has the potential to be helpful in fighting mercury pollution in concert with another rule expected out in February. GASP will be organizing a road trip to Philadelphia to testify at the hearing and prior to that we'll send out talking points to assist interested individuals in formulating their comments. Even with the Clean Air Transport Rule in place, Allegheny County is projected by EPA to be the only county to continue to violate both the old 1997 PM2.5 standard and the 2006 PM2.5 standard. Allegheny County has the most to gain by calling for a STRONG Clean Air Transport Rule. Let us know at _gasp(a)gasp-pgh.org_ (mailto:gasp@gasp-pgh.org) if you are interested in traveling with GASP and speaking at the hearing.

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