County closes brush site while seeking solution to dust emissions Nov 19, 2009
County Engineer Terry Anderson told the court Monday that he'd had no response from several companies he contacted about dust suppression equipment and consultation services ... The agenda item called for consideration of "hiring a consulting engineer to determine the most cost effective means of providing dust suppression" to comply with the TCEQ notification. (Boerne Star, TX)
Land Disposal of Coal Combustion Byproducts - Management as an Engineering Material (Part II) Sep 30, 2009
e., compaction, addition of dust suppression water) of CCB could increase density and reduce permeability to decrease leachate rate through the buried CCB. Achieving liner-like permeabilities, by capitalizing upon CCB's inherent characteristics and applying Proper Placement Control, achieves cost savings of 65% over traditional disposal methods e.g. synthetic liners (1). USA Regulatory officials should consider incorporating these principles into residue management recommendations. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Emissions concerns cloud asphalt plan Jul 16, 2009
It s very important for people to understand that we have a dust suppression plan and equipment that are going to limit fugitive emissions greatly. The project is slated for more discussion at the Monday, July 20, Planning Board meeting, at 7:50 p.m. in the Millennium School, 23 Depot St.. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
Coal-bed methane foes relying on scare tactics (59) May 1, 2009
Water rights and associated water law and DNRC involvement do not occur until the discharged water is used for a beneficial purpose such as stock water, irrigation, domestic use, dust suppression, equipment washing etc. As long as the developers continue to only discharge the water into the rivers, creeks or ponds through their MBOG/DEQ water quality discharge permit, and as long as they don t allow it to be used beneficially, they are not subject to water use laws and no water right is... (Helena Independent Record)
City to impose water rationing Apr 14, 2009
The so-called Stage 2 plan, will impose immediate prohibitions on initial filling or refilling of swimming pools; use of water for ornamental fountains; non-commercial car washing of privately-owned vehicles except with use of a bucket and hose with automatic shut-off nozzle; use of potable water for dust suppression at construction sites; residential and commercial irrigation on days other than Tuesday and Thursday and weekends between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. Residents living within the Valley of the... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Concerns over ash pond pollution grows Feb 27, 2009
At the Tennessee Valley Authority's Kingston plant, where the Dec. 22 slide occurred, the nation's largest public power provider has bought out more than 20 neighboring property owners and has spent $31 million on monitoring, dust suppression and initial cleanup, said spokesman Gil Francis. The final tab could reach $825 million, he said. (USA Today)
