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Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Air Quality Monitors on the Move, but …

WebThe Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) Tuesday announced its intention to relocate the Air Quality Program’s primary air pollution monitoring facilities …

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Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Announces Special Air Quality

WebThe Allegheny County Health Department this week announced a special meeting of its Air Quality Advisory Committee for 5 p.m. Aug. 29. The meeting will be …

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Who Pays for Clean Air in Allegheny County

WebIn response to a projected budget shortfall in 2023, the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has proposed changes to the way it funds its Air Quality …

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UPDATE: PA’s 1-Hr H2S Standard Exceeded in Mon Valley for 1st

WebEditor's Note Update #2: The Allegheny County Health Department issued a follow-up public alert regarding hydrogen sulfide levels at the Liberty monitor. The …

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Updated Air Quality Permit Fees Approved by Allegheny Co. Board …

WebThe Allegheny County Board of Health on Wednesday greenlighted increases for air quality permit fees and set the price tag for 14 new fees related to the permitting …

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GASP to ACHD: ATI Air Quality Permit Must Include Stronger …

WebGASP on Wednesday afternoon presented testimony at a public hearing in Natrona Heights held by Allegheny County Health Department to solicit comments on a …

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GASP Encourages Residents to Take Allegheny County Health …

WebHave yinz taken Allegheny County Health Department’s a community health survey yet? If not, what are you waiting for? For the uninitiated: The community health …

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Public Event Allegheny County Health Department’s Air Pollution

WebGroup Against Smog & Pollution. 1133 South Braddock Avenue, Suite 1A Edgewood, PA 15218. 412-924-0604 [email protected]

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GASP to ACHD: Revisions to Fee Schedule Necessary for Effective …

WebThe Group Against Smog and Pollution (GASP) put its thoughts on Allegheny County Health Department’s proposed revisions to its air quality permit fees …

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More H2S Exceedances in Mon Valley Beg Question: Why the …

WebIf you’ve noticed a distinctive stank in and around the Mon Valley over the past week, Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) air quality monitor data show a …

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The GASP Guide to Asbestos & the Regulations in Place to Keep …

WebExposure to airborne asbestos can cause serious health issues including asbestosis, lung cancer, mesothelioma, and pleural disease. There is no safe minimum …

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Air Quality 101: Smell Something

WebHere in Allegheny County, air quality is regulated by the Allegheny County Health Department (sometimes called ACHD for short). This means that if you live …

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EPA Proposes New Standards to Reduce Exposure to Ethylene …

WebThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) this week announced it is proposing new health protections to reduce exposure to Ethylene Oxide (EtO), including …

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Allegheny County Board of Health Approves Two Clean Air Fund

WebMembers of the Allegheny County Board of Health on Wednesday lauded the accomplishments of outgoing department director Dr. Karen Hacker, who they called “a …

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UPDATED: U.S. Steel Appeals $2.2 Million Fine for Hydrogen …

WebEditor's Note: U.S. Steel on Jan. 26 appealed this enforcement order. You can read the appeal document here.The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has …

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Allegheny County Announces First Cohort of Indoor Air Quality

WebAllegheny County on Monday announced the first cohort for its Indoor Air Quality Improvement pilot program with 20 childcare programs in environmental justice …

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What You Need to Know About Allegheny County’s Proposed …

WebReduce limits on the sulfur content of coke oven gas burned at the facility in two steps – the first when the rule becomes effective and the second occurring on Jan. 1, …

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UPDATED: Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Issues $1.8 Million Fine

WebThe Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) today announced that it has issued a penalty of $1,842,530 against the United States Steel Corporation Clairton …

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