Pod Technologies: Update: 09/2008
Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) Update
Power Engineering reports that legislators are attempting to compromise on how to regulate emissions from power plans following a federal appeals court's decision to vacate the Clear Air Interstate Rule (CAIR). The White House, which considers the rule the signature air-quality accomplishment of the Bush administration, has asked Congress to restore the entire program.
Congress debates repairing CAIR. Power Engineering, 09/15/2008
9/15/2008
New Book about Smog in Los Angeles
"The smog beast wafted into downtown Los Angeles on July 26, 1943. Nobody knew what it was. Secretaries rubbed their eyes. Traffic cops seemed to disappear in the mysterious haze. Were Japanese saboteurs responsible, a reckless factory? The truth was much worse—it came from within, from Southern California’s burgeoning car-addicted, suburban lifestyle." - Smogtown
Los Angeles writers Chip Jacobs and William Kelly chronicle the efforts of city and state officials, governing boards, scientists, and citizen groups to rid L.A. of smog.
Smogtown: The Lung-Burning History of Pollution in Los Angeles.
9/14/2008
SCAQMD Boiler, Steam Generator, and Process Heater Regulations
On September 05, 2008, South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) amended the following rules:
- Rule 1146—Emissions of Oxides of Nitrogen from Industrial, Institutional, and Commercial Boilers, Steam Generators, and Process Heaters
- Rule 1146.1—Emissions of Oxides of Nitrogen from Small Industrial, Institutional, and Commercial Boilers, Steam Generators, and Process Heaters
The ammended rules reduce the allowable emission limits of nitrogen oxides (NOx) to boilers and similar combustion units. The rules also introduce a portable emissions analyzer test method for periodic monitoring of affected sources. For more information, see SCAQMD Rule 1146 & 1146.1 Support 
9/06/2008
