One would direct the Maine DEP to find the best ways to monitor and control tank odors and pollution, and the other would ensure the cleanup and removal of closed oil terminals.
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Maine DEP may seek better ways to measure, control oil tank emissions
A bill would direct the Department of Environmental Protection to find the best way to measure and control odors and other air pollution from petroleum storage tanks.
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Trump dialing back plan to gut Obama’s auto mileage rules
The plan originally proposed capping mileage and tailpipe gas emission requirements after the 2020 model year.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Air pollution cannot be ignored out of existence
Declining air quality has been linked to thousands of deaths, but the Trump administration says it’s not a problem.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Reducing emissions from transportation is a long, difficult road for Maine
A preference for pickups, paltry spending on public transit options and slow adoption of electric vehicles create significant obstacles for the state’s ambitious goals.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Bill would direct DEP to evaluate air emissions from tank farms in Maine
The proposal by Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, would require the agency to investigate the best ways to monitor and control emissions and odors from petroleum storage tanks.
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Early findings prompt DEP to study South Portland’s air quality more closely
Maine’s environmental agency plans a first-of-its-kind community air monitoring program to identify point-in-time pollution sources.
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Commentary: Maine delegation should push to protect children, families from ‘forever chemicals’
Sens. Collins and King and Rep. Golden are uniquely situated to ensure that Congress approves vital PFAS reforms.
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EPA rejects South Portland’s arguments, sticks with original penalties against tank farm owner
The federal agency says city officials knew about its testing and enforcement actions long before it filed a lawsuit against Global Partners LP in March.
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New England had fewer unhealthy air quality days in 2019
Mainers have experienced only 1 day with unhealthy ozone concentrations this year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says.