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Reports that the United States Environmental Protection Agency has extended the deadline of independently-owned small gas stations to comply with safety regulations for underground storage tanks. Slated deadline for compliance; Estimated number of substandard tanks that have closed since 1988; Details regarding the prioritization of the EPA under its underground storage safety initiative.

Reports on the opposition of professionals to the proposal of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to list research and development facilities (RDF) as sources of hazardous air pollution. Lack of evidence on the emission of significant volumes of pollutants; Refusal of the RDF to be regulated by the EPA.

Focuses on a software program created by the United States Environmental Protection Agency to help grant applicants draft more competitive proposals. Presentation of grant forms and procedures in an interactive format; Availability of the program on the Internet; Contact information.

Reports on the meeting of 160 global warming delegates in Buenos Aires, Argentina to finalize pollution control rules by year 2000. Accountability of countries exceeding emission levels; Penalties for failure to comply.

Focuses on the United States Environmental Protection Agency's decision not to post information on worst case scenarios on the Internet. Concern of experts on the national security; Requirement for the risk management programs of facilities.

Reports that the California Air Resources' (CARB) move to crack down on emissions from sport utility vehicles (SUV) could influence the United States Environmental Protection Agency's next round of clean-air proposals. Reduction of the SUV emissions to passenger car levels; Reaction of the automobile industry to the CARB plan.

Reports that the availability of a modernized version of United States Environmental Protection Agency's water quality database system. Contents of the STORET system.

Presents information on the United States Environment Protection Agency's (EPA) Compliance Assurance Program which is expected to save automobile manufacturers million of dollars and reduce paperwork. Details on the program; Objectives of the program; Information on a process proposed by EPA for certifying air pollution emission standards for cars and trucks.

Reports on a new regulation that allows the pharmaceuticals production industry in the United States to use a flexible approach to air pollution permitting. Aim to reduce methylene chloride and other air toxics by about 24,000 tons a year; Provision of pre-approved permit options to facilities; Contact information.

Reports that national security and industrial safety concerns are hounding the United States Environmental Protection Agency's proposal to put information about facilities' worst-case incident scenarios on the Internet. Requirement of the Clean Air Act for facilities to prepare a worst-case scenario risk management plan; Agency's reconsideration of the proposal.

Reports on the launch of a Transportation Air Quality Center by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which is aimed at reducing air pollution. Objectives of the EPA; Role of the launch of the center; Examples of alternative programs launched by the EPA.

Reports that the automobile industry is opposing the budget proposed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) which would implement the provisions of the Kyoto Protocol, a treaty on global warming. Objectives of the protocol; Indication that the treaty has not yet been approved in the United States; Comments from Carol Browner, EPA administrator.

Reports that a United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) study which declared secondhand smoke responsible for cancer deaths in non-smokers has been voided by a federal judge. Details on the tobacco industry reaction to the study; Health risks associated with secondhand smoking; Comments from Carol Browner, EPA Administrator.

States that according to an updated report, the recycling rates in the United States reached 27 percent in 1996. Contributing factors to the increase; What municipal solid waste totaled in 1996; Recycling rates for other products; Name of the report.

Focuses on the request by the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Research and Development for the submission of grant applications for the establishment of five Airborne Particulate Matter Research Centers. Institutions which the request were made to; Amount of money which agency plans to spend on the centers; Closing date for applications.

Focuses on the federal investigations against American Honda Motor Company Inc., Ford Motor Company and Mack Trucks Inc., which claim that the companies deliberately altered pollution-control devices. Amount of money which the companies paid in settlements of charges of violations against the Clean Air Act; Description of the charges.

States that according to the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), there has been a decrease in the total industry releases of toxic chemicals in 1996. Estimated percent the total releases have declined by since the industry started reporting releases in 1988; Requirements of the TRI program; Pounds of waste on-site produced and treated by Chevron Richmond Refinery in California.

States that a series of reports by the inspector general of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) discovered the inability of federal and state officials to enforce clean air and water laws. Findings of the agency's independent auditing office; Inefficiency of the federal authorities in Idaho and Alaska; We site address at which the reports can be obtained.

States that a rule by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has added four wastes from the petroleum refining industry to its hazardous waste list. Requirement of the rule which was issued under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act; Identification of the four wastes; Information on the finalization by the EPA of land disposal treatment standards for the four additional hazardous wastes; How to obtain more information on the rule.

States that according to a United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report, the US waters are too polluted and therefore not acceptable for fishing nor swimming. Requirements of the Clean Water Act; What the report revealed; Availability of the report.

Reports that a study conducted by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the impact of sulfur in gasoline has received praise from the automobile industry. Requirements of the Clean Air Act; Statement from representatives of the American Automobile Manufacturers Association and the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers; Availability of the EPA staff paper on sulfur in gasoline.

Reports that the resource Conservation and Recovery Act's (RCRA) regulated list has two kinds of hazardous wastes added to it due to a rule. Details on the waste categories of the RCRA; Availability of the rule.

Reports that a small-scale bill called Superfund Lite has received opposition from industry organizations in the United States. Details on a letter the organizations sent to Congress; Signatories who opposed the bill; Other measures opposed by the organizations.

Focuses on two amendments proposed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to the Risk Management Planning Rule, to clarify what industry can claim as `confidential business information' in risk management plans. Contents of the amendments; Example of how the amendments work; Web site address where the amendments can be found.

States that the United States Environmental Protection Agency, released environmental performance statistics for 653 facilities in five industrial sectors. Launching of the Sector Facility Indexing Project; Contents of the information on the Internet; Comments from Barry Polsky of the American Forest and Paper Association.

Focuses on the preparation of a `worst-case scenario' risk management plan in accordance with the Clean Air Act, by approximately 66,000 facilities in the United States by June 21, 1999. Type of facilities which must prepare the scenario; Contact for further information; Need for `beta testers' by the US Environmental Agency to check its electronic submission system.

Reports on the expansion of the community rights-to-know program, by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, for the collection of and dissemination of public health data. Focus of the program; Rules under the expansion of the program; Contact for further information.

Focuses on the computer software program `Building for Economic and Environmental Sustainability,' developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Where the program can be purchased; Objective of the program; Web site address to order the program.

Provides information on the United States Environmental Protection Agency's reinvention program highlighting the ways industry has benefited from the agency's efforts. Contents of the report; Information on the reduction in the agency regulatory burden; Contact information included for the report.

Focuses on a letter sent to United States President Bill Clinton by ten governors, who objected to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed regional plan to reduce the air pollution which causes smog. Listing of the state the governors represent; Information on the agency's proposal; Comments from EPA spokesman, David Ryan.

Reports on the negative comments made by the food industry regarding the United States Environmental Protection Agency draft brochure on pesticides found in food. Comments from Sarah Delea of the United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association; Information on the description of pesticides in the brochure.

Presents the results of a study conducted by the Environmental Working Group which revealed that the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules are allowing fertilizer manufacturers to use toxic waste as a raw material for fertilizer. Support of this practice by a fertilizer manufacturer; Views of the EPA on this report.

States that all coal-fired power plants are being required to collect and report data about their mercury emissions in a release by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Reason for this proposal; Contact information included.

Reports that a four-year moratorium could be imposed on the United States Environmental Protection Agency air-quality standards for ozone and particular matter, due to a bill introduced in Congress. Information on the standards; Comments from Republican Ron Klink, D-Pa., who introduced the bill; Views on how the EPA is implementing the air standards.

Presents information on a policy from the United States Environmental Protection Agency, designed to reduce Superfund costs for municipal co-disposal sites receiving hazardous waste from industries and municipalities. Information on the policy; Description of municipal co-disposal sites; Contact point for more information.

Reports that according to a report released by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, mercury poses a greater health risk compared to other toxic air emissions from utilities. Where mercury emissions come from; Analysis of other toxic air pollutants; Comments from Linda Schoumacher of the Edison Electric Institute; Contact information for the report.

Reports that a plan to move forward with the regulation of large livestock farms was proposed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Impact of these facilities on public health; Information on the plan; Comments from Mark Jenner, an economist at the American Farm Bureau; Contact information for copies of the draft strategy.

Reports a general permit authorizing the discharge of storm water from construction activity that affect several acres, was reissued by seven of the United States Environmental Protection Agency's 10 regions. Objective of the permit; Reference to the Baseline Construction General Permit; Changes in the permit; Regions which the permit applies to; Contact point for information on the permit.

Looks at some of the proposed changes to be made to the Superfund, while highlighting the report entitled `Superfund Reforms Annual Report.' Who was responsible for releasing the report; Stipulations of the Superfund program; Availability of the report.

Presents information on the budget proposed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the 1999 fiscal year, which is expected to increase funds which will be used to alleviate problems associated with global warming. Comparison of the proposed budget to that of the 1998 budget; Inclusions of the EPA budget; Average amount of money being spent by the EPA to implement clean-air standards.

Presents information on the launch of a voluntary program which permits pesticide registrants to certify for themselves that studies which they conducted met Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations. Effects of the program on the registration process; Inclusions of the program; How persons can get involved in the program.

Presents information on a voluntary clean-up agreement launched between the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and ASARCO Incorporated, in an effort to addressing environmental problems. What the agreement entails; Objectives of the agreement; Views of ASARCO officials on the agreement.

Focuses on the formation of the Alliance for Constructive Air Policy, to find alternatives to the Environmental Protection Agency's approach to reducing ozone smog pollution. Composition of the alliance; Objectives of the alliance; Reference to proposals made to policy makers; Details on some of the expectations for the reduction of emissions by at least 55 percent.

Focuses on a cautions issued by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to facilities, regarding the safe storage of ammonium nitrate. Conditions under which the chemical should be stored; Reference to incidents which can occur when ammonium is stored inappropriately.

Presents information on the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) page on the World Wide Web, which highlights over 100 pollution prevention success stories. Details on the voluntary 33/50 Program; How the stories are categorized on the Web site; Contact information.

Reports that the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Sector Facility Indexing Project, was criticised by several industries. Purpose of the project; Requirements of the project; Questions the accuracy of the project's database; Contact information on the project.

Reports on an agreement between the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and eight Northeastern states, which calls for the agency to clean up the air pollution in the area. Identification of the states; Requirements of the court petition filed in August 1997; Comments from Harold Miller of the Southern Pennsylvania Growth Alliance.

Presents a report on the amount of mercury emissions emitted by industries in the United States, which was released to Congress by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Estimated tons of mercury sent into the air in 1995; Factors which contributed to the mercury emissions; Basis of the report; Contact information.

Reports that the debate on the United States Department of Agriculture's proposed national standards on organic food, was joined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Details on the controversial provision which is regulated by the EPA; EPA's and the Organic Trade Association's policy on sludge.

States that in Michigan, Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 in affiliation with Michigan Association of Metal Finishers (MAMF) launched a pilot project. Aims of project; Comments from Mary Ann Krupka, executive secretary of MAMF; Contact for more information.