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Comments on Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category - 09-20-2013 (Sign On Letter 1)
Attention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2009-0819
Comments on Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category
The undersigned organizations appreciate the opportunity to comment on EPA’s proposed Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category. Our organizations urge EPA to select Option 5 for the final rule. Option 5 would eliminate almost all toxic discharges from power plants, reducing pollution by more than 5 billion pounds a year. Strong rules are urgently needed because
Closing the Floodgates
Coal-fired power plants are the largest source of toxic water pollution in the United States, dumping billions of pounds of pollution into America’s rivers, lakes, and streams each year. These pollutants, including lead and mercury, are dangerous to humans and wreak havoc in our watersheds even in very small amounts. It’s time for power plants to stop using our rivers, lakes and streams as open sewers to dump their waste!
Green Scene - Newport Licensed Event Recycling 101
Recycling is now mandatory at all Newport licensed special events. From Neighborhood parties to huge festivals, we've got you covered.
Download our guide to Newport Licensed Event Recycling.
Green Scene - Working with Vendors
As an event manager you are in a unique position to control the sustainability of your event. By keeping sustainability at the forefront and working directly with your event vendors you can ensure that your event is a Green Scene.
Learn more in our guide - Working with Vendors.
Green Scene - Plastic Bottles
Only 40% of plastic drink beverage bottles are recycled.
Learn more about how you can reduce (or even elininate!) the amount of plastic bottles at your next event.
Download our Plastic Bottles Guide.