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Friday, February 25, 2011

Air News Release (HQ): EPA to Hold Public Hearing on Air Quality Standards for Carbon Monoxide

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 25, 2011

 

EPA to Hold Public Hearing on Air Quality Standards for Carbon Monoxide

 

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a public hearing Feb. 28 on the agency’s proposal to retain the nation’s air quality standards for carbon monoxide (CO) and to take steps to gather additional data through more focused monitoring. The science shows that the current standards will protect people, especially those susceptible to health problems associated with breathing CO from the outdoor air. CO can cause harmful health effects by reducing oxygen delivery to the body’s organs (such as the heart and brain) and tissues. At extremely high levels, CO can cause death.

 

WHAT:              Public hearing on proposed carbon monoxide standards

 

WHEN:              Monday, Feb. 28, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST

 

WHERE:            EPA’s Potomac Yard Conference Center

                   First Floor Conference Center South (S-1204-06)

                   2777 Crystal Dr.

                   Arlington, Va.

 

The public may register in person on the day of the hearing. EPA also will accept written comments on the proposed standards until April 12, 2011.

 

More information and instructions for submitting written comments: http://www.epa.gov/airquality/carbonmonoxide

 

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