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OSHA MAY RELEASE AIR SAMPLING DATA

OSHA is seeking information about objections to the public release of air sampling data taken from 1979 - June 1, 2005.  OSHA has been sued under the Freedom of Information Act to disclose all air sampling data taken by OSHA compliance officers during on site visits during that period.  Information requested includes the facility name and address, identity of substances in the sample, sample type, and results.  For more details see the April 21, 2006 Federal Register:  http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/06-3795.pdf

EPA Issues guidance on PCB Cleanup 

EPA has published guidance regarding the cleanup and disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls under the Toxic Substances Control Act . The document, entitled "Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Site Revitalization Guidance Under the Toxic Substances Control Act,"  focuses on the management of waste generated as the result of PCB spills and associated cleanups.  The guidance can be found in the April 4 Federal Register (64 FR 16703) or on the Web at http://www.epa.gov/pcb under "Interpretive Guidance."