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Allegheny County Health Department Commits to Clear Permit Backlog After EPA Scrutiny
Title V of the Clean Air Act requires that each major source of air pollution (as well as certain minor sources) have an operating permit...
Sep 11, 20182 min read
EPA Finds Room for Improvement With Allegheny County’s Title V Operating Permit Program
GASP has blogged about the backlog of Title V Operating Permits at the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) from time to time over...
Aug 21, 20183 min read
U.S. Steel’s Appeals Clairton Coke Enforcement Order; Latest Skirmish in Decades-Long Fight
On June 28, 2018, the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) fined U.S. Steel approximately $1.1 million for multiple violations of...
Aug 16, 20182 min read
Petition: Don’t Spend Air Quality Funds on Office Renovation
Editor's Note: The petition period is now closed. Thank you to all who signed. Allegheny County’s air quality is among the worst in the...
Aug 1, 20181 min read
GASP, Clean Air Council Sue Allegheny Co. Over Illegal Use of Clean Air & Title V Funds
Contact: Rachel Filippini Executive Director, Group Against Smog and Pollution (GASP) 412-924-0604 x201 rachel@gasp-pgh.org Katie Edwards...
Jul 10, 20183 min read
DEP Doublespeak Allows Central PA Power Plant Operator to Avoid Reasonably Available Control Tech
The Clean Air Act authorizes the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to set National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for...
May 16, 20183 min read
GASP Urges Health Dept. to Not Squander Clean Air Funds on Building Renovation
Comments delivered to the Allegheny County Board of Health on May 2, 2018 Good afternoon. My name is Rachel Filippini. I am the Executive...
May 2, 20182 min read
Revised General Permits for Natural Gas Production Facilities Available for Public Comment
In February 2017, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) published revisions to “GP-5,” its existing general...
Apr 20, 20184 min read
Backlogged Permit Problem Remains in Southwestern PA
In September 2016 we blogged about the backlogs of applications for new and renewed operating permits for major sources of air pollution...
Mar 26, 20187 min read
New Year, New Air Quality Partners!
Over the next few months, GASP will be spending a lot of time at the Frick Environmental Center, and we’d love for you to join us! We’re...
Feb 1, 20182 min read
Legal Watchdogging Leads to Two Air Quality Victories
In July 2017 we blogged about the notice of intent to sue for violations of the Clean Air Act that GASP sent to Armstrong Cement &...
Jan 22, 20182 min read
Public Hearing and Petition Concerning Draft Permit for Steel Plant in Brackenridge
Please attend the public hearing regarding the proposed issuance of the draft Title V Operating Permit for ATI/Allegheny Ludlum and let...
Dec 11, 20172 min read
Organizations Team Up to Reduce Vehicle Idling at Local Child Care Centers
The Group Against Smog and Pollution (GASP), the Pittsburgh Association for the Education of Young Children (PAEYC), and Tender Care...
Nov 27, 20172 min read
Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Proposes to Allow Additional 2K Tons per Year of Air Pollution from ATI
Allegheny County Health Department Proposes to Allow More Air Pollution from Steel Plant After Department Failed to Issue Operating...
Nov 16, 20175 min read
2018 GASP Board Ballot
These are the 2018 nominees for reelection to the GASP Board. Only dues-paying GASP members are permitted to vote. Please follow these...
Nov 7, 20171 min read
GASP Files Notice of Intent to Sue Harsco Metals
On Oct. 18, 2017, GASP sent a letter to Harsco Metals to provide notice that GASP intends to file a citizen suit against Harsco, based on...
Nov 1, 20172 min read
Hydrogen Sulfide Limits Repeatedly Violated in Mon Valley
Comments made to the Allegheny County Board of Health by Sue Seppi, Sep. 13, 2017 Waking up in the morning or the middle of the night to...
Sep 21, 20172 min read
Calling All Athletes!
Whether it be walking the dog or climbing mountains, shooting basketball or biking all terrains, GASP considers you an athlete. We are...
Sep 12, 20172 min read
Governor Wolf Called Upon to Finalize Methane Controls and Oppose Budget that Sacrifices Air Quality
Read PDF Press Release #pressrelease #TomWolf
Aug 30, 20171 min read
Improvements Needed for Southwestern PA Air Monitoring
In Southwestern Pennsylvania, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) each operate...
Aug 16, 20173 min read
GASP Files Notice of Intent to Sue Armstrong Cement for Air Quality Permit Violations
For Immediate Release: July 18, 2017 Contacts: John Baillie, Senior Attorney, GASP, 412-924-0604 ext. 201, john@gasp-pgh.org GASP Files...
Jul 19, 20172 min read
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