EPA Renews Arsenic Emission Reports for Glass Manufacturers
Published Date: 2/28/2025
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The EPA is asking to keep collecting info from glass factories about arsenic emissions to keep the air safe. This affects glass manufacturers who must keep tracking their emissions, with no big changes or extra costs expected. The current approval lasts until early 2025, and the EPA is giving the public a little more time to share their thoughts.
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