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RE: Radioactivity from burning coal
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- Subject: RE: Radioactivity from burning coal
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- Date: Thu, 06 Oct 1994 12:20:00 -0400 (EDT)
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Regarding release of radionuclides to the air pathway from coal
burning:
EPA examined the need to regulate coal fired boilers with a
Radionuclide NESHAP, back when the rules were originally
promulgated in the late 80's. It was determined that the
emissions control devices already required for these sources,
controlled emissions to the degree that the 10mrem/yr standard
would be met, therefore, EPA declined to regulate this source.
Shelly Rosenblum
Office of Radiation and Indoor Air
EPA / Region 9