EXH1150043247

PCHBPollution Control Hearings Board of the State of Washington

United States Office of Water (4303) EPA 821-R-00-001 Environmental Protection Washington, DC 20460 January 2000 Agency &EPA PreliminaryData Summary AirportDeicing Operations _,-¢7 1150 AR 043247 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND DISCLAIMER The Agency would like to acknowledge the contributions of Shari Barash, James Covington III, and Charles Tamulonis to the development of this Preliminary Data Summary. In addition, EPA acknowledges the contribution of Eastern Research Group, Inc. under Contracts 68-C5-0033 and 68-C6-0022. This report on deicing fluids does not set forth any regulatory requirements under the Clean Water Act. It is intended solely as a presentation of information of which EPA is currently aware concerning the use of deicing fluids at airports. Thus, it does not impose any requirements on any party, including EPA, states, permitting authorities, POTWs, or the regulated community. This report was prepared using information from the following sources: review of selected literature, reports, and advisories; meetings with several interested parties; personal visitation with several persons and airport personnel; the experience of the authors; and other information solicited from stakeholders. References made in this document to any specific method, product or process, vendor, or corporation do not constitute or imply an endorsement, recommendation, or warranty by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The Agency does not assume any legal liability or responsibility for any third party's use of, or the results of such use of, any information discussed in this report, or represents that its use by such a third party would not infringe on privately owned rights. AR 043248 TABLE…
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