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		<title><![CDATA[EPA awards $150,000 grant.(ENERGY)(US Environment Protection Agency )(Brief article)]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb3386/is_200704/ai_n25327403]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Environment Protection Agency EPA Region 5, Chicago,  III., has awarded a $150,000 grant to the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning  Commission for a cooperative project to cut emissions from public will  come from local sources.     "This multi-group collaboration will kick-start cleanup of air...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2007 23:59:59 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Tracing a toxic river to its source.]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb4692/is_200508/ai_n17576388]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Byline: Melissa Fyfe     Aug 23, 2005 (The Age - ABIX via COMTEX) -- The shoddy  environmental performance of many        industrial companies in  Yarraville has         sparked regulatory concern.  Pollution...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2005 23:59:59 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Booms]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=108282]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The article mentions that containment booms are used to control the spread of oil to reduce the possibility of polluting shorelines and other resources. Additionally, after the spill booms may be used to divert and channel oil slicks along desired paths, making them easier to remove from the surface of...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Skimmers]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=108283]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The article describes skimmer, which is a device for recovering spilled oil from the water's surface. Skimmers may be self-propelled, used from shore, or operated from vessels. The efficiency of skimmers is highly dependent upon conditions at sea. In moderately rough or choppy water, skimmers tend to recover more water...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
		<category domain="http://resources.bnet.com/topic/water.html"><![CDATA[Water]]></category>
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		<title><![CDATA[Data on Facilities That Handle Below a Certain Threshold of Oil]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=108320]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This document presents information the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA has acquired that may be relevant in assessing whether alternate regulatory requirements would be appropriate for facilities subject to the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure SPCC rule (40 CFR part 112) that handle oil below a certain threshold amount ("certain...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2004 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
		<category domain="http://resources.bnet.com/topic/u.s.+environmental+protection+agency.html"><![CDATA[U.S. Environmental Protection Agency]]></category>
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		<title><![CDATA[New EPA policy promotes EMS.(Environment Protection Agency)(environmental management systems)]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb5574/is_200407/ai_n23524050]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[On April 12, 2004, EPA issued its latest policy statement on  environmental management systems EMS. The document, entitled Strategy  for Determining the Role of Environmental Management Systems in  Regulatory Programs, restates the agency's firm belief that EMS  potentially improve environmental results and enhance compliance. The ...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2004 23:59:59 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Petroleum Recycling]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=108538]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The paper describes Recycling which is the recovery for reuse of materials and energy from wastes that are usually destined for disposal. Recyclable oils can be obtained from a variety of sources, including automotive garages, service stations, truck and taxi fleets, military installations, individuals, manufacturing facilities, and wastewater treatment plants....]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2004 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
		<category domain="http://resources.bnet.com/topic/petroleum.html"><![CDATA[Petroleum]]></category>
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		<title><![CDATA[Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=108540]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The paper states that the main requirement of facilities subject to the regulation is the preparation and implementation of a Plan to prevent any discharge of oil into waters of the United States. Such a Plan is referred to as a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure SPCC Plan. This plan...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2004 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[On-Scene Coordinators]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=108232]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The On-Scene Coordinator OSC is the federal official responsible for monitoring or directing responses to all oil spills and hazardous substance releases reported to the federal government. The OSC coordinates all federal efforts with, and provides support and information to, local, state and regional response communities. The OSC is an...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2004 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
		<category domain="http://resources.bnet.com/topic/u.s.+environmental+protection+agency.html"><![CDATA[U.S. Environmental Protection Agency]]></category>
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		<title><![CDATA[Oil Spill Training]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=108272]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Oil spill training is an important element in EPA's oil spill prevention and preparedness efforts. Studies indicate that a significant number of oil spills at fixed facilities are caused by operator error, such as failing to close valves or overfilling tanks during transfer operations. Because operator error is more likely...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Threats From Oil Spills]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=108273]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This article provides a short note on the dangers of spilled oil that poses serious threats to fresh water and marine environments. It affects surface resources and a wide range of subsurface organisms that are linked in a complex food chain that includes human food resources. Spilled oil can harm...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Spill Location]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=108275]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The article mentions how different factors affect the ability to contain and clean up an oil spill. Issues concerning geographic isolation, weather conditions, body of water, and type of shoreline are all considered when creating a spill site scenario. The remote location of an oil spill can present many logistical...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Petroleum Oils]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=108276]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The article states that petroleum-based oil describes a broad range of natural hydrocarbon-based substances and refined petroleum products, each having a different chemical composition. As a result, each type of crude oil and refined product has distinct physical properties that affect the way oil spreads and breaks down, the hazard...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
		<category domain="http://resources.bnet.com/topic/petroleum.html"><![CDATA[Petroleum]]></category>
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		<title><![CDATA[Response Techniques]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=108279]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The article mentions about the number of advanced response mechanisms are available for controlling oil spills and minimizing their impacts on human health and the environment. The key to effectively combating spills is careful selection and proper use of the equipment and materials best suited to the type of oil...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
		<category domain="http://resources.bnet.com/topic/technique.html"><![CDATA[Technique]]></category>
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		<title><![CDATA[Dispersing Agents]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=108286]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This article mentions that dispersing agents, also called dispersants, are chemicals that contain surfactants and or solvent compounds that act to break petroleum oil into small droplets. In an oil spill, these droplets disperse into the water column where they are subjected to natural processes, such as waves and currents...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Biological Agents]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=108287]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The article mentions that biological agents are chemicals or organisms that increase the rate at which natural biodegradation occurs. Biodegradation of oil is a natural process that slowly - sometimes over the course of several years - removes oil from the aquatic environment. However, rapid removal of spilled oil from...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
		<category domain="http://resources.bnet.com/topic/agent.html"><![CDATA[Agent]]></category>
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		<title><![CDATA[Impacts on Species]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=108290]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This article mentions that where an organism spends most of its time--in open water, near coastal areas, or on the shoreline--will determine the effects an oil spill is likely to have on that organism. The article also states that spilled oil and certain cleanup operations can threaten different types of...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
		<category domain="http://resources.bnet.com/topic/habitat.html"><![CDATA[Habitat]]></category>
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		<title><![CDATA[Oil Spill Response Management]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=108352]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The paper mentions that as the federal governments lead agency in responding to oil spills in inland waters, EPA is responsible for monitoring and, if necessary, directing spill response efforts. Under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, EPA is required to direct the response in cases where the spill "is...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
		<category domain="http://resources.bnet.com/topic/spill.html"><![CDATA[Spill]]></category>
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		<title><![CDATA[Employee Communication Tips]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=66133]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Effective employee communication campaigns can  help instill and reinforce pride in a company,  increase morale, improve job satisfaction and  increase productivity. Employees also  may become effective third party advocates for  the company as they discuss their activities  with outside parties. This article introduces ...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
		<category domain="http://resources.bnet.com/topic/employee+communication.html"><![CDATA[Employee Communication]]></category>
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		<title><![CDATA[The U.S. EPA's Oil Program Center Report]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=108322]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The goal of the EPA Oil Program Center Update is to inform about Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Rule Deadline Extension .It also mentions about EPA's Region 9 Oil Program has been actively providing outreach and education on the revised SPCC Rule to state and local governments and the regulated...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
		<category domain="http://resources.bnet.com/topic/u.s.+environmental+protection+agency.html"><![CDATA[U.S. Environmental Protection Agency]]></category>
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