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Opportunity to Protect Public Health

Opportunity to Protect Public Health. We know the Problem We have the Science We know the Sources We have the Solutions. The Problem Pollutant - H 2 S. “Rotten Egg” Smell Not only a nuisance, but H 2 S has known health effects Eye pain and irritation Wheezing and coughing

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Opportunity to Protect Public Health

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  1. Opportunity to Protect Public Health • We know the Problem • We have the Science • We know the Sources • We have the Solutions

  2. The Problem Pollutant - H2S • “Rotten Egg” Smell • Not only a nuisance, but H2S has known health effects • Eye pain and irritation • Wheezing and coughing • Exacerbates asthma

  3. The Science 56 ug/m3 1-hr; 33 ug/m3 24-hr • Scientific Advisory Board • Reflect the most current scientific knowledge available • Open, Credible, Well-Publicized Process • Industry had every opportunity to participate • NC Division of Public Health • analysis supports SAB recommendations

  4. The Sources • Industrial H2S emission • Large radius of exposure • PCS + Weyerhaeuser • More than 50,000 people at risk of eye pain • More than 8,000 asthmatics • Other sources of H2S

  5. The Solutions • Technologies readily available to protect public health, economically • Other states already have tighter standards

  6. Recommendations • This committee has an opportunity and responsibility to protect the health of NC citizens • Accept science-based recommendations from two state agencies • Pass the proposed standard today or at March meeting

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