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Main Title Success of EPA's stratospheric ozone engineering research. {microfiche} / by William J. Rhodes and Paul S. Shapiro.
Author Rhodes, William J. ; Shapiro., P. S.
CORP Author Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. Air and Energy Engineering Research Lab.
Publisher US Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, Air and Energy Engineering Research Laboratory,
Year Published 1990
Report Number EPA/600/D-90/084
Stock Number PB90-246265
Additional Subjects Air pollution abatement ; Chlorohydrocarbons ; Stratospheric ; Greenhouse effect ; Industries ; Developing countries ; Earth atmosphere ; Fire protection ; Solvents ; Refrigerants ; Foam ; Aerosols ; Reprints ; Freons ; Halons ; Environmental chemical substitutes ; Ozone layer ; Waste recycling ; Technology transfer ; Pollution regulations ; Interagency cooperation ; Global aspects
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NTIS  PB90-246265 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
Abstract
The paper summarizes recent successes in, as well as work in progress (with the cooperation of industry) on, EPA's stratospheric ozone engineering research. The Montreal Protocol and U.S. regulations implementing the Protocol necessitate that engineering solutions be found and implemented to avoid the use of certain chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and halons. CFCs and halons are used for solvents, refrigerants, aerosol propellants, foams, and fire protection. Nearly all EPA activities in this program involve pollution prevention as the first alternative. This includes alternative processes, alternative chemicals, alternative means of accomplishing the desired service, and recycling. Industry cooperation is needed in order to take advantage of industry's expertise, to get industry to buy into the solution, to conserve valuable time and resources, and to implement results rapidly. Since the problem will be solved only through international efforts, the U.S. is also placing high priority on technical assistance to developing countries.