There's still plenty of unfinished business in this whole process. The federal permit that would allow the landfill to store PCBs is still pending, even after that preliminary approval three years ago. Legislators' efforts seem to have put a decision on hold, but theoretically, a final decision could come at any time.
"I think we're still in emergency response mode until the federal government says they're not going to issue the permit to allow PCBs," said Steve Carter, the former Champaign city manager who is now one of the leaders behind the aquifer effort. "I think that's still hanging over our head."
The landfill is already accepting special kinds of chemical waste permitted by the state. After the attorney general's appeal, a review of whether the landfill is doing that in compliance with zoning laws next goes to an appellate court.
DeWitt County Board member and past-WATCH president George Wissmiller said the local effort still has some concerns.
"We could be working on the Clinton Landfill situation," he said. "They are today hauling in (manufactured gas plant waste) to the Clinton Landfill. MGPs are almost as nasty, in some ways they're nastier, than PCBs."
A final decision from the EPA on the sole-source application seems most imminent. The public comment period closes in less than month, and a decision could come at any point after that.
So after the sole-source decision and some kind of resolution for the Best pcb manufacturerand MGP materials, Carter said only then might officials be able to start looking at longer-term protections.
"The protection under Illinois law for water supply in cases such as this is just not that good," Carter said.
Does anyone know what the U.S. EPA will do with the Best pcb manufacturerpermit?
"The feds have pulled back, and if you go to their website, they haven't added anything on there since 2011," Carter said. "So they're definitely in a holding pattern there."
Especially with the 3-year-old draft approval, there's no promise either way. But officials believe the momentum is on their side.
The governor's letter was a big step, Carter said.
"They would really look bad if they approve the placement of PCBs in the landfill at this point," Carter said..
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- May 20 Tue 2014 08:41
Of PCBs, a landfill and drinking water
- May 19 Mon 2014 08:46
Concerns Linger Over Malibu High Cleanup Plan
Another issue raised during public comment was that of “encapsulation” of PCBs, a process where toxic building materials are sealed off but not removed. School board members and public commentators did not understand why toxins would not be removed unless there had been previously planned renovations.
“The recommendation right now is based on the known project,” said Doug Daugherty, of Environ, speaking about the planned school renovation plans currently being appealed to the California Coastal Commission.
“We need to get it removed in a relatively effective time frame, and efficiently and cost-effectively,” Daugherty added.
That response did not satisfy Jennifer deNicola, president of Malibu Unites, a group borne out of frustration with the SMMUSD’s handling of the environmental situation.
“Really, the most effective approach is to remove the caulk, if that’s what it is,” said deNicola, who cited high costs involved in the BMP (Best Management Practices).
“We have to be vigilant to figure out and be protective of our kids,” said deNicola, who stated that if the right questions were not asked, there could be more issues down the line.
What’s the plan?
Environ presented its plan, scheduled to take place during Summer 2014, in three sections: inspection, BMP and removal and cleanup.
The plan cannot be implemented without approval and oversight by DTSC and the EPA, who hope to have it finalized by the end of May. Once the plan is published, DTSC will put it online for public comment, at envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public.
Environ is aiming to locate and target PCB-containing building materials at the school locations and then implement “Best Management Practices,” or a routine and annual cleaning schedule.
It will then establish procedures for “characterizing, removing, cleaning up, and disposing of Best pcb manufacturercontaining building materials,” according to Environ’s presentation.
Tom Cota, Branch Chief of the DTSC Schools Evaluation and Brownfields Cleanup department, described the role of the government as overseeing the process, providing direction and oversight.
He stated that he hopes the entire process of detection and cleanup at the schools can be completed over the summer of 2014.
“I know the school, I’ve never seen a busier school in my life. There’s a lot of activities that go on at that campus, so we’re going to be working with the school district and the city to coordinate those efforts,” added Cota, who said he hopes the DTSC and Environ can have a public workshop before summer vacation begins in mid-June. .
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- May 16 Fri 2014 08:51
Lightning Speed Laminates: Hybrid High-frequency Multilayer PCBs
A hybrid wholesale Multilayer PCB Design uses materials with significantly different critical properties than those associated with a traditional wholesale Multilayer PCB Design. A hybrid could use a mix of FR-4 materials with high-frequency materials, or a mix of different high-frequency materials with different dielectric constants. Hybrid construction is becoming more popular as technology evolves, but they bring with them some benefits and challenges which need to be better understood.
The reasons for using a hybrid wholesale Multilayer PCB Design typically fall into one of three categories: Cost, improved reliability, or enhanced electrical performance. High-frequency circuit materials are typically more expensive than FR-4 types. Sometimes, hybrids using a combination of these two different materials are constructed to ease cost issues. Many times, a wholesale Multilayer PCB Design will feature some circuit layers that are electrically critical and many layers that are not critical. In this case, the less expensive FR-4 material is used in the non-electrically-critical layers and the more expensive high-frequency material is used in the more critical layers.
Another reason for using hybrid multilayers is to improve reliability when one of these materials has a high CTE. Some high-frequency PTFE materials have high CTE properties and that can be a reliability concern. When an FR-4 material with a low CTE is used in conjunction with the high CTE material to make the multilayer, the composite CTE can be acceptable.
Some hybrids use materials with very different dielectric constants that are used for enhanced electrical performance. In the case of some couplers or filters, it may be advantageous to use laminates with different dielectric constant values.
The combination of FR-4 and high-frequency materials is becoming more common since there are few compatibility issues related to using FR-4 and most high-frequency circuits materials. However, there are several circuit fabrication issues which need to be understood. .
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- May 14 Wed 2014 08:47
PCB must act swiftly to tackle corruption, safeguard Pakistan’s interests, says Bari
KARACHI: While taking note of numerous changes in the Pakistan Cricket Board (Best pcb manufacturer), former board official Wasim Bari has urged the Najam Sethi-led regime to follow a policy of zero-tolerance towards corruption which has engulfed world cricket in recent years.
Regarded as one of the best wicket-keepers in the world during his playing days (1967 to 1984), Bari said on Saturday the Best pcb manufacturer needs to operate with a clear mindset for the betterment of cricket, within and outside Pakistan.
“My firm belief is that Pakistan’s cricketing interests should be safeguarded at every forum. This is one sport which is not only passionately played but followed by the masses,” Bari said in an exclusive interview with Dawn.
“Playing with the sentiments of the majority [of cricket followers] is unwarranted and unfair. Over the years Pakistan cricket has been riddled by a spate of controversies, both on and off the field.
“Administratively speaking, the board has not acted swiftly on several occasions. If those at the helm of affairs had taken prompt action in the spot-fixing saga instead of letting the ICC intervene to penalise the culprits involved, the Best pcb manufacturer would have earned a lot of plaudits from everyone.”
Bari, a former national skipper, called for transparency in the day-to-day affairs of the Best pcb manufacturer.
“This is the way to move forward. Without being prejudiced the board can function much more smoothly if they are willing to set things in right perspective. The administrators in different tiers should be honest and forthcoming when making important decisions,” he advised.
“The corrupt elements must not only be exposed but punished too, to set examples for others. If the house is in order and everyone contributing as they should, then nobody would raise a finger. This philosophy applies to every management in every other organisation.”
Bari, 66, said the Best pcb manufacturer didn’t play their cards properly regarding the plans to restructure the International Cricket Council (ICC) emerged and were caught in a Catch-22 situation.
“The restructuring of the ICC isn’t surprising to me. For long England and Australia had been in dominating position. But India’s influence as the biggest money-spinner for the ICC was decisive. Hence the ‘Big Three’ taking the steering wheel of the global body in their own hands was imminent,” Bari stressed.
“But the Best pcb manufacturer took things for granted. Instead of being in a bargaining position, the board officials had to compromise on issues relating to finances and securing bilateral series against fellow members. They didn’t get the slice of cake they were hoping for in the first place.
“When one after another those who opposed the ‘Big Three’ plans to take control of the ICC started to side with them, the Best pcb manufacturer was left with no choice but to throw in the towel to avoid the looming prospects of being completely isolated.”
Bari, while expressing his indignation at the formation of the national selection committee, said the Best pcb manufacturer had taken a step previously unheard of.
“Never in my life I had seen so many selectors in one committee, and three of them come from one city, in addition to four on the junior committee. Add to that the co-opted roles of the head coach and captain and the influence of board chairman [since he has to approve the selections] you have an army of people picking the teams,” Bari commented.
“In contrast, just look at Australia. They have only three selectors plus head coach acting as the co-opted member of the panel. [New chairman of selectors] Rod Marsh may be 66 but he’s sharp in the mind and has been a talent-spotter since retiring as a player.
“Trevor Hohns have served as a chief selector for 10 years and that’s a lot of experience and then there is Mark Waugh from the modern generation to give his inputs along with head coach Darren Lehmann. [Australian Test and ODI captain] Michael Clarke, mind you, has no part to play in the selection matters nor does [T20 skipper] George Bailey.”
Bari, who had served as chief selector on several occasions, said Mohsin Khan should have been given the opportunity to become Pakistan’s head coach instead of Moin Khan when Dav Whatmore left earlier this year.
“I thought Mohsin did fantastically well during his brief tenure. Beating England [Test cricket’s top team at the time] was a landmark feat in my view after the troubles of 2010. Mohsin’s credentials merited a second chance but Moin was given the charge for the Asia Cup and the ICC World Twenty20 despite the fact that he had no coaching experience at the international level before those events,” Bari contended.
“And then Mohsin was snubbed again when the job was advertised recently. The entire process was not the business practice followed by the board and which left a huge question mark on its transparency.”
Bari advised the Best pcb manufacturer to be consistent in their policies relating to team selections. “As regards the future selection strategy, the board should follow a policy of pick and stick instead of reacting to setbacks on the field of play. This way our resources will not be wasted,” Bari concluded.
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