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rary to the recommended safe inhalation dose for carbon disulfide recently issued by EPA Air Risk independent of this situation.”
The department modeling, computer analysis based on figures released by Avtex, showed high concentrations of carbon disulfide frequently occurring in the area surrounding Front Royal, according to Charles E. Holmes, Air Toxics Program Coordinator for the DAPC. Air concentrations as high as 12 times those permitted by the state were modeled by the state department.
Following the board’s decision, Walton said he did not yet know what Avtex’s response would be. He added, however, that an appeal is permitted under state statute.
On July 1, 1988, Avtex submitted their air emissions of carbon disulfide as required under the Emergency Planning and the Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986. Avtex reported carbon disulfide emissions of 49 million pounds per year based on 1987 figures. The magnitude of the emissions drew attention from both the Environmental Protection Agency and the Virginia DAPC. In a recent emissions report released by the National Wildlife Federation, carbon disulfide emissions from Avtex comprised 38 percent of all reported emissions in 1987, placing Virginia fourth among state polluters.
Avtex was also expected in Warren County Courthouse on Tuesday, June 13 for allegedly violating a consent decree with the state Water Control Board by continuing to pollute the Shenandoah River. The Front Royal based company admitted to violations, but has argued that the pollution was a result of unforseeable breakdowns at the facility.
Library's
program
The Rappahannock County Library summer reading program, “Adventures with Paddington,” wdll begin Wednesday, June 28 at 10 a.m. at the library.
There will be no charge for these programs, which will continue on July 12, 19, and 26 and August 2, 9, and 16. All children are invited.
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