What can be done to limit the amount of air pollution that enters the atmosphere from activities at Harvard?
• Ensure that covers and lids are kept closed on all containers holding volatile chemicals and wastes when not removing from, or adding to, containers in use in the laboratory and for maintenance activities; • Operate and maintain equipment per maunfacturer’s recommendations • Precautionary measures can be taken during demolition, construction, or repair of property or equipment to minimize the amount of airborne particulate matter or other air pollutants from being generated; • Effective non-toxic or low-VOC substitutes may be available to replace toxic or high VOC-content materials (i.e., paints, solvents, and inks); • Combustion equipment can be converted from the use of oils to the use of less polluting fuel, e.g. natural gas. • Use of public transportation such as the MBTA subway, trains, or buses and Harvard University Shuttle Services. When is an air quality permit required and what are the types of permits that may apply to activities at Harvard? Permits are required by the DEP
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