TAGA Unit in SE Texas

Region 6 conducted atmospheric contaminant surveillance in Southeast Texas from January 27-31, 2003, using the Trace Atmospheric Gas Analyzer (TAGA) unit. The TAGA unit is a self-contained mobile laboratory capable of real-time sampling and analysis in the low parts per billion level of outdoor air or emissions from various environmental sources and concerns. In addition, the TAGA has specialized sampling equipment for measuring indoor air and at remote locations. EPA, in conjunction with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), took nighttime measurements that were collected for 12 priority volatile organic chemicals and Total Hydrocarbons. Information collected during the investigation will be used to reduce VOC emissions from local facilities and to encourage the facilities to go beyond compliance with applicable regulations and achieve substantive environmental improvements in the Beaumont/Port Arthur/Port Neches area.

Results of data collected are revealed here in the paper on results. (pdf 2.4 MB, 7 pgs)
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For additional information, you may contact:

Mark Hansen, Chief
Hazardous Waste Enforcement Branch
U.S. EPA, Region 6
Compliance Assurance and Enforcement Division
1445 Ross Avenue (6EN-H)
Dallas, TX 75202-2733

214-665-6746
hansen.mark@epa.gov

Kyndall Barry, Environmental Scientist
Toxics Enforcement Section
U.S. EPA, Region 6
Compliance Assurance and Enforcement Division
1445 Ross Avenue (6EN-AT)
Dallas, TX 75202-2733

214-665-8567
barry.kyndall@epa.gov